Discover how German cars have shaped the world of design, innovation, and culture across a century of automotive excellence.

Explore the legacy of German automotive excellence through 50 iconic cars that have defined design, innovation, and culture. German automotive design has shaped the cultural and industrial landscapes of the 20th and 21st centuries. German cars have been symbols of innovation, precision, and cultural influence, from the Volkswagen Beetle to the engineering marvels of BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and Porsche. The Germans – Beautiful Machines explores this legacy through 50 iconic cars from the 1920s to the early 2000s, tracing the evolution of design, culture, and technology. Through pivotal eras, the book examines how automotive design influenced, and was influenced by, advertising, architecture, and fashion, offering a visual and narrative journey through Germany’s rich automotive history.

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ISBN13: 9783967041439
Format: Hardback
Number of Pages: 320
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Publication Date: 16 Sep 2025
Publisher: Die Gestalten Verlag
Publication City, Country: Berlin, Germany
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Author Biography

Blake Z. Rong is an editor and journalist who has covered historic cars for major publications both in Europe and the United States. His previous work for gestalten includes Beautiful Machines: The Era of the Elegant Sports Car and The Italians – Beautiful Machines. He holds an MFA from the Vermont College of Fine Arts and lives in Brooklyn.

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