Cars of the 50s

Cars of the 50s
- Information on all cars produced by American automakers in the 1950s.
- More than 2,000 pictures, illustrations, and other artwork.
- Raised hood-ornament emblem on the book's cover.
- Leather-bound edition.
While automobiles serve as its hub, Cars of the Fabulous 50s is more than a mere car book. Instead, it s a spirited romp through a period that s filled with fond memories for those who lived it. Classic 1950s cars like the Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Plymouth Belvedere, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Montclar, Chevy Bel Air, and the original Corvette exemplified the spirit of those times: They were brawny and proud, hopeful and boastful, strong and special.

Practically every page of this handsome leather-bound book is overflowing with brilliant chrome, magnificent tail fins, and vibrant paint jobs. You ll find:

Hundreds of incredible photos of vintage cars
Year-by-year summaries of each major manufacturer from the 1950s, including Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Packard, Studebaker, Hudson, Nash, AMC, Crosley, and Kaiser-Willys
Lively original ads and promotional illustrations
Informative essays about what was happening with cars and the culture at large during every year in the 1950s
Fascinating trivia, anecdotes, and quotes relating to 1950s cars

Whether you re a diehard gearhead or you re simply interested in American history, Cars of the Fabulous 50s is a book that you ll return to again and again.
Country USA
Brand Publications International, Ltd.
Manufacturer Publications International, Ltd.
Binding Hardcover
ReleaseDate 2008-09-01
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781412771184

Country	USA
Brand	Publications International, Ltd.
Manufacturer	Publications International, Ltd.
Binding	Hardcover
ReleaseDate	2008-09-01
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781412771184

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