Let me start by saying this book is a mixed bag. If you're a die-hard classic car enthusiast, flipping through the glossy pages of auction results and rare models might give you a temporary thrill. The photography is crisp, and seeing those vintage beauties in print feels nostalgic.

However, the 'meat' of the content left me wanting. The data feels surface-level – like skimming auction catalogs rather than deep analysis. I tried using it to track pricing trends for specific Mercedes-Benz models, but the information was too generalized to be truly useful for serious collectors or investors.

The elephant in the room? The price tag. For what essentially becomes outdated history as soon as newer auction results come in, the cost feels unjustified. I'd expect more timeless insights or at least methodology that could be applied beyond just 2016-2017 data.

Where it does shine is as a coffee table book – something to casually browse when fellow car lovers visit. But if you're looking for serious market intelligence, your money might be better spent on specialized brand clubs or digital platforms with regularly updated data.