Since the launch of the original two-seater City Coupe in 1999, the SMART marque has achieved wide success throughout Europe. Since then, this model - now sold as the ForTwo - has become a popular sight in every major European city and urban region, particularly in the UK. The SMART is an individual's car, and the availability of a vast range of funky panel designs and accessories enables SMART drivers to stand out from the crowd. Here is a fascinating insight into the design and evolution of the SMART, as well as an essential guide to ownership.
Table of Contents
* How the SMART came about, the development story and evolution, including a look at the forthcoming ForMore 4x4. * Details of all variants, including the original City Coupe, the ForTwo, the Cabriolet and Brabus versions, the Roadster and ForFour. * A look at how the public took the SMART to their hearts, including interviews with owners and photographs of their cars. * The interesting ways that people modify their SMARTs, including interchangeable body panels, mechanical upgrades and extra power. * Buying a SMART, inspection advice, ownership and maintenance. * Appendices providing specifications, sales figures for all models, specialists and clubs.
Author Biography
Paul Guinness has written for a number of leading motoring magazines, and is currently a regular contributor to Classic Car Mart and 4x4 Mart. This is his second book for Haynes, his first being You & Your Suzuki 4x4. He lives at Stourbridge in the West Midlands.
