American Trucks of the 1950s (Those were the days)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (516 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845842278 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 96 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-10-26 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Lack Luster At Best The title jumps out at you and you feel the excitement of experencing those long ago days of trucking. However, after just a ashort time, I realized this was a lack luster at best book trying to explain the time period leading up to and thru the the 1950's. There are far better books out there available that do the 1950's trucking scene better justice and with better pictures and more hist. Top notch research book George R. Sup Great source for data on these trucks. Well laid out. Covers an era, that shaped the trucking area. Trucks, my Father drove. "Five Stars" according to Jonathan hinkler. Great book i enjoy reading it and it has lots of information and pics
This concise volume covers not only the histories of the major and lesser known truck manufactures, but also the obscure, yet historically significant manufacturers such as Available, Biederman, Brown, Corbitt, Leyland Canada and others. Comprehensive captions and supportive text combine with contemporary brochures, period literature, road test info of the day, factory photographs and over fifty color photos of restored American trucks, to relate the importance of these historic vehicles. This succinct, factual book on American trucking provides a nostalgic look at a significant era in North American history.. Following World War II, North American truck manufacturers responded to the prosperity of the 1950s with fresh designs and features. These rugged, reliable trucks were capable of transcontinental commutes of goods on a regular basis, or performing delivery and construction tasks in and around cities. This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that bui
"This book is a must read for fans of heavy trucks, and the history lesson is made much more informative by the addition of a huge archive of illustrations, brochures and photos" – rpmcanada