Discover every facet of American car dealerships throughout history, from the opulent Art Deco showrooms of the 1930s and 1940s, to the clean-cut structures of the 1950s and 1960s, and today's glass-enclosed superstores. Filled with new model previews, grand openings, search lights, and cars cloaked in secrecy, plus collectible advertising memorabilia and giveaway items such as pens, pedal cars, signs, ashtrays, and coffee mugs. Highlighted are dealership business practices, from animal trade-ins at the turn of the century to today's galas.About the AuthorRobert Genat is an accomplished author and photographer who has written numerous books for Motorbooks International. Robert has restored two classic cars in the last 10 years, and is currently working on a chopped deuce coupe. He and his wife, Robin, own and operate Zone Five Photo. Genat lives in Encinitas, California.
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Robert Genat is an accomplished author and photographer who has written numerous books for Motorbooks International. Robert has restored two classic cars in the last 10 years, and is currently working on a chopped deuce coupe. He and his wife, Robin, own and operate Zone Five Photo. Genat lives in Enciritas, California.
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Excellent research and a wealth of information,
This review is from: The American Car Dealership (Hardcover)
An excellent source for anyone interested in the sometimes strange world of car dealers. Covers the history of car dealerships from the turn of the century to today. Chapters dealing with the design of a dealership and the history of famous and not so famous marques add to the over 130 black and white and 40 color photographs. Well written and fascinating. If you know a car nut this is the Christmas present of the year.
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Great Photos A Bit Dated Now..,
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I purchased this book for the "Book Of The Month" thing we do at the office. I work in the automotive aftermarket business. Everyone enjoyed the great pictures, especially the Parts Counters of the past. My only complaint is that the book was originally published in 1999, so it shows a bit dated in layout and editorial.
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Love the New Car Showroom!,
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This is the Best Nostalgic New Car Dealership book ever written! As a Baby Boomer I Lived in new car showrooms in the 50s, 60s, 70s to present day. As I was growing up in the 50s and 60s I couldn't wait for the Fall when all the new cars were secretly taken to the dealers awaiting the official unveiling for the world to see. I would be there on Announcement Day collecting car books and studying all the new features each car had to offer for the new model year. This Book allows me to relive those fabulous years and brings back so many wonderful memories. If you are a Baby Boomer and couldn't wait for the new cars to be displayed in the showrooms, this Book is for you! It is the Best book ever written on Car Dealerships loaded with pictures and amusing stories.
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In 1895, there were only four registered automobiles in the United States. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
new car introduction, dealership facilities, dealer collectibles, new car showroom, dealership sign, dealership building, many dealerships, used car business, new car sales, repair bays, new car dealership, service writer, auto business Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Media Archives, Ford Motor Company, Norm Kraus, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, General Motors, New York, Henry Ford Museum, Escondido Historical Society, Melrose Motors, World War, Grand Spaulding Dodge, Royal Pontiac, Courtesy Oldsmobile History Center, Ken Stevens, San Francisco, Detroit Public Library, Dodge Brothers, Polk Chevrolet, The National Automotive History Collection, Deets Warfield, Jim Wangers, Joe Veraldi, Nick Koroly, Norm's Sport Club, West Coast New!
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Media Archives, Ford Motor Company, Norm Kraus, Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum, General Motors, New York, Henry Ford Museum, Escondido Historical Society, Melrose Motors, World War, Grand Spaulding Dodge, Royal Pontiac, Courtesy Oldsmobile History Center, Ken Stevens, San Francisco, Detroit Public Library, Dodge Brothers, Polk Chevrolet, The National Automotive History Collection, Deets Warfield, Jim Wangers, Joe Veraldi, Nick Koroly, Norm's Sport Club, West Coast New!
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