American Station Wagons: The Golden Era 1950-1975 (Those were the days)
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| Rating | : | 4.11 (500 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845842685 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-11-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
"Dissappointed with quality" according to Michael E. Lewis. Very small book, many of the pictures are grainy. Not a lot of information. Many station wagons not covered. Would not recommend.. A great disappointment. Barely scratches the surface of a vast and interesting subject. Too much omitted and there's a disturbing lack of depth or detail to what is included. Does this author really know anything about his subject matter? A great disappointment.to say the least. Better borrowed than bought.. "Okay for a Casual Reader, but not for an Enthusiast" according to Bill Mitchell. This book is okay for someone who is has a casual interest in reading about vintage station wagons, but I would not recommend it to a true enthusiast. The author takes steps to have some decent research, but then includes very obvious errors such as labelling a 1955 Chevrolet a 1956. I get the impression that the author has a strong interest in old American wagons, but doesn't really have a very extensive knowledge.The text touches on the different eras of wagons from the Okay for a Casual Reader, but not for an Enthusiast Bill Mitchell This book is okay for someone who is has a casual interest in reading about vintage station wagons, but I would not recommend it to a true enthusiast. The author takes steps to have some decent research, but then includes very obvious errors such as labelling a 1955 Chevrolet a 1956. I get the impression that the author has a strong interest in old American wagons, but doesn't really have a very extensive knowledge.The text touches on the different eras of wagons from the 40's, 50's, 60's and 70's. The earlier decades seem to be more focussed on the independent automakers rather t. 0's, 50's, 60's and 70's. The earlier decades seem to be more focussed on the independent automakers rather t
With 100 images backed by detailed captions and supportive text, this book describes the multitude of makes and models, as well as recounting the essential role of the classic American station wagon in North American society in the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s. American Station Wagons The Golden Era 1950-1975 examines the important quarter century period when the American station wagon was a family standard and status symbol of a successful suburban lifestyle. Also featured are images of rarer Canadian versions from American manufacturers.. Contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos and over fifty new, unpublished color photos of restored examples help convey the importance of these historic vehicles
Good fun." – Classic & Sports Car"Its 96 colorful pages are packed with photos – some of them taken especially for the book – and vintage ads from the author's own collection." – blogsnoe. "If you're thinking about buying an American estate then this book is a good place to begin your research