A pictorial history of the evolution of the wooden station wagon in America. Over 300 photos illustrate the evolution of the station wagon from the early 1900's Depot Hack to the stately estate wagons of the 1950's. The historical facts are traced in the accompanying text that runs throughout the book. The 160 pages contain mostly color images of every kind of wooden station wagon produced. This hard cover volume is finished with a full color wrap.
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Richard Bloechl is an auto hobbyist/woodie restorer/graphic designer/photographer, who was compelled to undertake a four year quest in researching and photographing these wonderful woodies, to present the most factual and complete book on the subject.
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An in-depth review of the American wood-bodied car,
By "oldwoodie" (Nashville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Woodies & Wagons (Hardcover)
Recently it seems that a new woodie book crops up every year or so. They all are of interest to the woodie enthusiast, but Rich Bloechl's latest work, Woodies & Wagons - A Pictorial History, sets itself apart as an in-depth review of the American wood-bodied car. Hundreds of photos reveal the woodie in its original form - from its 19th century origins through the fifties, when the last cars with structural wood bodies were produced.After four years of careful research, Rich has amassed a huge amount of information and shares it with the reader decade by decade, year by year. By focusing on the chronological development of the woodie, the reader is shown the progression of innovation and style contributed by a variety of builders. The visual record of woodie development includes color photographs by the author supplemented with images gleaned from archives, descendants of builders, and current owners. What is missing? Very little if you prefer original and faithfully restored American woodies. Street rodders may think that it makes a great first volume, hoping for a latter book that covers the last fifty years. Some readers will bemoan the lack of an index, but the chronological format will suffice for most. Rich Bloechl has succeeded in his quest to produce the most complete and factual book on the American woodie. It is a joy to read and will be a great reference for years to come.
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Excellent Pictorial!,
This review is from: Woodies & Wagons (Hardcover)
For those who love Woodies, this book is perfect for you! Great pictures as well as thorough explanations of it's history.
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Woodies & Wagons,
By kwbeets "kb" (LA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Woodies & Wagons (Hardcover)
Great book to add to your collection.
A must read and along with great photo collection of classic woodies. If you like this book you need to get Classic Cars "Woodies a National Treasure",First Glance Books,Inc.,PO BOX 960,Cobb,CA.95426
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The evolution of the wooden station wagon has it's beginnings directly linked to the Railroad depot hacks of the early 1900's. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
special order bodies, door ribs, maple framing, ash framing, rear corner posts, split rear bumper, station sedan, birch paneling, bodied wagons, fender contour, station wagon bodies, commercial chassis, station wagon model, depot hack, wagon production, wagon sales, rib design, series wagons, new body design, other auto manufacturers, series chassis, wagon market, wagon models, new body style, wagon body Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Iron Mountain, Chrysler Town, New Yorker, Chrysler Historical Foundation, Special Deluxe, Mid-State Body, Ford Sportsman, Henry Ford, Chrysler Corp, Bob Brelsford of Palm Springs, Express Wagon, Joseph Wildanger, Chrysler's Town, Ford's Model, Lloyd Mayes of Las Vegas New!
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The evolution of the wooden station wagon has it's beginnings directly linked to the Railroad depot hacks of the early 1900's. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
special order bodies, door ribs, maple framing, ash framing, rear corner posts, split rear bumper, station sedan, birch paneling, bodied wagons, fender contour, station wagon bodies, commercial chassis, station wagon model, depot hack, wagon production, wagon sales, rib design, series wagons, new body design, other auto manufacturers, series chassis, wagon market, wagon models, new body style, wagon body Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Iron Mountain, Chrysler Town, New Yorker, Chrysler Historical Foundation, Special Deluxe, Mid-State Body, Ford Sportsman, Henry Ford, Chrysler Corp, Bob Brelsford of Palm Springs, Express Wagon, Joseph Wildanger, Chrysler's Town, Ford's Model, Lloyd Mayes of Las Vegas New!
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Front Cover | Front Flap | Table of Contents | First Pages | Back Flap | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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- American Cars by Rh Value Publishing in Back Matter
- Pearl Harbor: Japan's Fatal Blunder : The True Story Behind Japan's Attack on December 7, 1941 by Harry Albright on page 83
- American Woodys by David Fetherston in Back Matter
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