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American Car Books for Sale

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Independent Compact Cars

A neat book from prolific writer Don Narus, this is a look at the small cars from Hudson, Studebaker, Nash, Kaiser and Willys. 120 pages, loaded with info and photos

Independent Compact Cars Cars

By Don Narus

Hardbound
$21.95 plus S&H

Hawk By Studebaker- 1956-1964

A new title in Don Narus’s ‘Pocketbook’ series, ‘Hawk by Studebaker 1956-1964’ is a concise yet fulfilling look at one of the greatest American cars of all. The book includes many exciting photos we’ve not seen before, and an interesting text. 70 pages, softbound, B&W photos,

Hawk By Studebaker- 1956-1964 Cars

By Don Narus

Hardbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Maxwell Motor And The Making Of Chrysler Corporation

This is an absolutely fascinating history of Maxwell Motor Company, the highly successful independent automaker that went on to become Chrysler Corporation. This is one of the most enjoyable books we've read.

Maxwell Motor And The Making Of Chrysler Corporation

By Anthony J. Yanik

Hardbound
$34.95 plus S&H

Crosley Hotshot 1949-1952

Don's latest book covers America's first postwar sports car, the Crosley Hot Shot and Super Sport. Introduced for 1949, the new Hotshot was the closest thing to a British sports car ever produced in America. Loaded with facts and photos, you'll enjoy this smart little book.

Crosley Hotshot 1949-1952

By Don Narus

Softbound
$13.95 plus S&H

Subcompact Wagons

By Don Narus, tells all about the small station wagons produced in America from 1938 to 1980. Loaded with photos and lots of information, and well priced.

Subcompact Wagons

By Don Narus

Softbound
$21.00 plus S&H

Hudson Automobiles Illustrated History 1909-1957

Another great book from award-winning writer Patrick Foster, this is the first history of Hudson to include color photography.This softcover book details the life of one of America's greatest automakers- the Hudson Motorcar Company. Loaded with insights and information and packed with high quality photos.

Hudson Automobiles Illustrated History 1909-1957

By Pat Foster

Softbound
$34.95 plus S&H

Willys-Overland: The Complete Illustrated History 1903-1963

The only book to cover the history of the Willys company along with the fine automobiles it produced. Covers Overland and Willys cars and trucks, including Jeeps, from 1903 to 1963. Softbound, 132 pages, approx 150 color and b&w photos. Cover price is $36.95 but we are offering a Special Autographed Edition at a special pre-publication price of $34, and each book will be autographed by the author.

Willys-Overland: The Complete Illustrated History 1903-1963

By Pat Foster

Softbound
$34.00 plus S&H

Champion Of The Lark

This terrific book is about one of the most successful Studebaker cars ever and the man who made it so. Harold Churchill was president of Studebaker-Packard and he's the man who pushed through the Lark program. In this fascinating book author Robert Ebert tells the behind-the-scenes story of that exciting time span 1956-1961.

Champion Of The Lark

By Robert E. Ebert

Softbound
$37.95 plus S&H

American Motors, The Last Independent

Patrick Foster's classic history of American Motors, this book has become a much sought after classic. Covers the corporation's life from 1954-1987. Hardbound, 304 pages, over 230 photos.This book has been out of print for many years but we recently were able to acquire a small number of good used copies.

American Motors, The Last Independent

By Pat Foster

Hardbound
Autographed Edition
$39.95 plus S&H

The Hupmobile Story

Hupmobile was one of the most-interesting of the Independent automakers that came into being in the early days of the auto industry. Hupp rose to great heights only to fall victim to the same market forces that killed so many other firms. But Hupmobile was a survivor, cashing out of the car industry and becoming a very successful investment company. In this great new book you'll read the fascinating story of one of the most exciting car companies ever.

The Hupmobile Story

By Bill Cuthbert

Hardbound
$99.95 plus S&H

The Cars That Hudson Built

Here we have a nice clean copy of a rare, long out-of-print book by Hudson expert John A Conde. This is without doubt the BEST book on Hudson cars that has ever been produced and is highly prized by collectors. The book's dust jacket is clean but has a couple small tears, the binding is clean and tight and overall in great shape- one of the best we've seen. You're going to cherish it.

The Cars That Hudson Built

By John A Conde

Hardbound
$95.00 plus S&H

The History Of Hudson

Author Don Butler was an employee of the Hudson Motorcar Company and in this book he catalogues every Hudson model for every year- a remarkable accomplishment. Includes photos of all years as well. A rare and long out-of-print book, we have a couple very good copies here on hand.

The History Of Hudson

By Don Butler

Hardbound
$69.95 plus S&H

The Metropolitan Story

The best book ever written about the Met is back in print and available right now! Beautifully illustrated with b&w and color photography, authored by America’s greatest AMC writer.Two versions are available.

