|  | The Dream Car Edition July 2011 |
| Dear ASD, Who hasn't dreamed of driving a classic European sports car? No one could be more debonair than James Bond in his silver Aston Martin. And a bright red Jaguar, polished to perfection, exudes feelings of the good life. These new titles chronicle the history of some of the most exciting sports cars ever. Read them. And dream. Then drive over to our Facebook page and tell us about your dream sports car. We all have one. |
Celebrating 50 Years
|  If ever there was a deserving recipient of the title "Great Car," it is the Jaguar E-type. This summer, the British automobile legend celebrates its 50th birthday and author Nigel Thorley marks the occasion with Jaguar E-Type, an expanded second edition of his highly successful definitive work on the car.
Produced from 1961 to 1975, this is a sports car that even today is instantly recognizable by people of all ages and is one of the best-known design icons of the '60s. With its sleek long nose, the E-Type was beautiful and fast. And it's an icon that has lasted.
Sliverstone Classic recently named it Britain's favorite sports car of all time. This book will help you understand why.
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The Italian Car that Wasn't Given a Chance
|  While the Jaguar thrived, the Lamborghini Urraco hoped to become as successful during the 1970s. And it might have, if it had been given the proper chance.
The little baby Lambo was meant to beat the Porsche 911 and Ferrari 308, but ran into myriad problems along the way. The Book of the Lamborghini Urraco shows what really happened, and why the car never got the chance it deserved. The Urraco lived on as the Silhouette and Jalpa, and the Jalpa was greatly responsible for keeping the Lamborghini brand alive in the '80s.
The full story of these V8 Lamborghinis is told here, with exclusive interviews from the leading figures behind the cars. The book also includes detailed chapters on what to look out for when buying one of these future supercar classics. Hundreds of amazing photos never published before make this the ultimate book on the V8 Lamborghinis.
Classic Cars calls the book "useful and entertaining. (Author Arnstein) Landsem gives a comprehensive study of the design, development and realization of Lamborghini's junior supercar of the '70s in a story that sees design flair and automotive high art set against political upheaval and economic unrest."
It's a story of intrigue and dreams unmet, perfect for summer reading. |
The Bulldog of British Sports Cars
|  The models created by Donald Healey and son Geoffrey played a key role in establishing Britain as the world's leading producer of sports cars in the 1950s and '60s. But the cheeky little Austin-Healey Sprite and the rugged 'Big Healey' with its muscular good looks are only part of a fascinating story that stretches back to the glory days of pre-war rallying and ends with the ill-fated Jensen-Healey. All this and more is told in Austin-Healey: The Bulldog Breed, the latest title in Haynes Publishing's acclaimed Classic Makes series - along with practical guidance in the form of driving impressions and buying hints, based on the author's personal experience of most of the cars featured. Jon Pressnell, the author, is a senior contributor to Classic & Sports Car. Come along for the ride as he takes you inside this classic British sports car. |
| Create Our Show Logo, Win $500 in Books | You'll see many of these classic European sports cars (as well as American models, motorcycles, tractors and small planes) at the 31st annual Wheels and Wings Show Sept. 10 in Osceola, WI, just 30 miles northeast of Minneapolis. Sponsored by Motorbooks, the show is the largest one-day car expo in the Upper Midwest. Right now we're hosting a design competition for the show logo. If you have an artistic bent, why not submit an entry? Check out the rules here. Winner of the logo contest will receive $500 in books from Motorbooks.com. But hurry! Deadline for submitting a logo is July 13. |
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