American Car Haulers (Crestline Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "As the end of the nineteenth century grew near, automotive pioneers were perfecting the first gasoline-powered automobiles..." (more)
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In the early 1920s, over-the-road auto transporters proved an economical alternative to railway shipping. Since then, auto transport trucks have progressed through several stages of evolution, from flat trailers to ramped double-deckers and streamlined units. This chronological scrapbook of archival and contemporary photography documents the evolution of auto transporters over the last 75 years, while introductory text and detailed captions explain the development of these vehicles. Truck and automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the wonderful photography showing haulers from several manufacturers filled with factory-fresh cars from every American automaker.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks International (May 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076030694X
• ISBN-13: 978-0760306949
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 8.3 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #494,911 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars American Car Haulers, March 13, 2009

By	Jose Lopez "Jose Lopez" (Miami,Florida USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

Beautiful Trucks,Cars being delivered,Color Photos,B&W photos, lots of color.Histories, Featured Are Allied Holdings System(the biggest currently in New Car Transport,But In bankruptcy as of this writing),Hadley,Ryder,
Centurion Auto Transport(jacksonville,fl/tropical auto transport miami, Southeast Drivers) and other carriers such as Nu-Car and small carriers as well. Also features rare favorite trucks of mine: Chevy bison,Chevy Titan 90,and it's not so rare cousins GMC ASTRO 95 And GMC General.

5.0 out of 5 stars American Car Haulers: Special Delivery!, September 1, 2002

By	Robert Sandewicz (Monroe Township, New Jersey United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I truly love all kinds of big trucks, but auto carriers never fail to stop me in my tracks wherever I may be. Dick Copello really has hit a tape-measure home run with this book. He does an outstanding job blending a highly-readable text with stunning photos. My sincere recommendation is that if you are a truck fan, you won't be able to put this one down. It will be one of your all-time favorites; I know that it's one of mine!

5.0 out of 5 stars AMERICAN CAR HAULERS, June 29, 2000

By	GORDEN P SCHUBERT (Cheektowaga, NY United States) - See all my reviews

THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT! ITS A MUST HAVE FOR ANYONE WHOSE IN THE AUTOMOBILE TRANSPORT BUSINESS.I MYSELF HAUL CARS OUT OF THE NIAGARA FALLS N.Y. AREA FOR LEASEWAY.THIS BOOK TELLS ABOUT THE HISTORY OF THE AUTO TRANSPORTATION BUSSINESS AND SHOWS GREAT PICTURES OF CAR CARRIERS FROM THE 20S ALL THE WAY THOUGH THE 90S. I RECOMMENDED THIS BOOK TO ALL THE OTHER DRIVERS I WORK WITH AND THEY WILL BE ORDERING THIS BOOK. ITS DEFFINANTLY A MUST HAVE!