Beautiful Machines by Blake Z. Rong & gestalten

Beautiful Machines, The Era of the Elegant Sports Car

Experience the era when style, romance, and pure performance defined the automotive landscape with Beautiful Machines. This impressive coffee table book tells the story of over 45 iconic cars that not only captured the spirit of their time but also influenced the mass production of cars worldwide.

A Celebration of Beauty and Innovation
From the shark-like lines of the Maserati Ghibli and the fiery Lamborghini Miura to the European elegance of the Iso Grifo and Facel Vega with American power. Discover the groundbreaking designs of the Alfa Romeo Tipo 33 Stradale and Renault Alpine, and admire the advanced technology of the Jensen FF and Porsche 918 Spyder. These cars are more than vehicles: they are an ode to beauty, freedom, ambition, innovation, and speed.

Why choose Beautiful Machines?

• Captivating Photography: Stunning full-color photos bring the cars to life.
• Intriguing Stories: Behind every model lies a story that reveals the soul of its design and performance.
• Historical Perspective: Shows how these cars paved the way for the future of automotive engineering.

About the Authors
Blake Z. Rong, a renowned automotive journalist, wrote the stories in this book. His work has been published in Autoweek, Road & Track, and Petrolicious, among others. Jan Baedeker, editor-in-chief of Classic Driver, wrote the foreword together with Gestalten's Robert Klanten.

The photo book Beautiful Machines is a must-have for car enthusiasts and design fanatics, a book you don't just read, but also admire. Perfect for the showroom, living room, or as inspiration for your next road trip.