After a career in book publishing and international software development, Julian has been a full-time motoring writer and translator for more than ten years. He is a member of the Guild of Motoring Writers. Julian has written or translated more than 20 books on classic cars, car design and the history of motorsport, and is also a commentator at leading events including Le Mans Classic. This is the ninth book he has written for Veloce, following several Essential Buyer's Guides and Citroën Cars 1934-1986: A Pictorial History, in the same series as this. Julian has long been interested in Saab's stylish and innovative cars. He currently owns a 9-3 2.8 V6 Turbo and previously ran a 900 NG.