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The Classics Collection

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A Ford GT with a custom Gulf Oil paint job, an Aston Martin DB5, Jacques Villeneuve’s Reynard Formula Ford, Jaguar E-Types, Mercedes-Benz 300 SL’s, and a 2015 Porsche 918m. These are only a few of the fabulous cars featured in Miles S. Nadal’s awe-inspiring Dare to Dream Automotive Museum. With t...
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As an esteemed international entrepreneur, philanthropist, businessman, and automotive enthusiast, Miles S. Nadal has built a world-renowned classic car collection and automotive museum. The collection encompasses a broad selection of 130 classic, modern, iconic, and unique vehicles as well as 30 unique motorcycles, spanning many different eras and marques. His world class collection, housed in the Dare to Dream Automotive Museum, ranges from a 1913 Baker Electric, to a Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing, to a BMW i8, and nearly all the major exotic supercars. Miles is also celebrated for his many philanthropic initiatives, and entrepreneurial successes.

Ken Gross is a former executive director of the Petersen Automotive Museum in Los Angeles, and a Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance judge for 28 years. He has been a critically respected guest curator for automobile exhibitions in fine art museums throughout the United States. Among his many honors, he is a recipient of the Automotive Hall of Fame Distinguished Service Citation, the Ken Purdy Award, Dean Bachelor Award, Lorin Tryon Award, and Lee Iacocca Award. Ken lives in Virginia with his wife, Trish Serratore. He is also the author of Vintage Cars, published by Assouline.

This French concept embodies the art of knowing exactly what to do and when to do it. At Assouline, savoir-faire defines every creation: from the artistry of our covers to the meticulous detailing of our Ultimate Collection and the precision of every page. Each title is a journey of craftsmanship, from concept to creation, guided by our creative team and brought to life with the highest standards of design, photography, and production. Every book reflects the dedication, care, and expertise that turn an idea into a lasting work of art.

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Exotic, uncompromised, and blazingly quick, today’s supercars start where lesser wheels finish.

— Ken Gross
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Page count

342 pages

Number of illustrations

Over 200

Language

English

Released on

September 2022

Dimensions

W 25 x L 33 x D 4 cm

Cover materials

Hardcover

ISBN

9781649805942

Weight

3.035 kg

Author

Ken Gross