Automobile Heritage and Tourism

Automobile heritage is a diverse and complex area that includes historic vehicles, collectors, enthusiasts, museums, exhibitions, and paraphernalia. This book explores the impacts of automobile heritage on tourism, providing a global and interdisciplinary view of the subject with international contributions from established and emerging scholars. It appeals to a wide audience, including cultural heritage and industrial heritage tourism practitioners.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 268 pages
Publication date: 13 June 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Automobile heritage is a multifaceted and intricate realm that encompasses a wide array of artifacts and activities. It extends beyond the mere preservation of historic vehicles, which are the primary focal points of this niche, to include communities of collectors and enthusiasts, private owners, public institutions, historic motoring environments, and an extensive network of thousands of museums, exhibitions, and car shows across the globe. Moreover, the realm of automobile heritage encompasses a diverse range of paraphernalia, including original and replicated promotional materials, equipment, and parts, as well as guidebooks.

While automobile heritage has received some scholarly attention, Automobile Heritage and Tourism stands out as a unique exploration of its scope and significance within the realm of tourism. This book delves into a vast array of topics, encompassing the experiences of using and collecting old cars, the development of related destinations, the role of automobile heritage and museums, as well as events such as vintage automobile racing, promotion, and social change. By providing a comprehensive review of the impacts of automobile heritage on tourism, the book offers a thorough examination of this subject from a global and interdisciplinary perspective.

Throughout the book, various theories are analyzed, providing a framework for understanding the collection, display, exhibition, and use of historic automobiles. These theories are drawn from diverse fields, including cultural heritage, industrial heritage tourism, and the management of automobile heritage attractions and events. The title adopts a broad and inclusive approach, drawing contributions from established and emerging scholars from around the world, contributing to a rich and diverse understanding of automobile heritage.

In conclusion, Automobile Heritage and Tourism is a valuable addition to the literature on industrial heritage tourism. It appeals to a wide audience, including cultural heritage professionals, industrial heritage enthusiasts, practitioners involved in the planning, restoration, exhibition, and management of automobile heritage attractions and events. By offering a comprehensive and interdisciplinary perspective on this fascinating subject, the book contributes to our understanding of the cultural, historical, and economic significance of automobile heritage in the modern world.

Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032339764