UN SIECLE DE CONCOURS D'ELEGANCE - EDITION FRANCAISE
Get ready for a fascinating journey through time, where mechanical engineering meets high fashion and design! The volume Un siècle de Concours d'Elégance is much more than just an automotive book: it is a breathtaking tribute to a hundred years of beauty, style, and craftsmanship.
The Synopsis: From 1920s France to the Entire World
The work chronicles the glorious and fascinating evolution of the "Concours d'Elegance." It all began in France during the Roaring Twenties, when exclusive and elegant exhibitions served as a social stage for the most avant-garde designs of chassis builders and legendary coachbuilders.
Today, concours d'elegance are not just exhibitions, but reflect a deep love for classic cars, now perceived in all respects as precious artifacts to be preserved, conserved, and restored, as a vital part of humanity's industrial heritage.
Un siècle de Concours d'Elégance thoroughly explores the origins of this phenomenon, highlighting how, right from the start, the scene was shared with haute couture, feminine elegance, and an unmistakable lifestyle.
Furthermore, the work analyzes how this magical concept landed and was reinvented in the "New World," evolving into true festivals (such as the Pebble Beach tradition) capable of honoring both exceptional and more unconventional cars, giving life to a new style and a new purpose.
The Authors
The book is a true compendium of research and passion, co-authored by international experts and leading figures in the historic motoring sector: Daniel Cabart, Denis Cohignac, Patrick Rollet, and Gautam Sen.
Technical Details of the Work
A book designed to amaze, promising to enrich any collector's library. Its features speak for themselves:
- Pages: 400 pages of pure motoring immersion.
- Visual Archive: A simply spectacular visual apparatus, featuring an impressive 660 historical and contemporary images and illustrations.
- Dimensions: Large format (219 x 304 mm), perfect for enhancing the beauty of the photographs (a true jewel to display).
- Other Editions: A fully English-language version is also available.
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