The Stewardship of Historically Important Automobiles

Description

Preservation, originality, and the responsibility of protecting automotive history.

The Stewardship of Historically Important Automobiles explores the philosophy and practice of preserving historically significant automobiles for future generations. Published in 2012 by Coachbuilt Press and the Simeone Automotive Foundation, this award-winning volume brings together leading collectors, historians, and preservation experts to examine the importance of originality, authenticity, and responsible stewardship.

Featuring contributions from Dr. Frederick A. Simeone, Miles Collier, and other prominent authorities, the book challenges conventional approaches to automotive restoration and considers what makes an automobile historically significant. Through insightful essays and nearly 200 photographs, it examines the delicate balance between preserving a vehicle’s history and keeping it operational.

Winner of the 2013 International Historic Motoring Awards Publication of the Year, this important work reflects the preservation principles that helped shape the Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum and its mission to protect and demonstrate some of the world’s most significant racing automobiles.

An essential addition to the library of any automotive historian, collector, or enthusiast who believes that a car’s history is just as important as its appearance.