For all car lovers! A systematic explanation of approximately 200 famous cars from the 1900s to the 1980s with abundant visuals. “Classic Car Encyclopedia” will be released on October 28th.

[For all car lovers!] A systematic explanation of approximately 200 famous cars from the 1900s to the 1980s with abundant visuals. “The Classic Car Encyclopedia” will be released on October 28th. ​
Kawade Shobo Shinsha Press release: September 30, 2025 To Members of the Press [For all car lovers!] A systematic explanation of
approximately 200 famous cars from the 1900s to the 1980s with abundant visuals. “The Classic Car Encyclopedia” will be released on October 28th. Fun for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts! Highly recommended by Masahiko Kondo, Aguri Suzuki, and Hideki Togi!!
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Kawade Shobo Shinsha Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Onodera Masaru) will release “The Complete Guide to Classic Cars” (written by Oguni Asami; list price: 4,620 yen including tax) on October 28, 2025. This book, “The Classic Car Encyclopedia,” is a visual book featuring a wide range of famous cars from the early 1900s to the late 1980s in illustrated format. With the cooperation of numerous automakers and classic car museums around the country, author Asami Oguni, who has handled over 300 classic cars, has brought to life this book a fascinating look at the profound world of classic cars. This book explores the design trends, technological innovations, and social context of each era, from the early, trial-and-error models, to the practical vehicles born during the postwar reconstruction period, to the legendary cars that defined the expansion of motorization. In addition to prestigious European and American manufacturers, it also introduces Japanese manufacturers, with many Japanese cars featured. You can trace the history of iconic cars that tell the story of Japan’s automobiles. The main section, the section dedicated to classic cars (Chapter 3), focuses on beautiful and dynamic photos of classic cars. It goes beyond mere specs and design to touch on the background of each car’s creation and its relationship to the society and culture of the time. No matter which page you start reading, you’ll be able to experience the story and appeal of each car. For those already familiar with classic cars, this book will bring back memories and new discoveries, and for first-time readers, it will open the door to a new hobby. Please look forward to the release of “The Classic Car Encyclopedia” on October 28th. ■Features of this book 1. Featured are actual photographs of approximately 200 beautiful and valuable classic cars. 2. Introduction to the history and characteristics of famous international and Japanese automakers, as well as their iconic cars. 3. Explained with large double-page photos of iconic cars from the 1900s to the 1980s. 4. Includes numerous columns on classic cars and historical commentary by experts. 5. Technical jargon is kept to a minimum, making it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. 6. It’s also a reliable database that car enthusiasts will want to keep on hand. ■From the main text ★Chapter 1, titled “Classic Cars of the World,” introduces the history, characteristics, and representative cars of renowned automobile manufacturers around the world. Chapter 2, titled “Classic Cars of Japan,” introduces domestic manufacturers. Image
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12754/1052/12754-1052-ff29acd416e05caf7d6fbc31169a4ace-3900×1950.jpg From a column about the R360 Coupe, Mazda’s first four-wheeled passenger car, launched in 1960. ■Recommender We’ve received enthusiastic testimonials from famous car enthusiasts! Masahiko Kondo (singer, director of KONDO RACING TEAM) “The cars featured in this book bring back childhood memories, making it feel like reading a novel. It’s a must-have book for car enthusiasts of my generation, and I think it will open the door to the fascinating world of classic cars for those just starting out. It’s a wonderful book with a story that you’ll never tire of, and can be read over and over again, even as a catalog tracing the history of the era.” Aguri Suzuki (former racing driver) “I don’t think there’s ever been a book on classic cars that covers them in such detail and with such a wide range of topics. It has information on almost every car manufacturer, so I think you can learn about the history of classic cars and major models by looking at it. There’s also information on cars I was interested in when I was young, which brought back memories and reminded me of the feelings I had for cars back then, making me appreciate the appeal of old cars.” Hideki Togi (Gagaku musician) “Automotive culture was created by human ingenuity and dreams. The passion for technology and design still inspires people today. This moving cultural heritage speaks to the continuation of our predecessors’ tireless dreams. It can be focused on style or performance. It can be shallow or deep. It’s a testament to a civilization that excites everyone, no matter where they are! That’s automotive civilization. It’s fun to unravel it anew in this book with respect for our predecessors!” ■Table of contents
