Few pursuits in the automotive world merge nostalgia and innovation as seamlessly as the restomod movement. In an era of rapid technological advancement, these reimagined icons bridge the past and future, preserving the essence of classic automobiles while enhancing them with modern performance, precision engineering, and drivability. Created by Gestalten and Classic Driver, the book 'Drive Different - Restomods and Iconic Automobiles Reimagined' is a visually captivating exploration of the art and craft behind these custom builds. Through a curated selection of groundbreaking restomods and retrofuturistic automobiles, the book celebrates the delicate balance between restoration and reinvention — where heritage is honored and evolution embraced.
The 228-page coffee table book features the latest and greatest creations from pioneering customization and restomod brands like Automobili Amos, Alfaholics, Cool & Vintage, Lanzante, Prodrive and Tuthill, and it presents upcoming brands like AGTZ, Eccentrica, HWA, L'Art de l'Automobile, Nardone, Oilstainlab and Officine Fioravanti. Electrified classics from Bisimoto, Crayford, Everrati, Garage Italia and Zero Labs are featured alongside the latest creations of renowned design studios like Bertone, Carrozzeria Touring and Zagato. Freshly revived concept cars like the Aston Martin Bulldog, Auto Union Type 52, BMW Garmisch and the Lamborghini Countach LP500 complete the book.
Released in Europe on 26 August and in the US in October 2025, 'Drive Different - Restomods and Iconic Automobiles Reimagined' is the first collaboration between the Berlin-based design publishing house Gestalten and Classic Driver since the critically acclaimed 2017 book 'Fast Forward: The Cars of the Future, the Future of Cars'. In the preface to 'Drive Different', Classic Driver's Editor-in-Chief Jan Baedeker takes the readers on a journey through the history of the restomod and customization movement from the very beginnings until today, while Editor-at-Large Mikey Snelgar has written and edited detailed profiles on 48 of the most influential cars from the contemporary scene. Printed in large scale and on high-quality paper, the book features beautiful images by the automotive world's leading photographers, including Classic Driver regulars like Stephan Bauer, Federico Bajetti, Rémi Dargegen, Fabrizio D’Aloisio, Andrea Klainguti , Mark Riccioni, Tom Shaxson, Amy Shore, Kevin van Campenhout and G.F. Williams.
For automotive enthusiasts, designers, and those who appreciate the blend of history and cutting-edge technology, 'Drive Different' is the ultimate resource on the culture, craftsmanship, and engineering mastery shaping the future of classic cars. You can now buy 'Drive Different - Restomods and Iconic Automobiles Reimagined' in the CD Shop.
