Auburn and Cord
Auburn and Cord

Author: Lee Beck

Publisher: Motorbooks International

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13: 9780760301722

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Auburn & Cord Lee Beck & Josh B. Malks Filled with dozens of never-before published archival photographs, this thorough work journeys through the history of the legendary Auburn Automobile Company, its products, and the men who shaped them. From the companys formation in 193 through its demise in 1937, authors Beck and Malks offer this detailed technical history of all models including Auburns Speedster, the pioneering front-wheel drive L-29, the beautiful 81 and the upgraded 812 models. Winner of the 1996 Moto Award. Hdbd., 1x 1, 16pgs., 2 b&w ill.

Glenn Pray: The Man Who Brought Legends to Life
Glenn Pray: The Man Who Brought Legends to Life

Author: John B. Malks

Publisher:

Published: 2015-02-02

Total Pages: 154

ISBN-13: 9781633020245

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This book is the unique and factual biography of the life and times of automotive legend Glenn Pray. The book is for those who are interested in small scale automobile manufacturing, fans of Auburn, Cord and Duesenberg cars, or for those who would just like to read a fascinating true life yarn. As with Preston Tucker and Malcolm Bricklin, Glenn Pray was able to introduce a technically and visually innovative automobile to the world stage. Additionally this book describes his acquisition of the Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Company and his later adventures at manufacturing Auburn replicars. Also recommended is another Josh B. Malks book, 'Cord 810/812 The Timeless Classic'. Many great pictures throughout adds life to the words of this book. "A well-written biography of a man who was obsessed, determined, gutsy, creative and sometimes desperate, but who never let the words 'no'. 'can't' or, impossible' interfere with his quest. very interesting reading." George Smith Past president, Auburn-Cord-Duesenberg Club

Classic Speedsters
Classic Speedsters

Author: Ronald Sieber

Publisher:

Published: 2021-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781737983408

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Classic Speedsters: The Cars, The Times, and The Characters Who Drove Them chronicles the most significant vehicles ever to have traveled American roads and racetracks. Speedsters were the pizzazz cars of their era. Speedsters were owned by entertainers, captains of industry, the wealthy, and in some cases, the everyday guy or gal. They were often expensive, but always fast and sexy. Speedsters were America's first sports cars.Each chapter frames the birth and evolution of a company that produced a speedster model in its lineup and includes a biography of a famous owner of the period. This book traces the journey of the speedster concept across several time periods and among twelve automotive companies. It answers three fundamental questions:· Why were these cars so important and influential?· Why did so many prominent people own them?· What message do they have for modern design?

The Duesenberg Caper
The Duesenberg Caper

Author: Roger Corea

Publisher: SelectBooks, Inc.

Published: 2015-09

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 159079317X

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"A vacation in beautiful Sicily turns deadly when young schoolteachers Andrew Robinson and his wife, Ada, find themselves commissioned to solve one of the oldest mysteries in the classic car world--the whereabouts of the priceless 1935 Duesenberg SJ Emmanuel, formerly owned by King Victor Emmanuel of Italy, that has been missing for decades"--

Legendary Locals of Auburn
Legendary Locals of Auburn

Author: Chad Gramling

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 1467101095

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Sweet Auburn! The loveliest village of the plain. This line from an Oliver Goldsmith poem is believed to have inspired the naming of Auburn, Indiana. Known as "The Home of the Classics" in honor of the Auburn, Cord, and Duesenberg automobiles built by citizens of the city from the early 1900s through 1937, this classic theme runs deep within the people who shaped the very fabric of the community. These locals--like Martha "the Popcorn Lady" Falka, Glenn T. Rieke, Charles Eckhart, William McIntosh, Dr. Bonnell Souder, Irene Bisel, Rollie Muhn, John Martin Smith, and others--dedicated themselves to "Auburn Forever with Honest Endeavor." They advanced a legacy first envisioned for the "loveliest village of the plain" and nurtured its vibrant heritage. Legendary Locals of Auburn explores the stories of these men and women and offers an insightful look into Auburn's remarkable contributions to American culture.

