World-class cars are the objects of desire for a special breed of automobile enthusiast, collectors who are as passionate about their cars as others may be about paintings, stamps, or watches. In this thrilling tour of 11 of the greatest private automobile collections in the world, readers are given access to an amazing realm that is rarely open to the public. Wheels: A Passion for Collecting Cars celebrates these incredible collections along with the fanatical car lovers who have amassed...
Intended for classic car enthusiasts, this oversize volume (10.25x12.25") displays automobiles from 11 private car collections, and tells the story of each collector. One collection consists entirely of postwar "bubble" cars, another just of motorcycles, and many include rare custom models. Novelist Clive Cussler is one of the collectors showcased. The book is made up of large color photographs accompanied by text. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR