Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true
by Bruce Taylor
With its stylish Bertone coachwork and race-bred 200bhp V8 engine, the iconic Alfa Romeo Montreal is one of the most stunning series production automobiles of the twentieth century. Almost 4000 Montreals were built, and today sound cars are still readily available at very affordable prices. Now the spirit of the car has been captured in a comprehensive pictorial tribute book from Veloce Publishing. The new book is a visual testimonial to a powerful and beautiful coupé that was born as a futuristic concept and transformed into a ‘dream car come true’. This beautifully illustrated 208-page hardback volume is available now from bookshops or from www.velocebooks.com. In a portfolio of over 575 illustrations, it paints a unique and detailed graphic portrait of this elegant and powerful classic GT, revealing why it is immensely enjoyable to drive and turns heads wherever it appears.
The author, Bruce Taylor, says: “Veloce Publishing have made a splendid job of this unique pictorial tribute to the exotic Alfa Romeo Montreal. This beautiful new book portrays every aspect of the car, and shows discerning enthusiasts that the Montreal is a hidden treasure that is well worth seeking.”
Alfa Romeo Montreal – The dream car that came true
by Bruce Taylor
ISBN 9781845842185
UPC 636847042189
UK £40.00, USA $79.95
BULLET POINTS
- The only comprehensive pictorial tribute to the fabulous Alfa Romeo Montreal
- Produced with the collaboration of Alfa Romeo and Bertone
- A visual testimonial to one of the most stunning automobiles of the 20th century
- Graphically portrays all the Montreal’s primary technical and aesthetic features
- Engineering, art, glamour, origins, production, evolution, people, competition, and much more
- From Expo 67 in Canada to hot Monti days in Luxembourg
- Beautifully illustrated with over 575 photos and drawings
BRIEF DESCRIPTION
This book is a comprehensive pictorial tribute to the Montreal. A visual testimonial to a powerful and beautiful coupé that was born as a futuristic concept and transformed into a ‘dream car come true’. In a portfolio of over 575 illustrations, it paints a unique and detailed graphic portrait of all the facets of this elegant and powerful classic GT, revealing why it is immensely enjoyable to drive and turns heads wherever it appears.
THE AUTHOR
Bruce Taylor is a Chartered Engineer with a PhD from Edinburgh University, and has 40 years of practical experience in research and development work. Since retiring from CERN (The European Organization for Nuclear Research in Geneva, Switzerland), he has devoted his experience and energy to helping owners of the Alfa Romeo Montreal get the most from their cars. In addition to a Montreal website, he runs a forum that has handled over 25,000 messages from Montreal owners. Bruce is a Fellow of the Institution of Engineering and Technology, and also authored the Montreal technical bible “Alfa Romeo Montreal: The essential companion”. He writes with clarity, enthusiasm and expert knowledge about all the major aspects of this elegant, powerful, and yet very affordable, classic GT. He lives in Chardonne, Switzerland, with his wife, Jennifer, and their sons, Mark and Kevin.
SPECIFICATION
Hardback • 210 x 280mm • 208 pages • 575 colour pictures and illustrations, ISBN: 9781845842185
Available now UK £40.00, USA $79.95
RETAIL SALES
Veloce books are stocked by (or can be ordered from) bookshops by quoting the correct ISBN number. We also take orders direct: telephone – 01305 260068 (+44 1305 260068 from outside UK), fax – 01305 268864 (+44 1305 268864 from outside UK) or e-mail – sales@veloce.co.uk. Books can also be ordered on our website – www.veloce.co.uk
Note: All details subject to change.
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