Recreational Vehicles
Recreational Vehicles

Author: Andrew Woodmansey

Publisher: Pen and Sword Transport

Published: 2022-04-06

Total Pages: 653

ISBN-13: 152679246X

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Has there ever been a stranger idea in the vehicle world than putting a house on wheels and taking it on holiday? However odd it may seem, it’s an idea that has caught on. Today there are 15 million recreational vehicles, or ‘RVs’, on the roads of Europe, the USA and Australasia. So how did this fascinating family of vehicles come about? Who were the first recreational nomads, what made them want to take to the road just for pleasure and what did the first RVs look like? The wild ideas of RV pioneers around the world led to both streamlined successes and spectacular failures. This history beautifully illustrates the vehicles and exploits of the early RV mavericks with over 250 period photos of the vehicles, their builders and their owners. It explores the evolution of the RV from its horse-drawn roots through the steam era to the golden age of 1930s caravans and motorhomes. Many rare photos of early RVs were uncovered during the research for this book and are being published for the first time. These photos shed new light on the history of the RV. The RV family is a global one, with six countries in particular having a strong RV heritage - the UK, USA, France, Germany, Australia and New Zealand. In a world first, this history compares the early evolution of RV design and usage in each country. Also featured is an international gallery of RVs adapted for non-recreational purposes. By portraying not just the vehicles but also the trends, people and fashions of the period, this unique RV history reveals the remarkable early days of transport-based tourism and leisure. Andrew Woodmansey’s engaging account of the early days of the RV will appeal not only to RV enthusiasts but also to anyone with an interest in how vehicles set us free to roam the world.

Lost Car Legends
Lost Car Legends

Author: Patrick R. Foster

Publisher: Enthusiast Books

Published: 2020-09

Total Pages: 126

ISBN-13: 9781583883587

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Lost Car Legends is an entertaining look at nearly 50 shuttered independent automakers from the past 75 years. From Allstate to Zimmer, noted automotive historian Pat Foster covers an incredible array of makers and their cars... and what variety there was! There were tiny cars, electric cars, retro cars, luxury cars, commuter cars, sports cars. There were well-established companies with thousands of employees to sham companies with nothing but a good story. Automakers covered include Allstate, Argonaut, AMC, Autoette, Avanti, Bricklin, Checker Motors, Citicar, Commutacar, Colt, Cord Automobile Company, Crosley Motors, Dale, Davis Motorcar Company, Excalibur, Fascination, Frazer, Freeway, Glassic, Henry J, Hudson, International Harvestor, Kaiser, King Midget, Markette, Mobs, Muntz Jet, Nash Motors, Packard, Playboy, Powell, Quantum, Rambler, Shay, Shelby, Stuart, Studebaker, Trivan, Tucker, Willys, Woodhill Wildfire, and Zimmer.

Auburn
Auburn

Author: John Martin Smith

Publisher: Arcadia Publishing

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 164

ISBN-13: 9780738524016

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The citizens of Auburn, Indiana ensure that their city is truly special among the 22 Auburns in the United States. From the time of foraging hogs and cows roaming its streets to nude swimming at the YMCA pool, the landscape of this small town is ever changing and often surprising. Auburn's past is full of many exceptional instances of residents fighting against injustice, including hosting stops along the Underground Railroad and raising Company K of the 44th Indiana Volunteer Infantry to serve the Union during the Civil War. Even before Auburn became a city in 1900, her devoted people displayed how difficulties can be turned into opportunities, and they have always risen to the challenge. Auburn: The Classic City reveals these stories and much more about this big-impact city with the small-town feel. Once called "Little Detroit," Auburn featured prominently in the automobile era, producing 24 different makes of cars before 1937, a heritage now preserved in its world-class museums. This lush transportation history also earned the town the name "Home of the Classics." Featured here are highlights from this time as well as such tales as the raid on the police department by John Dillinger's gang. Readers journey alongside the persistent people who transformed this community into the DeKalb County seat where the tree-lined streets, historic residences, and beautiful city parks belie the city's illustrious tradition of industry and innovation. In Auburn: The Classic City, more than 100 never-before-published photographs accompany the artful narrative.