Cars of the 50s

Cars of the 50s by Auto Editors of Consumer Guide. hardcover edition. ISBN: 9781412771184.

While automobiles serve as its hub, Cars of the 1950s is more than a mere "car book." Instead, its a spirited romp through a period thats filled with fond memories for those who lived it. Classic 1950s cars like the Lincoln Cosmopolitan, Cadillac Coupe de Ville, Plymouth Belvedere, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Montclar, Chevy Bel Air, and the original Corvette exemplified the spirit of those times: They were brawny and proud, hopeful and boastful, strong and special. Practically every page of this handsome leather-bound book is overflowing with brilliant chrome, magnificent tail fins, and vibrant paint jobs. Youll find:Hundreds of incredible photos of vintage carsYear-by-year summaries of each major manufacturer from the 1950s, including Chrysler, Ford, General Motors, Packard, Studebaker, Hudson, Nash, AMC, Crosley, and Kaiser-WillysLively original ads and promotional illustrations Informative essays about what was happeni