Encyclopedia of American Cars (Automotive)

From the Publisher Encyclopedia of American Cars Early automobiles displayed a diverse array of engineering ideas, including some with three wheels (one even had eight), right side or center-mounted steering, and stream or electric power. But by 1930, the relatively few survivors had almost universally adopted the general form that we begin the encyclopedia of American Cars. Never before has so much fascinating information been compiled into a single source. Read thoroughly and you'll discover that some "modern" engineering features such as supercharging, double overhead cams, front-wheel drive, and hidden headlights are not new at all. Learn the stories behind some of the greatest achievements (and biggest blunders) in automotive history, often in the words of the very people who were involved. Produced by the Auto Editors of Consumer Guide, this work presents a concise, comprehensive, and authoritative account of the American automobile industry in 976 pages filled with facts, figures, and more than 3,500 photographs - many in full color. There's comprehensive coverage of 50 American makes (and almost 24,000 individual models), including the traditional "Big Three" manufacturers - Chrysler Corporation, Ford Motor Company, and General Motors - as well as the major independent producers like Checker, Graham, Hudson, Kaiser-Frizzier, Nash, Packard, and Tucker. Each entry begins with an extensive, insightful, year-by-year review of key styling, engineering, and model changes for that make. Commentary on performance, sales trends, marketing efforts, current events, and significant show cars is also provided, along with intriguing, behind-the-scenes stories of the designers, engineers, and executives who have shaped the cars we've been driving for over 70 years.
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