Cars of the Fabulous 50s: A Decade of High Style and Good Times
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A Good Deal
This book comes out of a series that Consumer Guide published. I also have their book on Cars of the Fascinating 40s. I think they also have books on cars of the 60s and 70s The books are a large format with a generous number of pages. There are plenty of color photos and most are close to half-page sized. Some photos are of contemporary show cars, others are vintage publicity or advertising illustrations. They're all great photos. The book also shows some color cards that have all the paint colors that were available for that year. The book is organized by year, then by manufacturer (GM, FoMoCo, etc.), and finally by division or marquis. The book isn't 100% comprehensive for each model though they do have information on most models. For example, I noticed a business coupe wasn't shown for one year but they showed one for that brand in a later year. I have a few of these general interest auto books and this would be amongst the better ones because it combines an expanded amount of text along with higher quality illustrations.
My Dad Loved it ! GREAT GIFT. I love it too!
America's 1950s cars are loved all over the world, especially by people who grew up with them ir drove them brand new. Absolutely complete collection of ALL 1950 - 1959 Autos. Great gift for car buffs, mechanics, history lovers, and anyone who just loves the classic American Car... Bright lights, huge engines, and first class luxury all the way. High Quality paper, packed full of hundreds of photos, with great descriptions of each car and the flow of history nkt only of the Auto industry, but of the progress and feelings towards cars in the Golden Age of USA.
A great reference book for remembering the cars of yesterday'
This book has fantastic information about the cars that we love in our early lives.
One of the best "photo books" of cars!
This "Cars of the Faboulas Fifties" book, is part of a series(50's, 60's and 70's cars). I saw all 3 at Costco, years ago. I, being frugal, only bought the 60's one. I enjoyed it so much, I tracked down the 70's and recently 50's version. These 3 are, IMO, a must for any "car guy" (or Gal). Lots of NICE photos, and illistrations,mostly factory images, I believe. All are unmodified, stock appearing cars. One drawback to looking at these books, you'l long for days gone by, when American Cars were KING and the factories offered SO MANY models and bodystyles!! Buy an AMERICAN CAR, today and restore our manufacturering base!
If you love cars of the Fifties, you’ll love this book.
Excellent commentary on cars of the era and insightful comments on the era. Good illustrations and well organized.
exellent book
Beautiful pictures, well detailed, book in new like condition, despite of listing as used. Shipped fast, well packed.
Wonderful!
Wonderful, colorful book. Extensive compilation.
Great coffee table books
Got this for my Car enthusiast husband to complete a series of CARS through the decades. Find them interesting with the discussion of what was going on during the times the cars were manufactured. Great coffee table books.
Go 1950s!
Great cars and great photographs, good reading too.
A great book; I was/am very happy with it
A great book; I was/am very happy with it. I've already loaned it out a couple of times, so get a copy for yourself before my friends order theirs'. Thanks, Dave (in Colorado)
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