Specialist, low-volume sports cars are popular in Britain, which since the 1950s has had a wealth of entrepreneurial firms each producing their own vision of the ideal driver’s delight. Whether the design is brilliant, appalling or just plain eccentric, these specials generate huge enthusiasm. But while some marques are acknowledged by motoring historians, this is the first book to describe the industry as a whole.

‘fascinating’ Classic Car Weekly

‘by far the most accessible and informative book on the subject’ Classic & Sports Car

[Hardback 270 x 210mm 152 pages 200 illustrations, including colour Richard Heseltine]