20th Century Classic Cars

They do what: Henry Ford gave the automotive age in 1908 with his Model T, the first car from the assembly line, the decisive impulse. In the course of the 20th century, the car turned from a crinkling work machine to an eye-catcher with rear fins and finally to the rolling status symbol alongside radiator figure. The car initially admired as a technical innovation became the epitome of modern life and guarantees freedom and mobility par excellence. 20th Century Classic Cars presents the rapid evolution history of the car using over 400 advertisements from the Jim Heimann Collection Decade by Decade. The development of the car is documented from a horseless carriage to a rocket on wheels. Phil Patton, formerly New York Times automotive specialist, discusses technical novelties, key manufacturers and dealers, historical events, and the influence of pop culture on design. Buckle up and discover automotive milestones. About the range Bibliotheca Universalis – Compact cultural companion to celebrate the eclectic pocket universe