Cars Reimagined - Restomods
The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars
Format:Hardback
Publisher:ACC Art Books
Published:16th Sep '25
Should be back in stock very soon

"A fascinating look at the new levels of craft and technology that have emerged to cater to the world of luxury mobility." — Wallpaper
"Curated by Bill Schwartz, it’s the kind of book that fuels big dreams and garage goals." — Boss Hunting
“... Schwartz has curated a veritable smorgasbord of restomod goodness, moving effortlessly from coupes to trucks, American muscle to Italian speed, and powertrains that run the gamut from naturally aspirated to turbocharged to fully electrified.” — LA Car Online
"Bill Schwartz’s well-researched, 324-page hardback is a fascinating Who’s who of the industry, filled with 55 of the scene’s biggest movers and shakers – you’ll know your Revology from your Zero Labs in no time."—Classic & Sports Car Magazine
Cars Reimagined - Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars celebrates the thrilling world of super-refined and highly personalised automobile restoration.
Fusing classic design with cutting edge technology requires an almost impossible level of imagination, creativity and workmanship, resulting in models that frequently test the technical boundaries of vehicle design and engineering. Cars Reimagined - Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars collects over 50 companies who are at the forefront of this world, among them Singer, Eagle, Tuthill & Alfaholics. Each of the featured firms has contributed directly to these pages, supplying specifications, quotes and the very highest quality professional photographs. The result is a spectacular volume that showcases the new world order of personalised car restoration.
Cars Reimagined - Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars is the first volume in the Cars Reimagined series, showcasing the cars and their creators who are pushing motor vehicles to the next level.
"""Subtitled The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars, this is an overview of the restomod scene, containing profiles of over 50 of this elevated but eclectic arm of the auto industry. A modern restomod takes an established classic and gives it a contemporary make-over, not just restoring but modernising, enhancing and upgrading every conceivable element."" ""A fascinating look at the new levels of craft and technology that have emerged to cater to the world of luxury mobility.""" - Wallpaper
"Geared toward auto design enthusiasts, Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars (ACC Art Books, $80) features over 50 of the world's most elite builders and their reengineered classic cars that exist at the intersection of hyperperformance and heritage. Author Bill Schwartz showcases the cutting-edge technology and imagination of companies like Lunaz, Tuthill and Alfaholics that take restorations and upgrades of cars like a 1956 Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud, a 964-generation Porsche 9l1 and a 1970s Ford Bronco to the next level. Inquire at your favorite bookseller." - Nob Hill Gazette
Wired featured Restomods in their online piece. - Wired
"“Just in time to make LACar's Top Book Picks for 2025, author Bill Schwartz has assembled cars from 50 builders spanning the globe.” “I lugged this bad boy halfway around the world, and I am very glad I did.” “Schwartz has curated a veritable smorgasbord of restomod goodness, moving effortlessly from coupes to trucks, American muscle to Italian speed, and powertrains that run the gamut from naturally aspirated to turbocharged to fully electrified.” “Porsche fans will absolutely love this book.” “…make the book as enjoyable to read as it is to browse.” “My hat is off to every builder featured in Restomods: The New World Order of Handcrafted Cars for not only preserving these automotive icons, but for giving them new superpowers and securing their place in the hearts and minds of future generations.”" - LA Car Online
"""Bill Schwartz’s well-researched, 324-page hardback is a fascinating Who’s who of the industry, filled with 55 of the scene’s biggest movers and shakers – you’ll know your Revology from your Zero Labs in no time."" ""Schwartz also explores the firms turning classics into battery-powered vehicles, the well-known marques making continuation models (such as Jaguar’s 2018 D-type) and those who are reviving old names. Each entry is accompanied by a small factfile, a biography, and quotes from owners, founders and CEOs.""" - Classic & Sports Car
ISBN: 9781788843379
Dimensions: 325mm x 285mm x 30mm
Weight: 2900g
324 pages