Buick: 1946-1960 Photo Archive
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (993 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1583881786 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-05 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Olsen has been a transportation enthusiast his entire life. . His appreciation for and knowledge of cars also goes way back, and Olsen has authored a number of automotive books about Oldsmobile, Hudson, Nash, Station Wagons, Automotive Factories, and more. A former railroad employee of Great Northern, Burlington Northern, and Soo Line, he has been photographing trains and trolleys for forty years. About the Author Byron D
Share these heady days of growth and success for an American automotive icon with superb quality original factory photos from the time when Buick was one of America's most popular automobiles. By 1954, Buick succeeded in reaching third place in sales, ahead of Plymouth. When World War II ended in 1945, Buick was champing at the bit to forge ahead in the sales race with its reputation for size, prestige and straight eight cylinder power in every model. Relive the arrival of 'ventiports', Dynaflow drive, sweep spears of chrome, and all of the other Buick trademarks that became part of the American lexicon.. This new book highlights General Motors oldest division during some of its most successful and exciting years, 1946 through 1960. But after a few heady years among the sales leaders, some unfortunate styling decisions in 1957 and 1958 would topple Buick from the leadership pedestal
Five Stars Susie Cool pictures. My husband loved it!!. Trip down memory lane This book brought back quite a few memories I had of driving the 50's Buicks and Oldsmobiles. Although about half were made before I was born, and the other half graced show rooms when I was still an infant, when I became old enough to drive, these chrome laden cars were all a young guy could afford. We grew to love these cars, and especially the classic Buicks of the 50's. It is so great to see a book that pays tribute to these beautiful vehicles that even to this day put a smile on my face when behind the wheel. I show pictures of these cars to younger people today, especially tweens and teens, and it is so cool to see their jaws drop. The. Buick & how General Motors lost it's way In the 1950s and 1960s GM had an over 50% + share of the market place in the USA. It was so successful that there was the constant threat of anti-trust action to break up the company. Looking through the book, BUICK 19Buick & how General Motors lost it's way GRH "Ex WHA Jet" In the 1950s and 1960s GM had an over 50% + share of the market place in the USA. It was so successful that there was the constant threat of anti-trust action to break up the company. Looking through the book, BUICK 1946-1960 PHOTO ARCHIVE, one can't help but notice how aggressively styled these cars were. Whether or not one appreciates these chrome laden land yachts today, one has to consider GM at least took a chance by making cars that stood out from the crowd, and thereby enjoyed great sales success. Unlike the GM line up of today, all of which unfortunately seem to be patterned after the late not-so-great Chevrolet Cavalier, which shoul. 6-1960 PHOTO ARCHIVE, one can't help but notice how aggressively styled these cars were. Whether or not one appreciates these chrome laden land yachts today, one has to consider GM at least took a chance by making cars that stood out from the crowd, and thereby enjoyed great sales success. Unlike the GM line up of today, all of which unfortunately seem to be patterned after the late not-so-great Chevrolet Cavalier, which shoul
Byron D. A former railroad employee of Great Northern, Burlington Northern, and Soo Line, he has been photographing trains and trolleys for forty years. His appreciation for and knowledge of cars also goes way back, and Olsen has authored a number of automotive books about Oldsmobile, Hudson, Nash, Station Wagons, Automotive Factories, and more. . Olsen has been a transportation enthusiast his entire life