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A memorable look at a decade that sums up all that is exciting about the American spirit. A lively, full-color celebration of an automotive era that began with 30s-fashion cars and ended with recognizably modern vehicles. Its also the story of how Americas automakers helped the Allies win World War II. Uses the proven picture-caption format, with over 1,400 photos of every major make of 1940s American car, plus classic independents, such as Hudson and Studebaker. Also includes period "lifestyle" photos, contemporary auto ads, and compelling war-production art. Shows how carmakers emerged from the Great Depression, turning out guns and fighting aircraft before basking in a postwar sellers market.
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Product Identifiers
PublisherPublications International, The Limited
ISBN-100785362746
ISBN-139780785362746
eBay Product ID (ePID)30396271
Product Key Features
Book TitleCars of the Fascinating 40s : a Decade of Challenges and Changes
Number of Pages320 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / General
Publication Year2002
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorNot Available
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight54.5 Oz
Item Length12.1 in
Item Width9.2 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2002-100298
Dewey Edition21
Dewey Decimal629.222/0973/09044
SynopsisA memorable look at a decade that sums up all that is exciting about the American spirit. A lively, full-color celebration of an automotive era that began with '30s-fashion cars and ended with recognizably modern vehicles. It's also the story of how America's automakers helped the Allies win World War II., A memorable look at a decade that sums up all that is exciting about the American spirit. A lively, full-color celebration of an automotive era that began with '30s-fashion cars and ended with recognizably modern vehicles. It's also the story of how America's automakers helped the Allies win World War II. Uses the proven picture-caption format, with over 1,400 photos of every major make of 1940s American car, plus classic independents, such as Hudson and Studebaker. Also includes period "lifestyle" photos, contemporary auto ads, and compelling war-production art. Shows how carmakers emerged from the Great Depression, turning out guns and fighting aircraft before basking in a postwar seller's market.
LC Classification NumberTL23.C366 2002
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- Jul 22, 2016
Excellent Reference!
Very good book detailing automobiles and manufacturing data for US and some foreign cars. Great pictures and good info, very useful in identifying cars and changes from year to year. Part of a series of books from the Auto Editors of Consumers Guide covering the 30s through the 70s.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 10, 2020
Nice condensed quick reference
Chock full of photos, period ads, etc... although small (photos), it's just fine. Text is by the chumps, um, I mean auto editors at Consumer Guide and they regurgitate every negative stereotype about various cars from the 40's.... like the "pregnant elephant" term some(?) used to describe the '48 to '50 Packards, give it a rest. It was probably a single journalist that coined it, not the masses. Aside from these worn out "facts" and some other incorrect assessments by the genius' at Consumer Guide, it's well worth owning as a quick reference, and can be found used at $15 or less.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- May 12, 2025
To me, a very splendid way to spend some hours.
The writing, organization, and photography - very well done! I especially like the interesting supplemental data such as color chip references for various years and models.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jan 21, 2019
Excellent purchase
Really excellent book and the second hand one I bought was every bit as good as a new one for a fraction of the price.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 22, 2019
"Cars, the fabulous '40's"
I have previously acquired the "50's" and "60's" volumes, this one is very good and completes my collection, ThanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 26, 2018
Some great pictures.
Very interesting book with lots of pictures of neat old cars.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Aug 17, 2022
great collection of Hot Rod books
bundling some lower cost books with expensive book made it an overall bargain IMOVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Oct 11, 2021
Wonderful book on cars of the forty's
Great addition to my collection! Awesome book for car enthusiastVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Sep 22, 2023
nice
great low cost publication and it gives great model and manufacture detailsVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
