The continued improvement of roadways and the dawn of the Interstate highway system in the 1950s was a boon to American industry in general and the trucking industry in particular. Railways no longer represented the only practical means of transporting goods from town to town and state to state. This marque-by-marque photo collection provides a comprehensive and nostalgic look back at the rapid development of tractor-trailer rigs which resulted during the decade of Ike and tailfins. Manufacturers like GMC, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, White, Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Diamond T, International, Mack, Autocar, Brockway, Sterling and more are shown hauling everything from Cadillacs to cabbage across town, up the coast and over mountain passes. Thorough captions describe the development and history of each model depicted in archival black-and-white and period color photography.
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Ron Adams is also the author of MBI's 100 Years of Semi Trucks. He lives in Lenhartsville, Pennsylvania.
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a worthy follow up to 100 years.,
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This review is from: Big Rigs of the 1950s (Crestline) (Paperback)
after purchasing Ron Adams previous book 100 years of semi trucksI was confident this latest offering would be a worthy addition to my, or any ardent truck enthusiasts book collection. I was not dissapointed! If you are familiar with Rons previous work you will enjoy the many photos,and good quality ones at that,included in Big Rigs of the 1950's accompanied with his usual short but interesting brief history and comments. Big Rigs covers all main manufacturers as well as a few lesser known brand documented in mostly black and white shots, but theres enough color plates (approx 73) to bighten up the book. All photos are of a good size. If you are an avid truck photographer or enthusiast of either new or older trucking history ,in this case American, you will appreciate this book.
2 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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Big Rigs of the 1950's . A worthy follow up to 100 years.,
By "ajgmg" (NEW ZEALND) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Big Rigs of the 1950s (Crestline) (Paperback)
after purchasing Ron Adams previous book 100 years of semi trucksI was confident this latest offering would be a worthy addition to my, or any ardent truck enthusiasts book collection. I was not dissapointed! If you are familiar with Rons previous work you will enjoy the many photos,and good quality ones at that,included in Big Rigs of the 1950's accompanied with his usual short but interesting brief history and comments. Big Rigs covers all main manufacturers as well as a few lesser known brand documented in mostly black and white shots, but theres enough color plates (approx 73) to bighten up the book. All photos are of a good size. If you are an avid truck photographer or enthusiast of either new or older trucking history ,in this case American, you will appreciate this book.
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Competition was fierce among the numerous truck manufacturers in the early 1990s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reefer trailer, sleeper cab, double trailers, day cab Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ron Adams Collection, Detroit Diesel, Los Angeles, North Carolina, New York, White Motor Company, Brian Williams, Sterling White, West Coast, United States, Dodge Model, Freightliner Model, New Jersey, East Coast, Ford Model, Great Dane, Neil Sher, Autocar Company, Freigbtliner Corp, Freightliner Corporation, Henry Ford, Kansas City, Salt Lake City New!
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Competition was fierce among the numerous truck manufacturers in the early 1990s. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
reefer trailer, sleeper cab, double trailers, day cab Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Ron Adams Collection, Detroit Diesel, Los Angeles, North Carolina, New York, White Motor Company, Brian Williams, Sterling White, West Coast, United States, Dodge Model, Freightliner Model, New Jersey, East Coast, Ford Model, Great Dane, Neil Sher, Autocar Company, Freigbtliner Corp, Freightliner Corporation, Henry Ford, Kansas City, Salt Lake City New!
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- The Great Lakes (New True Books) by Kathy Henderson on page 141
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