Okay, let’s be real—I bought this book partly to impress my gearhead friends during game nights. But flipping through *100 Most Collectible Cars* felt like sneaking into a secret garage where every page revved my inner petrolhead.

The paper quality? Thick enough to survive my toddler’s ‘helpful’ page turns. That matte finish makes Ferrari reds pop without glare—perfect for reading under my garage’s terrible LED lighting.

Here’s the unexpected win: The captions aren’t just specs. They tell stories. Like how the Jaguar E-Type’s door handles were designed to ‘feel like a lover’s wrist.’ Now that’s how you turn a coffee table book into a conversation starter.

Pro tip: Skip the bookmark. You’ll keep stopping mid-read to Google auction prices anyway (RIP my savings account).