American Cars of the 1950s (Gallery) [Paperback]

Robert Genat (Author), David Newhardt (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 15, 2007 | Series: Gallery

In the 1950s the American automobile industry arrived in style.  In the postwar boom, Americans were flush and full of optimism.  They wanted cars that reflected the spirit of the day, and automakers happily obliged.  Thus began the decade of fins and whitewalls, craftsmanship and fine-tuned art on wheels--the decade celebrated in this book.

Here are the cars that Detroit came up with, drawing on all the muscle and magic of the era, the unprecedented prosperity and new technologies and true feats of design.  In splendid, full-color pictures and fact-filled text, the book recreates the iconic era of American automobiles, one car at a time.

From stylish sports cars like the Corvette and Thunderbird, to luxury Lincoln and Cadillac sedans, to the inimitable models from independents like Nash, Studebaker, Crosley, American Cars of the 1950s conveys the spirit of automotive America at its best.

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Book Description

In splendid, full-color pictures and fact-filled text, this book recreates the iconic era of American automobiles, the decade of fins and whitewalls, craftsmanship and fine-tuned art on wheels.  From stylish sports cars like the Corvette and Thunderbird, to luxury Lincoln and Cadillac sedans, to the inimitable models from independents like Nash, Studebaker, Crosley, American Cars of the 1950s captures the spirit of postwar prosperity, new technologies, and unprecedented feats of design that made this decade one of Detroit’s finest moments.

About the Author

 

Robert Genat is an accomplished author and photographer who has written 25 books for MBI Publishing. A self-proclaimed “gearhead,” Robert has restored two classic cars in the last 10 years (one of which was featured in a nationally syndicated television show), and has recently completed a chopped ’32 five-window coupe. He and his wife Robin own and operate ZoneFive Photo. Genat lives in Encinitas, California.

 

David Newhardt is one of the most distinguished automobile photographers working today. He is the author of such best-selling books as Pontiac Firebird Trans Am, and has provided photography for MBI's best-selling titles Corvette Fifty Years, Mustang Forty Years, Mopar Muscle, and Shelby Mustang: Racer for the Street. He lives in Pasadena, California.

Product Details

• Paperback: 192 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (December 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760332304
• ISBN-13: 978-0760332306
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 6.6 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #530,179 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Classic Cars of the 50s come alive!, February 27, 2008

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M. A. Rojas "Classic Car Buff" (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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A great buy for a great colorful book of all the 50s Classics. Chevy's, Ford's, Chrysler's, Buick's, Pontiac's, they're all in this book in gorgeous color photographs. Wonderful background stories on all the makes fact filled with interesting anecdotes. A must for any 50s Car enthusiast! Well presented and easy reading.

4.0 out of 5 stars Ahhh...Cars of the 50s, September 29, 2011

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Anthony F. Runfalo (Lafayette, LA) - See all my reviews
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Very enjoyable book, although I wish it were more comprehensive. I love the Chrysler Corporation's "The Forward Look" of the mid-fifties. My favorite car as a teenager was the 1955 and 1956 Plymouth.

5.0 out of 5 stars Christmas gift for Dad, February 6, 2011

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I bought this book for my Dad for Christmas. He loves old, nostalgic cars, and he is a photographer that specifically focuses on these types of cars. He loves the book and was very excited when he opened it on Christmas!