Overview

Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars celebrates the thrilling world of super-refined and highly personalised car restoration. Fusing classic design with cutting edge technology requires an almost impossible level of imagination, creativity and workmanship, resulting in models that frequently test the technical boundaries of vehicle design and engineering. Restomods collects over 50 companies who are at the forefront of this world, among them Singer, Eagle, Tuthill & Alfaholics. Each of the featured firms has contributed directly to these pages, supplying specifications, quotes and the very highest quality professional photographs. The result is a spectacular volume that showcases the new world order of personalized automobile restoration. Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars is the first volume in the Cars Reimagined series, showcasing the cars and their creators who are pushing motor vehicles to the next level. This slipcased edition is signed, numbered, and limited to 200 copies. AUTHOR: For over 25 years, Bill Schwartz has been involved in the production, distribution, licensing and branding of high-profile entertainment content on a global basis. Along with licensing or acquiring thousands of hours of feature films, television series and documentaries, Bill has created and produced 20 broadcast documentaries, including Terror On The Titanic, Howard Hughes: The Real Aviator and Valkyrie: The Plot To Kill Hitler. Of all of Bill's productions, his passion project was Journey to Mars, a documentary about NASA's Viking Pathfinder, the first vehicle to explore the surface of Mars. The story, the trust and the investment required gave a true insight to the drama and courage of the people and technology at NASA. SELLING POINTS: . The ultimate celebration of Restomods . Featuring the biggest names in the restomod world, including Singer, Eagle, Tuthill, Alfaholics and more . Pristine photographs accompanied by spec sheets and quotes . The next generation of customised, cutting-edge vehicles, in one beautifully illustrated, must-have book . The first volume in the Cars Reimagined series . Special edition, limited to 200 copies, signed, numbered and presented in a slipcase 366 colour illustrations

Full Product Details

9781788843461

Table of Contents

Reviews

""Bill Schwartz's well-researched, 324-page hardback is a fascinating Who's who of the industry, filled with 55 of the scene's biggest movers and shakers - you'll know your Revology from your Zero Labs in no time."" ""Schwartz also explores the firms turning classics into battery-powered vehicles, the well-known marques making continuation models (such as Jaguar's 2018 D-type) and those who are reviving old names. Each entry is accompanied by a small factfile, a biography, and quotes from owners, founders and CEOs.""-- ""Classic & Sports Car Magazine"" ""Geared toward auto design enthusiasts, [this book] features over 50 of the world's most elite builders and their reengineered classic cars that exist at the intersection of hyperperformance and heritage. Author Bill Schwartz showcases the cutting-edge technology and imagination of companies like Lunaz, Tuthill and Alfaholics that take restorations and upgrades of cars like a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, a 964-generation Porsche 9l1 and a 1970s Ford Bronco to the next level.""-- ""Nob Hill Gazette"" ""Porsche fans will absolutely love this book.""--Glenn Oyoung ""LA Car"" ""Subtitled The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars, this is an overview of the restomod scene, containing profiles of over 50 of this elevated but eclectic arm of the auto industry. A modern restomod takes an established classic and gives it a contemporary make-over, not just restoring but modernising, enhancing and upgrading every conceivable element."" ""A fascinating look at the new levels of craft and technology that have emerged to cater to the world of luxury mobility.""-- ""Wallpaper"" ""The imagery is paired with Schwartz's insightful and entertaining writing...My hat is off to every builder featured in [Cars Reimagined] Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars for not only preserving these automotive icons, but for giving them new superpowers and securing their place in the hearts and minds of future generations.""--Glenn Oyoung ""LA Car"" ""What makes for a good entry point into this particular world? Bill Schwartz's new book Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars turns the spotlight on the companies around the world that specialize in taking vintage cars and transforming them into something new.""-- ""Boss Hunting"" ""While many enthusiasts prize originality and factory spec, others appreciate a blend of heritage style and new technology in their classics. Such updated machines are referred to as restomods, and are the subject of this first installment of ACC Art Books' new Cars Reimagined series. It includes current offerings from specialists such as Alfaholics, Eagle and Frontline plus established manufacturers like Bentley (Speed Six) and Jaguar (D-type Continuation). Porsche-inspired cars and all-terrain vehicles get around half the book devoted to them."" -- ""Classic Car Weekly""

Author Information

Bill Schwartz is a lifelong devotee to the world of the automobile. For over 40 years, he has collected and restored cars, fuelling a deep understanding and unwavering enthusiasm for the subject. Schwartz isn't just a spectator; he's a fixture at the most revered automotive gatherings, from the elegant concours of Pebble Beach and The Quail meets, to such thrilling races of Goodwood's Revivals. To truly capture the essence of the world’s most exceptional vehicles, he goes beyond the surface and has formed personal relationships with the world’s leading car manufacturers. This commitment to firsthand knowledge gives readers a first-hand perspective. His background includes the production of 20 broadcast documentaries, three NASA-based published books, in addition to his continued global licensing and bespoke automotive business activities. Bill resides in Santa Monica, California.

Tab Content 6

Countries Available