Cars That Time Forgot by Giles Chapman

Cars That Time Forgot by Giles Chapman is a wonderfully entertaining and visually striking exploration of the oddities, curiosities, and forgotten creations of automotive history. Published by Paragon in 1997, this large-format hardcover showcases an extraordinary collection of unusual cars from around the world — many of which were experimental, commercially unsuccessful, or simply too eccentric for mainstream motoring history to remember.

Filled with high-quality colour photography and engaging commentary, Cars That Time Forgot takes readers on a journey through obscure prototypes, ambitious engineering concepts, microcars, futuristic designs, and bizarre automotive experiments that never achieved lasting fame. From handmade curiosities and limited-production vehicles to strange styling exercises and ambitious dream machines, the book captures the creativity and ambition of automotive designers and engineers across multiple decades.

The appeal of Cars That Time Forgot lies not only in the fascinating subject matter but also in the visual presentation. Enthusiasts of classic cars, concept vehicles, automotive history, and industrial design will find endless enjoyment in browsing the pages. The book covers a wide variety of marques and countries, making it an excellent reference and coffee-table display piece for collectors of motoring literature.

This 1997 hardcover edition is published by Paragon and remains highly collectible among automotive book enthusiasts. A superb addition to any motoring library, especially for readers interested in the stranger side of automotive innovation and forgotten motoring history.

Condition – Very Good 

Very good 1997 hardcover edition. Clean and well-preserved overall with light general shelf wear consistent with age and use. Binding remains solid and the pages are clean and bright.