The Metropolitan Story

By Pat Foster

Hardbound
Regular Edition
$29.95 plus S&H

Autographed Edition
$32.95 plus S&H

Ford Tough - 100 Years Of Ford Trucks

The best-selling trucks in America are Ford trucks, and this all-new volume by award-winning author Pat Foster details the complete history as well as all the top models of light-duty, medium-duty, heavy-duty and severe-duty Ford trucks, and vans. Hardcover, quality throughout and loaded with beautiful color photos. Will be autographed at your request

Ford Tough – 100 Years Of Ford Trucks

By Pat Foster

Hardbound
$34.95 plus S&H

Built To Better The Best: The Kaiser Frazer Corporation History

This great new book details the entire history of the mighty Kaiser-Frazer automobile company. Loaded with detail and hundreds of terrific photos, this is the most comprehensive look at K-F to date.Author Jack Mueller is a recognized authority and the result is clearly a labor of love. It's hardcover, with 192 pages printed on quality paper, and loaded with facts, specifications and so much more. You'll love it!

Built To Better The Best: The Kaiser Frazer Corporation History

By Jack Mueller

Hardbound
$55.00 plus S&H

Avanti- Studebaker And Beyond

This great new book details the entire history of the mighty Kaiser-Frazer automobile company. Loaded with detail and hundreds of terrific photos, this is the most comprehensive look at K-F to date.Author Jack Mueller is a recognized authority and the result is clearly a labor of love. It's hardcover, with 192 pages printed on quality paper, and loaded with facts, specifications and so much more. You'll love it!

Avanti- Studebaker And Beyond

By John Hull

Softbound
$29.95 plus S&H

Nash 1939-1954

This great book details the entire history of the mighty Kaiser-Frazer automobile company. Loaded with detail and hundreds of terrific photos, this is the most comprehensive look at K-F to date.Author Jack Mueller is a recognized authority and the result is clearly a labor of love. It's hardcover, with 192 pages printed on quality paper, and loaded with facts, specifications and so much more. You'll love it!

Nash 1939-1954

By Don Narus

Softbound
$21.95 plus S&H

Gull Wings Cars: Bricklin And Delorean

Another in the series of Don Narus’s clever small books covering unusual subjects. Not much has been written about either make and here you get both in one volume, along with plenty of photo illustrations.

Gull Wings Cars: Bricklin And Delorean

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Bantam Jeep

A title in the Pocket Book series written by Don Naurus, this latest work covers the legendary Bantam Jeep- the very first Army Jeep.. The book covers the entire Bantam story from creation to production in words and photos.

Bantam Jeep

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Fun At Work Hudson Style

Fascinating book written by a former employee of the Hudson Motor Car Company gives an often-humorous view of the inner workings of Hudson.

Fun At Work Hudson Style

By Harry F. Kraus

Softbound
Regular Edition
$24.95 plus S&H

Autographed Edition
$34.95 plus S&H

Gremlin 1970-1978

This neat book covers America's first subcompact car, the American Motors Gremlin. Introduced on April Fool's Day in 1970, the new Gremlin was quickly sold out as new customers flooded AMC showrooms. It went on to be a big success for the company and continued in production through 1978. Loaded with facts and photos, you'll enjoy this smart little book.

Gremlin 1970-1978

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

The AMC Red, White & Blue Numbers Guide 1955-1988

Fellow AMC Lovers- this is the book we've all been waiting for! The AMC Red, White & Blue Numbers Guide 1955-1988 is a comprehensive reference guide to American Motors cars. Contains serial number decoding infromation, VIN number guide, Unit Body Identification plate and Door label guides, as well as infromation on body numbers, series numbers, model numbers, engine numbers, engine colors, trim numbers, final assembly numbers AND paint numbers. This amazing little book also has information on 1961-1966 Canadian Unit Body ID plates. Includes a short resource guide too. Well illustrated. Highly recommended for all AMC enthusiasts.

The AMC Red, White & Blue Numbers Guide 1955-1988

By Frank Swygert

Spiral-bound
$21.95 plus S&H

Kaiser-Frazer 1946-1955 Photo Archive

This new book by veteran auto writer Patrick Foster- America’s spokesman for independent cars- tells the full story of Kaiser-Frazer’s struggle to succeed in an industry that killed so many competitors.One year after announcing plans to enter the automobile business with an all-new car Kaiser-Frazer production began. The cars were an immediate hit. Thousands lined up to see and buy the new Kaiser and Frazer cars. In time K-F introduced hardtops, sedans, convertibles, an impressive fiberglass sports car and a line of low-priced compact cars.But competition eventually proved overwhelming and Kaiser-Frazer production ended. The company itself survived by purchasing Willys-Overland, and building Jeep vehicles instead of cars.The Kaiser-Frazer story is a tale of exciting ideas, bold plans, and thwarted ambition. A heartbreaking yet uplifting allegory of men and automobiles during the most exciting era the industry has ever known.

