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18%OFFNorm Mort - American Independent Automakers - 9781845842390 - V9781845842390
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American Independent Automakers

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Description for American Independent Automakers Paperback. Covers the attempts by major automakers such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash and Hudson to compete with the 'Big Three' in America. This book offers a look at the major makers, focusing on the innovations, styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed. Series: Those Were the Days.. Num Pages: 96 pages, 100 illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KBB; 3JJPG; KNDR; WGCB. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 189 x 208 x 10. Weight in Grams: 318.
American 'Independent' Automakers 1945-1960 covers the attempts by major makes, such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash, and Hudson, to compete with the ‘Big Three' in America. The ‘Independents' were the first to introduce all-new models in an attempt to increase their market share and ensure the future. In addition, dozens of backyard enthusiasts such as Cunningham, Fitch, Darrin, Williams, etc, were trying to design the perfect American sports car. A similar number endeavoured to build small, economical cars, such as Davis, Allstate, Playboy, Crosley, and the diminutive King Midget, yet all were ultimately doomed to fail. ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Veloce Publishing Ltd United Kingdom
Number of pages
96
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2010
Series
Those Were the Days...
Condition
New
Weight
318g
Number of Pages
96
Place of Publication
, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781845842390
SKU
V9781845842390
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 15 to 20 working days
Ref
99-15

About Norm Mort
Canadian Norm Mort has had a lifelong interest in historic vehicles, and by the age of 10 was photographing old vehicles parked by the side of the road; by the age of 12 he was the youngest member on the executive of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada. After graduating from the University of Toronto, Norm became ... Read more

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