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Synopsis

Over 35 timeless open-top designs

- An outstanding marque-by-marque guide to some of the most well-known and well-regarded classic convertible cars

- Over 100 stunning colour photographs illustrate classic designs, such as the Alfa Romeo Spider, Jaguar E-type, Ford Thunderbird and MGB

- Fascinating text and useful specification boxes provide concise and detailed information on each car

- Special features include topics such as the development of the soft top, classic replicas, and classic cars for the future.

From the timeless designs of the early models to the stunning examples of the present day, convertibles are amongst the most popular and desirable of cars. Some of the finest marqeus are included in this superb book: the Ford Thunderbird that helped to create the popular appeal of the soft top car, the unforgettable Austin-Healey 3000, the classic Porsche 356 Speedster, the popular Mazda MX-5 and the exclusive Mercedes-Benz 300SL. Special features focus on topics such as the history of the convertible, specialist cars, the well-known Triumph TR series and the exciting classic cars of the future.

Outstanding colour photographs and lively text introduce each car, and there are specification boxes throughout to provide detailed information. This attractive guide celebrates some of the best-loved and best-known convertible cars and will appeal to classic car enthusiasts everywhere.

About the Author

Chris Rees is a well-known motoring journalist and a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. He has contributed to many international publications, including Classic Cars, Classic & Sportscar, Your Classic, Autocar, Car and Auto Express. He also has a number of book titles to his credit, including British Specialist Cars, the Complete Mini, Caterham Seven, Classic Car Buyer's Guide, Classic Kit Cars and BMW M Series. He is the author of Dream Wheels published by Southwater.