Concept Cars of the 1960s - Yesterday's Future

Written by Richard Heseltine, this beautifully illustrated volume explores how designers of the 1960s imagined the future of motoring. From elegant trendsetters to experimental show cars that never made production, it captures a bold era of innovation, creativity and occasional eccentricity.

Presented year by year, the book features nearly 200 concept cars from across the decade, including celebrated icons and lesser-known curiosities. Each entry includes a concise history, key design features and, in many cases, period commentary that reveals how these cars were received at the time.

• A year-by-year guide to nearly 200 concept cars of the 1960s
• Includes landmark designs, forgotten prototypes and rare show cars
• Features cars from Lancia, Prince, AMC, Pininfarina and many more
• Covers the 1960 Lancia Loraymo, 1963 Prince 1900 Sprint, 1966 AMC AMX and 1969 Pininfarina 512S Berlinetta Speciale
• Over 350 period archive photographs, many in colour
• Brief histories, key innovations and design details for each featured car
• Includes contemporary magazine quotes and period reactions
• Explores the ideas that shaped future car design — and those that did not
• Lavishly designed to showcase the rich archive imagery

From the sublime to the extraordinary, Concept Cars of the 1960s offers a unique look at how the automotive future was imagined during one of motoring’s most creative decades.
An essential book for classic car enthusiasts, automotive design fans, concept car collectors and anyone fascinated by 1960s motoring history.