Introduction Chapter 1: Classic Cars of the World History of the World’s Automobiles (Text by Hitoshi Suzuki) / Mercedes-Benz Mercedes-Benz / Ford / Rolls-Royce / Bugatti / Bentley / Jaguar / Lamborghini / Aston Martin / Porsche / Maserati / Ferrari Chapter 2: Japanese Classic Cars The History of Japanese Automobiles (With cooperation from Naoaki Nunogaki, Director of Fuji Motor Sports Museum) / Nissan / Honda / Toyota / Mitsubishi / Mazda Chapter 3: Enjoying Classic Cars Throughout the Era 1910s Ford Model T / Cadillac Model Thirty / Audi Type A / Cadillac Type 51 / Chevrolet Series 490 490 / Peugeot Bebe Type BP1 1920s Bentley 3-Litre / Austin Seven / Essex Coach / Rolls-Royce Twenty / Chevrolet Superior Series K / Rolls-Royce Phantom I Rolls-Royce Phantom I / Ford Model A 1930s Cadillac V-16 / Datsun Model 11 Phaeton / Ford Model 40 / DeSoto Airflow / Mercedes-Benz 500K / Mercedes-Benz 170V (W136) Mercedes-Benz 170V (W136) / Rolls-Royce 25/30Hp / Alvis 3.5 Liter Lancefield Concealed Hood / Auto Union Type D / Dodge Series D8 1940s Cadillac Series 62 Cadillac Series 62 / Ford Model GPW (Willys MB) / Volkswagen Type 1 / Dodge Custom / Cisitalia 202C / Chevrolet Styleline / Ford Custom / 1950s Buick Special / Ford Crestliner Ford Crestliner / Cadillac Eldorado / Chevrolet Corvette C1 / Triumph TR2 /
Mercedes-Benz 300SL / Ford Thunderbird / Daihatsu Midget Model DKA / Lotus Elite / Mini 1960s Dodge Dart / Jaguar E-Type / Alpine A110 / Ford Mustang / Porsche 911 / Nissan Sunny B10 Nissan Sunny B10 / Toyota Corolla Model KE10 / Chevrolet Camaro / Toyota 2000GT / Isuzu Bellett 1600GTR Isuzu Bellett 1600GTR / Nissan Fairlady Z / Nissan Skyline GTR 1970s Dodge Challenger / Toyota Celica / Toyota Crown (4th Generation) / Renault 5 / BMW 2002 Turbo / Honda Civic Honda Civic CVCC / Lamborghini Countach / Ferrari 512 BB 1980s Audi Quattro / Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) / BMW M3 E30 / Porsche 959 / Eunos Roadster Eunos Roadster / Toyota Lexus LS400 / Honda NSX Appendix: Discover Classic Cars 1. Domestic Museums Fuji Motorsports Museum / Toyota Automobile Museum / WAKUI MUSEUM / Automobile Museum of Japan / Shikoku Automobile Museum / Tsukahara Museum / Nasu Classic Car Museum / GLION MUSEUM / Fukuyama Auto and Clock Museum / Kyushu Retro Auto Museum 2. Overseas Events Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance / Goodwood Festival of Speed ​​/ Concorso d’Eleganza Villa d’Este / Mille Miglia Column The car business started by Ford / Ferdinand Porsche and the “people’s car” / The “Datsun Z” and the American market / Soichiro Honda’s ambition to take on the world / Jiro Kosugi, the man who incorporated beauty into commercial vehicles / Alvis’s revival of “pre-war new cars” / Lotus and Caterham’s “Seven” / Nostalgic products from the “supercar boom” / Classic car styles from each era / Enjoying famous cars with Tomica Limited Vintage Index / References / Conclusion ■Author Information Oguni Asami (Oguni Asami)
Representative of COSDEL JAPAN, the Japanese subsidiary of COSDEL (now CARS USA), a US company that has provided international transportation services for luxury vehicles, including classic cars, since the 1960s. After graduating from the Department of French Literature, Faculty of Letters, Sophia University, she worked as a secretary for a
foreign-affiliated company and at a member-only facility in Minato Ward. In 2016, he participated in the launch of the Japanese subsidiary COSDEL and became involved in the classic car business. He has handled numerous projects, including the Toyota Automobile Museum, Nissan Heritage Collection, Audi, Aston Martin, Wakui Museum, Suzuka 10 Hours Endurance Race, and Concorso d’Eleganza Kyoto, handling a total of over 200 cars. He has loved watching F1 since he was in elementary school. His favorite car is the Jaguar XJ-6. ■Bibliographic Information Title: The Complete Classic Car Encyclopedia Author: Asami Oguni Specifications: B5 variant (189 x 189 mm) / Paperback / 288 pages / Full color First edition release date: October 28, 2025 List price: 4,620 yen (base price: 4,200 yen) ISBN: 978-4-309-29550-3 https://www.kawade.co.jp/np/isbn/9784309295503/ Publisher: Kawade Shobo Shinsha For more information about this release Copyright ©
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