This book, together with its companion volume CHEVROLET: the Coming of Age (now out of print) forms a history of the Chevrolet cars from 1911 to 1957, Covering the postwar cars manufactured from 1946 to 1959, it stands alone and has been termed "an outstanding history of the marqué",. In it, the products of the Chevrolet Division are carefully studied on an annual model change basis and taken in all, it successfully describes the vehicle''s progression through these years.
The book is intended to be an aid to those interested in identifying significant features and design characteristics of the cars, In addition to a study of the overall appearance, mush attention has been given to providing a photographic study of the details. The wheelcovers, hood ornaments, door knobs, dashboard instruments, are all carefully documented. It has been the intent of the Author to provide a comprehensive ready reference for those interested in the evolution of the Chevrolet passenger cars. From the point of view of the restorer seeking to define his needs to that of an interested bystander simply indulging in nostalgia, the intent has been admirably achieved.
