The Convertible

by Ken Vose

On the road, and in film, art, and literature, the convertible is more than just a car--it's a state of mind, a way of life. Vose traces the evolution of the convertible as car and cultural icon. 125+ photos.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0811824470
• ISBN13: 9780811824477
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Chronicle Books
• Length: 120 Pages
• Weight: 1.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 1.0" x 1.0"

Customer Reviews

A Dream Machine Not A Car Book

This is not a coffee table car book, rather it is a romantic history of rag tops from the Amphicar to Jayne Mansfield's pink Cadillac, from Eleanor Roosevelt's Fiat roadster to Clark Gable's Duesenberg, from Richard Petty's '59 Olds NASCAR convertible to James Bond's Aston-Martin and a whole lot more! I thought I knew a lot about cars and convertible's, but boy did this beautifully written and photographed book open my eyes. I bought it for myself, but my wife really enjoyed reading it.The author must have spent years doing all the research for this book and boy has he come up with some gems! Just about every page is full of surprises, great pictures, cartoons and anecdotes. This is a great Christmas or Birthday present for any adventurous guy or gal.