Keith Martin's Guide to Car Collecting

With his magazine Sports Car Market, columns in Autoweek and Automobile, and appearances on television and at major auctions, Keith Martin has established himself as one of today’s most trusted car collecting experts. In this new edition of Keith Martin’s Guide to Car Collecting, Martin once again brings all his expertise to bear in this complete, single-volume reference work tailor-made for car collectors. In this handy compendium, beginning and experienced collectors---as well as enthusiasts---will find everything they need to know to make wise purchases or get the most out of the collector cars they already own. In his signature wry style, Martin offers clear and candid guidance on every aspect of car collecting from clubs and museums to prices, auction results, and ratings, with invaluable advice on getting started and making the most of resources on the web and off. Whether coddling a prewar classic or searching for a "future collectible," car collectors need look no further than this thorough, indispensable guide.

This handy compendium by America’s most trusted expert on car collecting gives beginning and experienced collectors alike everything they need to know to make wise purchases or get the most out of the collector cars they already own. Keith Martin offers clear and candid guidance on every aspect of car collecting from clubs and museums to prices, auction results, and ratings, with invaluable advice on getting started and making the most of resources on the web and off. Whether searching for a prewar classic or coddling a “future classic,” the car collector need look no further than this exhaustive, indispensable guide.

Keith Martin has been involved with the collector car hobby for more than thirty years, as a writer, television commentator and enthusiast. Martin’s monthly magazine, Sports Car Market, began life as the Alfa Romeo Market Letter, and over the past 18 years, has evolved into the ultimate car-collector reference. His book Keith Martin on Collecting Austin-Healey, MG and Triumph is also published by Motorbooks.