General Motors Parade Of Progress And A Futurliner Returns

Author : Bruce Berghoff
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ISBN 13 : 9781604022513
Total Pages : 232 pages
Book Rating : 4.15/5 ( download)

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Download or read book General Motors Parade of Progress and a Futurliner Returns written by Bruce Berghoff and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Without the General Motors Parade of Progress, many people in the United States, Canada and Mexico might never have been introduced to what at the time was considered unbelievable miracles of science and technology---This is the story of the evolution of the Parade of Progress, its presentation, its people and its vehicles."--Introduction.

Author : David Temple
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613251599
Total Pages : 210 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Motorama written by David Temple and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2015-01-15 with total page 210 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In an age of unbridled American enthusiasm and towering industrial might, the GM Motorama was a dazzling and elegant show that was unlike any automotive event before it or since. General Motors staged extravagant and elaborate Motorama shows that rivaled some fashion shows. It showcased some of the most revolutionary and innovative prototype and dream cars ever built. And it captured the imagination of the car-buying public from 1950 to 1961. Motorama expert and experienced author David Temple has comprehensively researched the show, the cars, and the personalities to create a fascinating new story with many new photos of these magnificent cars. Because television was in its infancy, GM's President Alfred Sloan believed that the Motorama was the most effective way to market GM products and design prowess. Legendary stylist Harley Earl led a talented group of designers and engineers to dream up, style, and develop some of the most remarkable prototype cars of all time. While current production Buick, Chevy, Cadillac, and Pontiac cars were showcased, the bold, radical, awe-inspiring prototype and dream cars stole the show. These included the GM Le Sabre, replete with aerospace design and an aluminum engine; the fiberglass-bodied Corvette dream car, which went into production after overwhelmingly positive response; and the jet engine-powered Firebird. Temple goes into fascinating detail on the body, frame, engine, drivetrain, and all the special features of each model. He has also retraced the ownership histories of some of these cars. Within the pages of this volume, you get to relive this glorious era of automotive history and revisit the advanced show cars that inspired so many new models. This book features fascinating period photography of Motorama cars at the show, in development, and at different locales. No other automotive show rivaled the Motorama for stunning productions and awe-inspiring cars, which makes this a must-have book.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 248 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Author : Douglas Keister
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
ISBN 13 : 1586857738
Total Pages : 168 pages
Book Rating : 4.38/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mobile Mansions written by Douglas Keister and published by Gibbs Smith. This book was released on 2006 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What do Henry Ford, Thomas Edison, Mae West, Howard Hughes, John Madden, the Partridge Family, Ken Kesey, The Who, and Barbie have in common? Each had a home on wheels-be it an old converted school bus, a massive RV cruiser, or elegant house car. These celebrity motorhomes are only the frosting on the cake in Douglas Keister's entertaining and informative new book Mobile Mansions. From the eclectic to the exquisite, the luxurious to the rare, Keister's incredible photography showcases the history and diversity of some of the most historic and lovingly restored RVs on the road today. Keister documents an amazing range of vehicles, including small camp cars from the 1920s, house cars from the 1930s, campers from the 1950s and finally modern-day motorhomes that first emerged in the 1960s. Well-known brands like Winnebago, GMC, and Travco are featured as well as one-of-a-kind vehicles like the Lamsteed Kampcar, built by Anheuser Busch, the Zeppelin House Car, and Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion car. Step inside a wide variety of motorhomes, from diminutive camp cars to diesel-belching, lumbering leviathans complete with saunas, balconies, and gourmet kitchens. Mobile Mansions details this fascinating chapter of America's history with lively text, luscious full color photographs, rare vintage photographs and offers a concise history of the recreational vehicle.

Author : James C. Mays
Publisher : Indy Tech Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780790613222
Total Pages : 206 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Savvy Guide to Buying Collector Cars at Auction written by James C. Mays and published by Indy Tech Publishing. This book was released on 2005-09 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Dropping GBP2-GBP5,000 on a car at an auction is something many of us don't do very often. This work helps you through the process, from understanding the role of the auctioneer, to local and federal laws you need to be aware of. It includes topics such as: Scoping out the Competition; Financing; Legal Issues Auction Rules; and What to Expect.

Author : Grant David McCracken
Publisher : Indiana University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780253217615
Total Pages : 244 pages
Book Rating : 4.1X/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Culture and Consumption II written by Grant David McCracken and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2005-07-22 with total page 244 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: New insights into modern consumer culture by a master critic.

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 172 pages
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 308 pages
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Author : General Motors Corporation
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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 4 pages
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Download or read book General Motors New Parade of Progress written by General Motors Corporation and published by . This book was released on with total page 4 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Describes a nation-wide tour of specially designed streamliner buses which form exhibition space by converting into stages to show progress in living conditions, science, and transportation.

Author : Joe Sutliff Sanders
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
ISBN 13 : 0814345417
Total Pages : 114 pages
Book Rating : 4.12/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Batman: The Animated Series written by Joe Sutliff Sanders and published by Wayne State University Press. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 114 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A deep dive into the wildly successful 1990s animated series Batman.