{"product_id":"motor-cars-of-the-1930s-ian-dussek-2001-first-edition","title":"Motor Cars of the 1930s — Ian Dussek (2001, First Edition)","description":"\u003cp\u003e2nd hand book, very good condition, see images\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelive a Revolutionary Decade of Automotive History with \u003cem\u003eMotor Cars of the 1930s\u003c\/em\u003e by Ian Dussek\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExplore the transformative era when the automobile evolved from a luxury plaything into an essential component of modern society with \u003cem\u003eMotor Cars of the 1930s\u003c\/em\u003e by respected automotive authority Ian Dussek. Published in 2001 by Shire Publications as an essential entry in their highly collectible Shire Album series (Volume #237), this rare, first-edition paperback offers a concise and beautifully illustrated history of the golden age of pre-war motoring.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDuring the 1930s, the motor car truly came of age. This vintage book expertly charts the rapid engineering advancements and structural developments made in the critical decade leading up to the Second World War. From the introduction of mass-production steel bodies and streamlined aerodynamics to the standardization of vehicle electrics, tyres, and lubricants, Dussek covers the foundational shifts that defined modern car manufacturing. Readers will discover a vibrant landscape of variety where the public could choose from hundreds of distinct models produced by iconic marques.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning 32 high-quality pages, this reference booklet is richly illustrated with rare archival photographs and historical insights. It captures not only the mechanical evolution of the cars themselves but also the changing infrastructure, such as the rapid modernization of the road systems built to support them.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy Collectors Love This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn indispensable volume for classic car enthusiasts, pre-war automotive historians, scale modelers, and collectors of historic transport literature, this first-edition copy of \u003cem\u003eMotor Cars of the 1930s\u003c\/em\u003e perfectly preserves a magnificent chapter of industrial heritage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor: Ian Dussek · Publisher: Shire Publications · Year: 2001 · Edition: First Edition · Format: Paperback · Pages: 32 · Dimensions: 21.0 cm × 14.8 cm × 0.4 cm · Weight: 0.10 kg · Language: English\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shire Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51906687172828,"sku":"9780852639818","price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0814\/8297\/3404\/files\/Scan_0001_3fb9a033-e9f9-46ce-ae99-3e77d74656a8.jpg?v=1782878423","url":"https:\/\/automotobookshop.com.au\/products\/motor-cars-of-the-1930s-ian-dussek-2001-first-edition","provider":"Automoto Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}