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Fords of the Fifties

Author : Michael Parris

Publisher : California Bill's Automotive Handbooks

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 40,27 MB

Release : 2001-02-03

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781931128148

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Fords of the Fifties is a book about Ford Motor Company and its cars during the 1950s -- the romantic decade of chrome, fins and dual exhausts. Much of the photography is by author Mike Parris. Original photographs and information from the archives of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village and the Detroit Library's National Automotive Collection are also featured in this must-have book for any classic car enthusiast. Parris blends a behind-the-scenes story of Ford Motor Company's survival and comeback from 1949 to 1959 with these beautiful images, interviews and details of classic Fords.



American Cars of the 1950s

Author : David Newhardt, Robert Genat

Publisher :

Page : 196 pages

File Size : 42,69 MB

Release : 2008

Category : Automobiles

ISBN : 9781616730727

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Cars of the Fabulous '50s

Author : James M. Flammang

Publisher :

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 10,95 MB

Release : 2000

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9780785343752

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Enjoy 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.



Fifties Flashback

Author : Dennis Adler

Publisher : Motorbooks

Page : 162 pages

File Size : 28,69 MB

Release : 2004

Category : Automobiles

ISBN : 0760319278

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No other era in automotive history is as revered as the 1950s, when Detroit was the center of the auto world and the American V-8 was king of the road. With hundreds of color photos of beautiful restorations and a collection of rare archival photos, Dennis Adler has compiled a detailed history of the emerging postwar American auto industry.



Classic Pickups of the 1950s

Author : Mike Mueller

Publisher :

Page : 100 pages

File Size : 35,25 MB

Release :

Category : Business & Economics

ISBN : 9781610608831

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Classic Pickups of the 50s brings to life the golden age of the American pickup truck. Memorable and revered trucks from Ford, Chevrolet and Dodge are featured here including: the 1957 Dodge Sweptside D100, 1956 Ford F-100, 1958 Chevrolet Apache, 1951 Ford F-1, 1957 Chevy Cameo Carrier, and the 1953 Chevy 3100. Also highlights classic pickups from Willys, International, and Studebaker.



Fifties Fins

Author : Dennis David

Publisher :

Page : 108 pages

File Size : 11,27 MB

Release : 2001

Category : Automobiles

ISBN : 9781610609258

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The Nifty Fifties Fords

Author : Ray Miller

Publisher : Evergreen Press (CA)

Page : 328 pages

File Size : 15,34 MB

Release : 1974

Category : Antiques & Collectibles

ISBN :

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Indy Cars of the 1950s

Author : Karl Ludvigsen

Publisher : Enthusiast Books

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 34,84 MB

Release : 2000-04-21

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 9781583880180

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Journey 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.



Just Fords

Author : Brian Earnest

Publisher : Penguin

Page : 257 pages

File Size : 22,93 MB

Release : 2010-06-10

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 1440241198

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FABULOUS FORDS From Model T's to T-Birds, from "woodie" wagons to Mustangs, Ford Motor Company has built them all. And in the process, it has amassed a huge fan base of car buffs who grew up on Ford and continue to admire and collect FoMoCo cars today. Everybody, it seems, has a story to tell about their favorite Ford. In Just Fords, you'll find a collection of profiles, feature stories, and memories of some truly great Fords that are still around today. More than 30 chapters highlight some of the best machines Ford ever built, and remind us how Ford has blazed its own trail for more than 100 years.



Full-size Fords

Author : David W. Temple

Publisher : CarTech Inc

Page : 146 pages

File Size : 25,73 MB

Release : 2010

Category : Transportation

ISBN : 1934709085

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Full Size Fords: 1955-1970 is a fascinating retrospective of the cars - the design process, manufacturing, equipment packages, and a thorough listing of options, interior patterns, and paint codes. All models from 1955 to 1970 that brought Ford to dominance in the full-size category are revealed in compelling detail. The introduction of the Galaxie, the development of the Skyliner retractable roof car, the radical redesign of the 1960 models to counter Chevy's new sedan, and much more is covered. Period magazine reviews provide insight and perspective of the driving experience and performance of various full-size models. A fascinating retrospective on Ford Y-Block engines as well as Ford FE engine family and the new for 1970 Lima series engine is also provided. In addition, author David Temple examines Ford's racing exploits, featuring the dual-quad 427 Cammer engine, the Galaxie Grand National race car, and factory and lightweight drag cars.