Description
Author: John Lee, 480 Pages, ISBN: 9780873411424, 1st Edition, 1990 - Second Hand book in perfect condition !
This new standard catalog, focusing on the Chrysler Corporation "family" of cars, is a compilation of photos, articles, specifications tables and current value listings of all Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, Imperial and Plymouth automobiles. As such, the introduction to this book should recognize the valued contributions of writers and historians whose research is reflected in its pages.
Realizing that many automotive hobbyists have a preference for a specific brand (or marque) of cars, or multi-marque vehicles built by a single corporation, it seemed logical that a catalog formatted in this manner would prove popular. Therefore, the author was asked to tackle the formidible task of creating such a catalog from material existing at Krause blications.
You'll find engine sizes, horsepower ratings, wheelbases, production figures, selling prices, weights, measurements and tire sizes — just to name a few items.
Thanks for the gathering of these facts go to the authors of three other catalogs, previously published by Krause Publications. They are The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1805-1942 by Beverly Rae Kimes and Austin Clark, Jr.; The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1946-1975 by John A. Gunnell; and The Standard Catalog of American Cars 1976- 1986 by Jim Flammang.
The final element that came into play in the creation of this catalog was the tabulations of current "ballpark value" for Chryslers, DeSotos, Dodges, Imperials and Plymouths. These were sourced from the Old Cars Price Guide, which is compiled on a bimonthly basis by Kenneth Buttolph and James T. Lenzke. The prices are formatted according to Krause Publication's time-tested 1-to-6 condition scale, so that Chrysler fans who read the catalog can determine their cars' values in a variety of conditions.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
John Lee has been a contributor to Krause Publications' automotive products for more than 15 years. His articles have appeared in Old Cars Weekly, Car Exchange, Old Cars Price Guide and The Best of Old Cars. In addition, John has authored articles about collector cars, customized cars and street rods in a wide variety of books and magazines.
John works for a firm that produces maps of local communities. He travels extensively, often visiting car collections, museums, shows and auctions along the route. While on the road, his camera and pen are kept busy recording details about outstanding vintage cars and automotive history.
John has been an attendee of the National Automotive Journalists Association conferences at the Imperial Palace Auto Collection in Las Vegas, Nev. He is currently serving as the editor of The Nomad Post, which he produces for the Chevrolet Nomad Association.
Chrysler product automobiles — Chrysler, DeSoto, Dodge, Imperial, Plymouth and Dodge truck — are also a particular interest of John. He has completed many articles revolving around these marques and also compiled a large collection of personal photos showing the vehicles made by these companies. A number of his own photos appear in this catalog.
John has also been extremely active in the hobby area of "lead sleds" or nostalgic customized cars; cars which are personalized, in the fashion of the 1950s, with drawer-pull grilles, lakes plugs, cruiser skirts and "flipper" hubcaps. He has been active in the Kustom Kemps of America, a national club for custom car enthuiasts.
John currently lives in Lincoln, Neb. He has been extremely attive in providing news coverage of hobby events in that area, as well as in Colorado.
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