Lost Cars of the 1970s

Sixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: theyre all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics.

In Lost Cars of the 1970s, the casualties and sideshows of motoring history from around the world finally get the recognition they deserve. Revisit a motoring decade when fuel economy was top priority, the rotary engine rose and fell, and car buyers wanted a hatchback and the latest styling and safety features. Those that made the grade found global popularity now meet the cars left behind.

Italys clever plan to update the Mini; the French GT coupé with an extra seat; Americas electric runabout that paved the way for Tesla; Britains stylish, homespun sports cars; the Japanese limo intended to do 25mph; the safety car turned into a Polish workhorse each one enjoys a detailed review that gives the context and thinking around them. Featuring archive images that highlight thirty design specials and one-offs, award-winning author Giles Chapman showcases both the cars that predicted what was to come, and those that pointed to a future that never quite came true.