American 'Independent' Automakers: AMC to Willys 1945 to 1960 (Those were the days)
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| Rating | : | 4.86 (964 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845842391 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-21 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The independent automakers who had survived the depression of the 1930s had flexibility and enough capital from the war to be the first to launch all-new models for a car starved nation. So lucrative was the American post-war car market that new automobile companies were also formed to cash in on the pent-up demand for new cars. This is their story told through text and the use of contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos, road test info and over 90 new, unpublished color photos of restored examples to relate the importance of these historic vehicles.
"Packed with factory photos and ads from the author's own collection. This is a worthwhile book even for those with a knowledge of American indies." – Autonet
D. Steinmetz said Not quite what I expected.. This is a nice book. I've always been fascinated by the independent automakers, the few that survived the Depression and lasted into the 50's. There were new car companies that popped up after World War "Not quite what I expected." according to D. Steinmetz. This is a nice book. I've always been fascinated by the independent automakers, the few that survived the Depression and lasted into the 50's. There were new car companies that popped up after World War 2, most notable being Kaiser-Frazer and the ill-fated Tucker. But this book really is just a polite overview, as far as each company's history is concerned, and nothing more. Published in the UK, there are lots of. , most notable being Kaiser-Frazer and the ill-fated Tucker. But this book really is just a polite overview, as far as each company's history is concerned, and nothing more. Published in the UK, there are lots of. An outstanding story told through text and auto maker advertising Midwest Book Review Any car buff interested in autos made from 1945 to 1960 MUST have this review of the old-timers, which includes model history and complete ranges. Unique, rare models, production data, and issue dates accompany over a hundred color photos, original ads and brochure images to make for an outstanding story told through text and auto maker advertising.. Sam Hastings said Should be taught in schools. This book reminded me that Ford and GM were not the only cars of my youth. Quite a few of the makes chronicled here were unfamiliar to me. A must have for any automotive collection.