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Book Synopsis Cars of the Fantastic '50s by : Daniel B. Lyons
Download or read book Cars of the Fantastic '50s written by Daniel B. Lyons and published by Krause Publications. This book was released on 2005-11-18 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It was a time when Americans who has grown up in the Great Depression and has won World War II dreamed big dreams. Anything was possible. Rockets reached for the stars. Television opened a new window to the world. The suburbs grew and small towns changed. And everyone drove cars and trucks that reflected their lifestyle. It was a fantastic and colorful era. And these are the fantastic and colorful icons?the Cars of the Fantastic '50s.
Download or read book Tampa Bay Magazine written by and published by . This book was released on 2007-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tampa Bay Magazine is the area's lifestyle magazine. For over 25 years it has been featuring the places, people and pleasures of Tampa Bay Florida, that includes Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. You won't know Tampa Bay until you read Tampa Bay Magazine.
Book Synopsis Cars of the Fabulous Fifties by : James M. Flammang
Download or read book Cars of the Fabulous Fifties written by James M. Flammang and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 1995-01-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cars of the fabulous fifties; Consumer guide.
Download or read book The Fabulous 50's written by John Gunnell and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 308 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 500 period automobile photos, publicity stills, advertisements, and billboards in "The Fabulous 50's" illustrate the human experience in American between 1950 and 1959. Fact-filled captions explain how the people, products and philosophies of the period took everyone from railroads to rocket ships.
Book Synopsis Cars of The 50s by : James M. Flammang
Download or read book Cars of The 50s written by James M. Flammang and published by . This book was released on 2008-09-01 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While automobiles serve as its hub, Cars of the Fabulous '50s is more than a mere "car book." Instead, it's a spirited romp through a period that's filled with fond memories for those who lived it. Classic 1950s cars like the Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Plymouth Belvedere, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Montclar, Chevy Bel Air, and the original Corvette exemplified the spirit of those times: They were brawny and proud, hopeful and boastful, strong and special. Practically every page of this handsome leather-bound book is overflowing with brilliant chrome, magnificent tail fins, and vibrant paint jobs. You'll find: • Hundreds of incredible photos of vintage cars • Year-by-year summaries of each major manufacturer from the 1950s, including Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Packard, Studebaker, Hudson, Nash, AMC, Crosley, and Kaiser-Willys • Lively original ads and promotional illustrations • Informative essays about what was happening with cars and the culture at large during every year in the 1950s • Fascinating trivia, anecdotes, and quotes relating to 1950s cars Whether you're a diehard gearhead or you're simply interested in American history, Cars of the Fabulous '50s is a book that you'll return to again and again.
Book Synopsis Cars of the 50s by : Jeffrey Godshall
Download or read book Cars of the 50s written by Jeffrey Godshall and published by Publications International. This book was released on 2005-01-01 with total page 320 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The flamboyant styling of 1950s American cars still captivates enthusiasts. But these fondly remembered designs weren't dreamed up overnight. This picture-rich book features rare drawings and photos of styling-studio mock ups that show how many of the decade's cherished cars got their look-and how they might have turned out differently! Professional auto designer Jeffrey Godshall and the editors of award winning Collectible Automobile? magazine team up to tell the stories of the trends and the people behind American car styling in the Fabulous '50s. Hundreds of fascinating "behind-the-scenes" photos of cars under development and of the finished versions. Concise overviews of each manufacturer's styling written by a veteran "Big Three" designer
Book Synopsis The Automobile and American Life, 2d ed. by : John Heitmann
Download or read book The Automobile and American Life, 2d ed. written by John Heitmann and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2018-07-31 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Now revised and updated, this book tells the story of how the automobile transformed American life and how automotive design and technology have changed over time. It details cars' inception as a mechanical curiosity and later a plaything for the wealthy; racing and the promotion of the industry; Henry Ford and the advent of mass production; market competition during the 1920s; the development of roads and accompanying highway culture; the effects of the Great Depression and World War II; the automotive Golden Age of the 1950s; oil crises and the turbulent 1970s; the decline and then resurgence of the Big Three; and how American car culture has been represented in film, music and literature. Updated notes and a select bibliography serve as valuable resources to those interested in automotive history.
Download or read book Cars of the 50s written by Consumer Guide and published by . This book was released on 1978 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Hot Cars of the '50s by : Craig Cheetham
Download or read book Hot Cars of the '50s written by Craig Cheetham and published by Thunder Bay Press (CA). This book was released on 2004 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 1950s saw the automobile come of age, with some of the most imaginative developments in car design asserting a new confidence in the car as an accessible symbol of freedom. One of the great eras of automobile production, the '50s saw cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, and Jaguar XK120 hit the roads, as well as the more glamorous MGA, Mercedes 190SL, and the Triumph TR3. Hot Cars of the '50s celebrates the best cars of the decade, providing a detailed look at more than sixty of the greatest and most stylish automobiles from around the world. All the great names are covered, including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, Jaguar, MG, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Rolls-Royce. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail. Specifications are provided for each machine, including performance statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear, and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the hood, examining the chassis and suspension as well as the design of the engine. Finally, the book tracks the production milestones of each car and marks refinements and developments in styling and performance. Packed with information and great photos, this volume is a must for all lovers of the classic and stylish machines of the 1950s. Book jacket.
Book Synopsis American Cars of the 1950s by : David Newhardt, Robert Genat
Download or read book American Cars of the 1950s written by David Newhardt, Robert Genat and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 196 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Great Grilles of the '50s by : Mark Misercola
Download or read book Great Grilles of the '50s written by Mark Misercola and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Book Synopsis Cars of the '50s Special Edition by : Mike Mueller
Download or read book Cars of the '50s Special Edition written by Mike Mueller and published by . This book was released on 2002-06 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Cars of the 50s written by Consumer guide and published by . This book was released on 1981 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Book Synopsis Stars and Cars of the '50s by : Edward Quinn
Download or read book Stars and Cars of the '50s written by Edward Quinn and published by Te Neues Publishing Group. This book was released on 2008 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A reprieve from post-war austerity, the 1950s epitomized a time of glamour with its film icons and automobiles, which are admired and emulated to this day. Nothing said, "You've made it," quite like getting glammed up and going for a spin in your brand new automobile. The shapes and shades of cars were bright and exaggerated. Car design showed a fervent embrace of the future and a willingness to experiment with something new. Riviera Cocktail photographer Edward Quinn captured all the stars and idols from the worlds of film, music, and the arts, as well as their admirers. Picasso and his Hispano-Suiza, Brigitte Bardot in her Lancia, and many more are featured with their motor toys. With a keen eye and playful exuberance, his images define fifties style.
Book Synopsis FANTASTIC 50 by : JAY KRISHAN BURMAN
Download or read book FANTASTIC 50 written by JAY KRISHAN BURMAN and published by FORTIFY TEEN PUBLICATION. This book was released on 2021-04-18 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The 'Fantastic 50' Stands for 50 fantastic writers. This Anthology is a collection of poems of 50 different versatile poets with more than 50 poems.
Download or read book Fifties Flashback written by Dennis Adler and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2004 with total page 162 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
Download or read book Automobiles of the '50s written by and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Deceased Members of RHS Class of 1951.
