? What constitutes a classic car ? Why buy a classic car ? sum up their appeal but also highlights costly problems. ? What to look for when buying a car ? (i.e. practicalities, type of driving ? city/country/distance, reliability and safety, budget etc) ? What to avoid when buying cars e.g. common problems with all models, words which hint at problems ? any places which should be treated with caution e.g. must see cars in the light, must take for test drives Motoring journalist, David Long, turns his expertise into a must-buy read for anyone who dreams of owning a classic car ? even if they'll never buy one but just wants to know more about this ever-popular topic. David discusses the pros and cons of 50 of the best and most popular classic cars in an accessible but informative fashion with all budgets covered from the Alfa Romeo Alfasud (£1.000+) to costly dream cars such as the Dino 246 GT. Covering basic car maintenance and the common problems with stylish auto ownership, this is more than just a comprehensive reference book ? it's essential reading for anyone who loves cars. SALES: ? Top 50 classic cars ? pros and cons of each ? divided into makes, models and to cover all budgets ? Factbox to cover cult cars e.g. Herbie, Minis in The Italian Job, Genevieve and other instantly recognisable film classics ? Basic car maintenance ? not heavy but common, easy DIY problems which all classic car owners will probably face at some time. ? Traditions of classic cars or their ownership ? Quality photographs AUTHOR: David Long lives in Suffolk and has been a motoring correspondent for over 25 years. ILLUSTRATIONS: 100 colour illustrations
