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American Cars, 1946-1959: Every Model, Year by Year
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American Cars, 1946-1959: Every Model, Year by Year Hardcover - 2008

by Flory


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From the resumption of automobile production at the close of World War II through the 1950s, the American auto industry would see the births and deaths of several manufacturers, great technological advances, and an era of dramatic styling as a prospering nation asserted its growing mobility. Cars of this period are among the most iconic vehicles ever built in the United States: the 1949 Ford, the remarkable Studebaker designs of 1950 and 1953, the 1955-1957 Chevrolets, the "Forward Look" Chrysler products, the ill-fated Edsel and many others. This comprehensive reference book details every model from each of the major manufacturers (including independents such as Kaiser-Frazer and Crosley but excluding very low-volume marques such as Tucker) from model years 1946 through 1959. Year by year, it provides an overview of the industry and market, followed by an individual report on each company: its main news for the year (introductions or cancellations of models, new engines and transmissions, advertising themes, sales trends etc.); its production figures and market status; and its powertrain offerings, paint colors and major options. The company's models are then detailed individually with such information as body styles, prices, dimensions and weights, standard equipment and production figures. Nearly 1,000 photographs are included.

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  • Title American Cars, 1946-1959: Every Model, Year by Year
  • Author Flory
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 1047
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McFarland & Company
  • Date 2008-07
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780786432295 / 0786432292
  • Weight 5.76 lbs (2.61 kg)
  • Dimensions 11 x 8.5 x 2.1 in (27.94 x 21.59 x 5.33 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Library of Congress subjects Automobiles - United States - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2008004086
  • Dewey Decimal Code 629.222

About the author

J. "Kelly" Flory, Jr., is a claim analyst and longtime car enthusiast. He lives in Lenexa, Kansas.
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