Table of Contents

CHAPTER ONE - SMART MOVE Development of the smart brand; early design ideas; announcement of the city-coupe; the smart production process. CHAPTER TWO - THE EARLY DAYS The range expands to include cabrio and diesel models; power upgrade; suspension improvements after handling scare; accessories and interchangeable body panels. CHAPTER THREE - SMART EVOLUTION Evolution of the city-coupe into the fortwo; development of the BRABUS smart; launch of the smart crossblade. CHAPTER FOUR - SPORTY SMART Development and launch of smart roadster and roadster-coupe; rave press reviews; analysis of the models; driving impressions; cessation of production and subsequent sale of production rights. CHAPTER FIVE - FUN AND FROLICS The human side of smart ownership: the annual London to Brighton run; how owners personalise their cars (multi-coloured panels, power upgrades, accessories, etc.); photographs of modified and personalised cars. CHAPTER SIX - THE NEW GENERATION Announcement of the all-new smart fortwo for 2007; new future direction of the company; debut of the smart brand in the USA and the American-spec fortwo. CHAPTER SEVEN - CHANGING WORLD Up to date history of smart is covered, through to today - with the fortwo's new-found American success and plans to expand into China. APPENDIX 1 - THE FAMILY SMART Development of forfour in conjunction with Mitsubishi; launch of forfour line-up; press reaction; analysis of the full range; cessation of production and the reasons behind it; rationalisation of the smart line-up (including cancellation of forthcoming 4x4). APPENDIX 2 - SMART ONLINE Full listing of all the official smart websites around the world, plus website addresses of smart specialists and clubs. INDEX

About the Author

Paul Jackson has been a smart fanatic since the model's debut, and purchased one of the first officially imported examples in the UK. Since then he has owned a succession of city-coupes and fortwos, as well as a roadster coupe. He is actively involved in the smart scene, and has accumulated a large collection of smart photography, brochures and paraphernalia. This, the little book of smart, is Paul's first motoring book, which makes full use of his archives, his experience and his expertise.