American Cars of the 1950s
Author: David Newhardt, Robert Genat
Publisher:
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 196
ISBN-13: 9781616730727
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Riviera Cocktail
Author: Edward Quinn
Publisher: Te Neues Publishing Company
Published: 2021-03-15
Total Pages: 216
ISBN-13: 9783961713103
DOWNLOAD EBOOK150 photographs from the shimmering 1950s on the Côte d'Azur. Stars and celebrities on the street, at gala evenings, and in private moments. The finest vintage images from a total portfolio of over 100,000 negatives.
Cars of the Fabulous '50s
Author: James M. Flammang
Publisher:
Published: 2000
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780785343752
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEnjoy a colorful look back at the cars and the culture that made the '50s memorable. All the popular American makes, from AMC to Willys, pass in review once again in more than 1600 photos.
Stars and Cars of the '50s
Author: Edward Quinn
Publisher: Te Neues Publishing Group
Published: 2008
Total Pages: 256
ISBN-13: 9783832792619
DOWNLOAD EBOOKA reprieve from post-war austerity, the 1950s epitomized a time of glamour with its film icons and automobiles, which are admired and emulated to this day. Nothing said, "You've made it," quite like getting glammed up and going for a spin in your brand new automobile. The shapes and shades of cars were bright and exaggerated. Car design showed a fervent embrace of the future and a willingness to experiment with something new. Riviera Cocktail photographer Edward Quinn captured all the stars and idols from the worlds of film, music, and the arts, as well as their admirers. Picasso and his Hispano-Suiza, Brigitte Bardot in her Lancia, and many more are featured with their motor toys. With a keen eye and playful exuberance, his images define fifties style.
Hot Cars of the '50s
Author: Craig Cheetham
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
Published: 2004
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781592231898
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 1950s saw the automobile come of age, with some of the most imaginative developments in car design asserting a new confidence in the car as an accessible symbol of freedom. One of the great eras of automobile production, the '50s saw cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, and Jaguar XK120 hit the roads, as well as the more glamorous MGA, Mercedes 190SL, and the Triumph TR3. Hot Cars of the '50s celebrates the best cars of the decade, providing a detailed look at more than sixty of the greatest and most stylish automobiles from around the world. All the great names are covered, including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, Jaguar, MG, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Rolls-Royce. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail. Specifications are provided for each machine, including performance statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear, and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the hood, examining the chassis and suspension as well as the design of the engine. Finally, the book tracks the production milestones of each car and marks refinements and developments in styling and performance. Packed with information and great photos, this volume is a must for all lovers of the classic and stylish machines of the 1950s. Book jacket.
British Family Cars of the 1950s and ‘60s
Author: Anthony Pritchard
Publisher: Shire Publications
Published: 2009-08-18
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780747807124
DOWNLOAD EBOOKWith the end of the Second World War, it was not long before increasing wealth, cheaper cars, and social pressures made a family car the aspiration of thousands. Ford, Hillman, Standard, Morris and Vauxhall became household names, and the streets of Britain's suburbs began to fill with modern-looking saloon cars, designed to transport mother, father and 2.4 children with ease, if not speed. This illustrated book looks at the British cars that were available to the post-war family, and also some of the foreign makes that had an important place in the market, and which had a great influence on the British-made cars that followed.
Indy Cars of the 1950s
Author: Karl Ludvigsen
Publisher: Enthusiast Books
Published: 2000-04-21
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781583880180
DOWNLOAD EBOOKJourney into Gasoline Alley during one of the most evocative and exciting eras in the history of the great Speedway - the years of the Kurtis Roadsters, the lay-downs, the first Watsons, the formidable Novis, the V-12 Ferrari, the Bardahl-Ferrari, the Blue Crowns and the invincible Offys. Stunning photographs feature the cars, their engines, and their designs in amazing detail.
50s Cars
Author: Jim Heimann
Publisher: Taschen America Llc
Published: 2002
Total Pages: 181
ISBN-13: 9783822816301
DOWNLOAD EBOOKGathers advertisements for American automobiles manufactured during the 1950s and briefly describes developments in the auto industry during the decade.
Great Grilles of the '50s
Author: Mark Misercola
Publisher:
Published: 2019
Total Pages: 104
ISBN-13: 9781949478259
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 1950s was a "golden era" for Detroit, reflecting the endless optimism and futuristic view in America following World War II. Car designers and stylists were inspired by current day fighter jets, space age technology, and chrome. Their creations sported great chrome grilles, bullet-nosed bumpers, enormous tail fins, cockpit-styled dashboards, and frames as big as aircraft carriers. The allure and emotional appeal of these cars has been well document in countless books over the years. But without exception all of these titles look fabulous '50s vehicles as the sum of their parts. None focus specifically on what many consider to be the most distinguishing aspect of many of the cars from the fabulous '50s - their front grilles.
Classic Cars of the 1930's and 1940's
Author: Michael Sedgwick
Publisher: Booksales
Published: 1997
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9781855019270
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 30's and 40's mark the beginning of the age of the motor car. This richly illustrated volume chronicles the exciting era with a look at the international moor industry, automobile manufacturing and advertising, specialist machines and much more.
