This book looks at all the major makers, focusing on the innovations, unique styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed.
AMC to Willys 1945 to 1960
Paperback
Publication Date: 15/11/2022
"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. Also, there were dozens of backyard enthusiasts trying to design the perfect American sports car, such as Cunningham, Fitch, Darrin, Williams, etc. 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. There were steam cars, microcars, three-wheel cars and flying cars, all competing to capture the consumer's fancy and become significant builders in the years following World War II. Detailed captions and supportive text combine with the use of contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos, and over 90 new, unpublished colour photos of restored examples to relate the importance of these historic vehicles.
This book looks at all the major makers, focusing on the innovations, unique styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed.
This book looks at all the major makers, focusing on the innovations, unique styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed.
- ISBN:
- 9781845842390
- 9781845842390
- Category:
- Motor cars: general interest
- Format:
- Paperback
- Publication Date:
- 15-11-2022
- Publisher:
- David & Charles
- Country of origin:
- United Kingdom
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions (mm):
- 185x206x8mm
- Weight:
- 0.32kg
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