The Big Encyclopedia. Cars

One can talk endlessly about cars, as today they have transformed from an ordinary means of transportation into a certain status symbol for their owners. Often, it's not just a vehicle but a true work of art that one wants... to admire and appreciate. The creation of a modern car involves the labor of not only designers and engineers but also entire teams of designers, stylists, and even artists. Its appearance now embodies elegance and brutality, grace and charm, and of course, power and speed. This publication will introduce the reader to both classic and rare car models and their inventors, the history of improvement in global and domestic automotive industries, and the revival of elitist automotive manufacturing traditions. The book not only describes but also vividly illustrates the automobile collection of planetary-scale stars, monarchs of renowned dynasties, famous businessmen, as well as representatives of other social strata from different countries around the world.