Cars of the 1950's

Cars of the 1950s invites readers to celebrate the magnificent automobiles that defined the decade from the last of the woody wagons in the early 1950s to the tail-finned chrome mobiles that closed out the era. Each year brought a new twist on longer, lower, wider, along with the ever-taller tailfins and ever more chrome. And don t forget the horsepower race, which prompted many manufacturers to triple power output throughout the 1950s. The Auto Editors of Consumer Guide have compiled a tribute to the cars of the 1950s. More than 700 images, including period newspaper and magazine ads, showroom brochures, and photos, showcase the decade s ever larger, more colorful, more powerful automobiles, from the 1951 Chrysler Hemi to the 1959 Cadillac Eldorado. Cars of the 1950s is a historical look at the vehicles of an iconic decade, organized according to these manufacturers: American Motors Corporation Chrysler Corporation Ford Motor Company General Motors Corporation Hudson Kaiser-Frazer Corporation Nash Packard Studebaker Studebaker-Packard Corporation Readers will appreciate an insider s view of scores of classic cars of the 1950s, including: 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air 1955 Chrysler 300C Buick Roadmaster Cadillac Eldorado Corvette convertibles Edsel Ford Thunderbird Hudson Hornet Mercury Turnpike Cruiser Cars of the 1950s celebrates the most exciting and memorable cars built in the USA. The beautifully designed hardbound book makes a terrific gift for car lovers of all ages. The jacket sleek, glossy, and foil-embossed is a reflection of the magnificent cars featured inside.
ASIN: 1412713900
VSKU: BVV.1412713900.G
Condition: Good
Author/Artist:Auto Editors of Consumer Guide|Publications International Ltd.
Binding: Hardcover
Note: Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.
Condition Notes: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.