Features approximately 200 of the world’s most famous cars from the 1900s to the 1980s! This definitive edition covers history, manufacturers, famous cars, events, and museums, making it enjoyable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. “Classi

[Features approximately 200 of the world’s most famous cars from the 1900s to the 1980s!] Covering history, manufacturers, famous cars, events, and museums, this definitive edition is enjoyable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. “The Classic Car Encyclopedia” goes on sale today, October 28th. ​ Image
URL: Kawade Shobo Shinsha Press release: October 28, 2025 To Members of the Press [Features approximately 200 of the world’s most famous cars from the 1900s to the 1980s!] Covering history, manufacturers, famous cars, events, and museums, this definitive edition is enjoyable for everyone from beginners to enthusiasts. “The Classic Car Encyclopedia” goes on sale today, October 28th. 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: Masaru Onodera) will release “The Complete Classic Car Book” (written by Asami Oguni; list price: 4,620 yen including tax) on October 28, 2025. Here are some passionate messages from famous people who love cars that were sent to this book! 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 serves as a catalog tracing the era and can be read over and over again without ever getting boring. 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’ll be able to learn about the history of classic cars and major models by reading it. It also contains information on cars I was interested in when I was younger, which brought back memories and reminded me of the appeal of old cars. Hideki Togi (Gagaku musician) Automotive culture is a product of human ingenuity and dreams. The challenges of technology and design, along with their passionate passion, still inspire people today. This moving cultural heritage speaks to the continuation of our predecessors’ tireless dreams. You can prioritize style or performance. It doesn’t matter if it’s shallow or deep. The automobile is a sign of civilization that excites everyone, no matter where they are! It’s fun to unravel this new understanding of the automobile with respect for our predecessors! About “The Classic Car Encyclopedia” This is a visual book that presents a wide range of classic cars from the early 1900s to the late 1980s in illustrated format. With the cooperation of numerous automakers and classic car museums across Japan, author Asami Oguni, who has handled over 300 classic cars, has brought to life this book a fascinating look at the fascinating and profound world of classic cars. 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, this book explores each era’s design trends, technological innovations, and social context. In addition to prestigious Western manufacturers, it also introduces Japanese manufacturers, with many Japanese cars featured. You can also trace the history of iconic cars that tell the story of Japan’s automobiles. The main section of this book, the section on classic cars (Chapter 3), focuses on beautiful and dynamic photographs of classic cars. It not only explains their specifications and designs, but also touches on the background of their creation and their relationship to the society and culture of the time. No matter which page you start reading from, the book is designed to allow you to experience the story and charm of each vehicle. For those already familiar with classic cars, this book will bring back memories and new discoveries, and for those new to the hobby, it will open the door to a new hobby. Please keep an eye out for “The Classic Car Encyclopedia,” which will be released 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 automobile manufacturers from around the world and Japan, as well as their representative 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 the world’s most famous automakers.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12754/1083/12754-1083-8e2275a2729a71dac1ba234543664423-3900×1950.jpg Mitsubishi (from Chapter 2) ★Chapter 3, titled “Enjoying Classic Cars Throughout the Era,” features double-page spreads explaining iconic cars from each decade, from the 1900s to the 1980s.
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https://prcdn.freetls.fastly.net/release_image/12754/1083/12754-1083-ff29acd416e05caf7d6fbc31169a4ace-3900×1950.jpg From a column about the R360 Coupe, Mazda’s first four-wheeled passenger car, introduced to the market in 1960. ■Table of contents Introduction Chapter 1: Classic Cars of the World History of the World’s Automobiles (Text by Hitoshi Suzuki) / Mercedes-Benz / Ford / Rolls-Royce / Bugatti / Bentley / Jaguar / Lamborghini / Aston Martin Aston Martin / Porsche / Maserati / Ferrari Chapter 2: Japanese Classic Cars The History of Japanese Automobiles (Reporting assistance by Naoaki Nunogaki) (Director of Fuji Motorsports 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 / Peugeot Bebe Type BP1 1920s Bentley 3-Litre / Austin Seven / Essex Coach / Rolls-Royce Twenty / Chevrolet Superior Series K / 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) / Rolls-Royce 25/30Hp 25/30Hp / Alvis 3.5 Liter Lancefield Concealed Hood / Auto Union Type D / Dodge Series D8 1940s Cadillac Series 62 / Ford Model GPW (Willys MB) / Volkswagen Type 1 Volkswagen Type 1 / Dodge Custom / Cisitalia 202C / Chevrolet Styleline / Ford Custom / 1950s Buick Special / Ford Crestliner / Cadillac Eldorado / Chevrolet Corvette C1 / Triumph Triumph TR2 / Mercedes-Benz 300SL / Ford Thunderbird / Daihatsu Midget Model DKA / Lotus Elite / Mini 1960s Dodge Dart / Jaguar E-Type / Alpine A110 / Ford Mustang Ford Mustang / Porsche 911 / Nissan Sunny B10 Nissan Sunny B10 / Toyota Corolla Model KE10 / Chevrolet Camaro / Toyota 2000GT / 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 CVCC / Lamborghini Countach / Ferrari 512 BB 1980s Audi Quattro / Mercedes-Benz 190E (W201) / BMW M3 E30 / Porsche 959 / Eunos Roadster / Toyota Lexus LS400 / Honda NSX Appendix: Discovering 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 Automobile History Museum 2. Overseas Events Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance 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 by era / Enjoying famous cars with Tomica Limited Vintage Index / References / Conclusion ■Author’s Profile 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 company and at a member-only facility in Minato Ward. In 2016, she participated in the launch of COSDEL Japan, becoming involved in the classic car business. He has handled a variety of projects, including the Toyota Automobile Museum, Nissan Heritage Collection, Audi, Aston Martin, Wakui Museum, Suzuka 10 Hours Endurance Race, and Concorso d’Eleganza Kyoto, and has handled over 200 cars in total. 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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