Author: David Newhardt, Robert Genat
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616730727
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
American Cars of the 1950s
Author: David Newhardt, Robert Genat
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616730727
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781616730727
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 196
Book Description
Classic Cars of the Fifties
Author: Bruce LaFontaine
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486433264
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Handsome, ready-to-color images, attractively rendered in precise detail, depict the sleek 1950 Mercury two-door sedan, luxurious 1952 Cadillac four-door sedan, 1953 Buick Skylark convertible with wire wheels, 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II, and 26 other impressive models. Captions. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 9780486433264
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 36
Book Description
Handsome, ready-to-color images, attractively rendered in precise detail, depict the sleek 1950 Mercury two-door sedan, luxurious 1952 Cadillac four-door sedan, 1953 Buick Skylark convertible with wire wheels, 1957 Lincoln Continental Mark II, and 26 other impressive models. Captions. 30 black-and-white illustrations.
Fifties Flashback
Author: Dennis Adler
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760319278
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
No other era in automotive history is as revered as the 1950s, when Detroit was the center of the auto world and the American V-8 was king of the road. With hundreds of color photos of beautiful restorations and a collection of rare archival photos, Dennis Adler has compiled a detailed history of the emerging postwar American auto industry.
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760319278
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 162
Book Description
No other era in automotive history is as revered as the 1950s, when Detroit was the center of the auto world and the American V-8 was king of the road. With hundreds of color photos of beautiful restorations and a collection of rare archival photos, Dennis Adler has compiled a detailed history of the emerging postwar American auto industry.
Cars of the Fabulous '50s
Author: James M. Flammang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785343752
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Enjoy a colorful look back at the cars and the culture that made the '50s memorable. All the popular American makes, from AMC to Willys, pass in review once again in more than 1600 photos.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785343752
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Enjoy a colorful look back at the cars and the culture that made the '50s memorable. All the popular American makes, from AMC to Willys, pass in review once again in more than 1600 photos.
50s Cars
Author: Jim Heimann
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783822816301
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Gathers advertisements for American automobiles manufactured during the 1950s and briefly describes developments in the auto industry during the decade.
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
ISBN: 9783822816301
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 181
Book Description
Gathers advertisements for American automobiles manufactured during the 1950s and briefly describes developments in the auto industry during the decade.
Fords of the Fifties
Author: Michael Parris
Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks
ISBN: 9781931128148
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fords of the Fifties is a book about Ford Motor Company and its cars during the 1950s -- the romantic decade of chrome, fins and dual exhausts. Much of the photography is by author Mike Parris. Original photographs and information from the archives of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and the Detroit Library's National Automotive Collection are also featured in this must-have book for any classic car enthusiast. Parris blends a behind-the-scenes story of Ford Motor Company's survival and comeback from 1949 to 1959 with these beautiful images, interviews and details of classic Fords.
Publisher: California Bill's Automotive Handbooks
ISBN: 9781931128148
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
Fords of the Fifties is a book about Ford Motor Company and its cars during the 1950s -- the romantic decade of chrome, fins and dual exhausts. Much of the photography is by author Mike Parris. Original photographs and information from the archives of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and the Detroit Library's National Automotive Collection are also featured in this must-have book for any classic car enthusiast. Parris blends a behind-the-scenes story of Ford Motor Company's survival and comeback from 1949 to 1959 with these beautiful images, interviews and details of classic Fords.
Tinplate Toy Cars of the 1950s and 1960s from Japan
Author: Andrew Ralston
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781845841263
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After the Second World War, Japanese toy makers made tinplate replicas of many American and European cars, often reaching surprising heights of realism. Today, these tin cars are the most desirable of all vintage toys, fetching prices at auction in excess of diecast cars such as Dinky Toys. Seeking out the finest examples of these toys has been a lifelong passion for Bruce Sterling of New York, who has allowed his collection to be pictured in this volume. 150 of the rarest and best toys are shown, all of them in pristine condition with their original boxes. Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, Packard and many other famous American names are represented, in addition to a good selection of European vehicles. All the toys are described in detail, and background information is provided about the prototypes on which they are based. A guide to current values is also given. This is a book that will be treasured, not only by specialist collectors, but by all who are passionate about vintage toys and classic vehicles.
Publisher: Veloce Publishing Ltd
ISBN: 9781845841263
Category : Antiques & Collectibles
Languages : en
Pages : 0
Book Description
After the Second World War, Japanese toy makers made tinplate replicas of many American and European cars, often reaching surprising heights of realism. Today, these tin cars are the most desirable of all vintage toys, fetching prices at auction in excess of diecast cars such as Dinky Toys. Seeking out the finest examples of these toys has been a lifelong passion for Bruce Sterling of New York, who has allowed his collection to be pictured in this volume. 150 of the rarest and best toys are shown, all of them in pristine condition with their original boxes. Cadillac, Chevrolet, Buick, Packard and many other famous American names are represented, in addition to a good selection of European vehicles. All the toys are described in detail, and background information is provided about the prototypes on which they are based. A guide to current values is also given. This is a book that will be treasured, not only by specialist collectors, but by all who are passionate about vintage toys and classic vehicles.
Great Grilles of the '50s
Author: Mark Misercola
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949478259
Category : Antique and classic cars
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The 1950s was a "golden era" for Detroit, reflecting the endless optimism and futuristic view in America following World War II. Car designers and stylists were inspired by current day fighter jets, space age technology, and chrome. Their creations sported great chrome grilles, bullet-nosed bumpers, enormous tail fins, cockpit-styled dashboards, and frames as big as aircraft carriers. The allure and emotional appeal of these cars has been well document in countless books over the years. But without exception all of these titles look fabulous '50s vehicles as the sum of their parts. None focus specifically on what many consider to be the most distinguishing aspect of many of the cars from the fabulous '50s - their front grilles.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781949478259
Category : Antique and classic cars
Languages : en
Pages : 104
Book Description
The 1950s was a "golden era" for Detroit, reflecting the endless optimism and futuristic view in America following World War II. Car designers and stylists were inspired by current day fighter jets, space age technology, and chrome. Their creations sported great chrome grilles, bullet-nosed bumpers, enormous tail fins, cockpit-styled dashboards, and frames as big as aircraft carriers. The allure and emotional appeal of these cars has been well document in countless books over the years. But without exception all of these titles look fabulous '50s vehicles as the sum of their parts. None focus specifically on what many consider to be the most distinguishing aspect of many of the cars from the fabulous '50s - their front grilles.
Great British Cars
Author: Stephen Barnett
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1786854538
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Great British Cars celebrates the cars commonly seen on the nation’s roads during a golden age of motoring from the 1950s to the 1970s. Featuring 40 classic models such as the Ford Zephyr, Hillman Imp, Triumph Herald, Ford Capri, Vauxhall Viva and the Morris Minor 1000, this is a beautifully illustrated and nostalgic road trip back in time.
Publisher: Hachette UK
ISBN: 1786854538
Category : Photography
Languages : en
Pages : 319
Book Description
Great British Cars celebrates the cars commonly seen on the nation’s roads during a golden age of motoring from the 1950s to the 1970s. Featuring 40 classic models such as the Ford Zephyr, Hillman Imp, Triumph Herald, Ford Capri, Vauxhall Viva and the Morris Minor 1000, this is a beautifully illustrated and nostalgic road trip back in time.
Ebony
Author:
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 144
Book Description
EBONY is the flagship magazine of Johnson Publishing. Founded in 1945 by John H. Johnson, it still maintains the highest global circulation of any African American-focused magazine.