Ultimate Collector Cars by Charlotte and Peter Fiell. Published by Taschen, 2021. Two hardcover volumes in slipcase, bound in black linen, 904 pages, 11.1 x 14.2 inches, approximately 24 lbs. First printing, limited to 10,000 numbered copies. Sealed in original publisher's shrinkwrap.
A double-volume anthology covering 100 of the most significant collector cars in automotive history, from the 1910 Marmon Wasp — winner of the first Indianapolis 500 — through to the 2020 Aston Martin Valkyrie. Each car is presented with large-format photography by leading automotive photographers, supplemented by rare archival material including original factory photographs and historic motorsport event posters, alongside detailed specs covering make, model, year, engine size, horsepower, top speed, and production numbers. The selection spans well-known icons alongside lesser-seen rarities, including a 1912 Stutz Bearcat and the 1937 Talbot-Lago T150-C SS Coupé by Figoni et Falaschi.
The set includes a foreword from Rob Myers, founder of RM Sotheby's, and interviews with the Duke of Richmond and Gordon (founder of the Goodwood Festival of Speed), Sandra Button (Chairman of the Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance), Dr. Frederick Simeone, and other prominent figures in the collector car world. Authors Charlotte and Peter Fiell are among Taschen's most prolific contributors, with over 70 books on design history between them.