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. 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text combine with the use of contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos, and over 90 new, previously unpublished colour photos of restored examples to relate the importance of these historic vehicles.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.
Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
Publication Date: 28/01/2022
- ISBN:
- 9781787118386
- 9781787118386
- Category:
- Uncategorized
- Format:
- Epub (Kobo), Epub (Adobe)
- Publication Date:
- 28-01-2022
- Language:
- English
- Publisher:
- Veloce Publishing Ltd
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