{"product_id":"american-independent-automakers-amc-to-willys-1945-to-1960-those-were-the-days","title":"American Independent Automakers - AMC to Willys 1945 to 1960 - Those Were The Days...","description":"\u003cp\u003eBy: Norm Mort .\u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch2\u003e Features\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eComprehensive guide to the complete model ranges\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDeeply researched history reveals many little known facts\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eUnique and rare models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProduction data and main features on individual models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIssue dates, codes and packing for individual models and variations\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e120 high quality colour photographs, original ads, factory photos and brochure images\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eEngine and detail photos\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIndex allows for quick access to specific makes and models\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmerican Independent Automakers 1945-1960 covers the attempts by major makes such as Kaiser-Frazer, Willys, Packard, Studebaker, Tucker, Nash and Hudson to compete with the ‘Big Three’ in America. The ‘Independents’ were the first to introduce all-new models in an attempt to increase their market share and ensure the future.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAlso, there were dozens of backyard enthusiasts trying to design the perfect American sports car, such as Cunningham, Fitch, Darrin, Williams, etc.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eA similar number endeavoured to build small, economical cars such as Davis, Allstate, Playboy, Crosley and the diminutive King Midget, yet all were ultimately doomed to fail.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThere were steam cars, microcars, three-wheel cars and flying cars, all competing to capture the consumer’s fancy and become significant builders in the years following World War II. Detailed captions and supportive text combine with the use of contemporary brochures, period literature, factory photos, and over 90 new, unpublished colour photos of restored examples to relate the importance of these historic vehicles. This book looks at all the major makers, focusing on the innovations, unique styling and features, and why, ultimately, all failed.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003ch3\u003eOther Details\u003c\/h3\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003ePublisher Code:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e9781845842390\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eISBN 10:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eISBN 13:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e9781845842390\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003ePublished:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e2010\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e210x190mm\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003ePages:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e96\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eSoft Bound, Colour ill\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003cdiv\u003eBarcode:\u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e9781845842390\u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003cdiv\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e \u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47628001312988,"sku":"9781845842390","price":67.5,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/apimq10va__64842.1642581488.1280.1280.jpg?v=1772089761","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/american-independent-automakers-amc-to-willys-1945-to-1960-those-were-the-days","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}