Kaiser-Frazer 1946-1955 Photo Archive

By Pat Foster

Softbound
$29.95 plus S&H

Autographed Edition
$32.95 plus S&H

AMC Cars 1954-1987 Illustrated History

This book by award-winning AMC historian Patrick foster celebrates AMC cars from 1954-1987- and also the 1988 Eagle!An all-new text plus over 300 photographs- many never before published.

AMC Cars 1954-1987 Illustrated History

By Pat Foster

Softbound
$32.95 plus S&H

Pacer By American Motors 1975-1980

This is a new title by Don Narus in the Pocketbook Series. It's a concise history of the amazing AMC Pacer 1975-1980 in words and photos.

Pacer By American Motors 1975-1980

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Vintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops

This beautifully illustrated and well-written book is a complete history of camper, trailers and teardrops beginning with first units made up to the present.

Vintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops

By Pat Foster

Softbound
$19.95 plus S&H

How To Install The American Motors 327 Cubic Inch V8 In A Nash-Healey Sports Car

The title says it all; this is a how-to guide to installing the AMC 327 into a Nash-Healy. What's great about this booklet is that it was written decades ago by Carl Chakmakian, Nash Engineer and former head of AMC's racing efforts. 15 pages, softbound, reprint of an earlier work. $22 plus shipping.

How To Install The American Motors 327 Cubic Inch V8 In A Nash-Healey Sports Car

By Carl Chakmakian

Softbound
$19.00 plus S&H

American Motors Family Album

1902-1976 Softbound album published by American Motors, features pictures of Rambler, Jeffrey, Hudson, Nash, Essex, AMC models from 1902-1969.Of the two American Motors Family Albums produced by the company, this is the second edition. Long out of print we have a few in good used condition. Soft cover $59.95 plus s&h Very rare hardcover edition

American Motors Family Album

By John A. Conde

Softbound
$59.95 plus S&H

Hardbound
Rare edition
$94.95 plus S&H

Studebaker Lark 1959-1966

This is a great little history of Studebaker Lark. Written by Don Narus, it's 63 pages and loaded with photos, telling the Lark story from beginning to end. 6x9 inches.

American Motors Family Album

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Scout

A title in the Pocket Book series written by Don Narus, this latest work covers the International Scout SUV- the only sports utility to offer serious competition to the Jeep CJ. The book covers the entire Scout story from creation to production in words and photos.

Scout

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

American Traveler

Another book in the popular 'Pocket Book' series, this covers the interesting but often-overlooked Kaiser-Frazer Traveler- America's first hatchback automobile. With an engaging text and lots of cool photos, this is a book you'll enjoy for years to come.

American Traveler

By Don Narus

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Hudson 1939-1954

Another great book from Don Narus, this one covers the fabulous Hudson cars and trucks of 1939-1954, with photos, specifications and production numbers.

Hudson 1939-1954

By Don Narus

Softbound
$21.00 plus S&H

Rooty Toot Rambler Finds A Home

'A fun little children's book about two little dogs who find and adopt an abandoned Rambler car. Too cute for words!

Rooty Toot Rambler Finds A Home

By Shelly Bean

Softbound
$14.95 plus S&H

The Stanley Steamer: America’s Legendary Steam Car

This is the foremost book on the Stanley Steamer, a detailed history written by well-known automotive historian Kit Foster. Hardbound, and lavishly illustrated.

The Stanley Steamer: America’s Legendary Steam Car

By Kit Foster

Hardbound
$69.00 plus S&H

Cadillac Style

This book is a beautiful volume filled with outstanding photos of the best of the Cadillac line-up from 1909-1993 with special emphasis on styling. Each book is signed and numbered by author Richard Lentinello, one of the towering figures in the old car hobby. Lavish photography and a compelling text make this a book you'll read over and over again.

Cadillac Style

By Richard Lentinello

Hardbound
$19.95 plus S&H

Corvair Style

This book is a beautiful volume filled with outstanding photos of the Chevrolet Corvair line-up from 1960-1969 with special emphasis on styling. Printed in a limited run of just 2500 books, each book is signed and numbered by author Richard Lentinello, one of the towering figures in the old car hobby. Lavish photography and a compelling text make this a book you'll read over and over again.

Corvair Style

By Richard Lentinello

Hardbound
$19.95 plus S&H

Amphicar 1961-1968

Another small book by Don Narus covering a somewhat obscure make, this one covers the 1961-1968 Amphicar, the small amphibious roadster that was part sports car and part boat. Lots of great photos.

Amphicar 1961-1968

By Don Narus

Hardbound
$14.95 plus S&H

Independent Convertibles 1940-1954

The book by Don Narus, this is a look at the lovely convertible automobiles produced by America’s independent automakers: Packard, Nash, Hudson, Studebaker, Crosley etc. Lots of specs and information, a lively text and a nice low price tag.

Independent Convertibles 1940-1954

By Don Narus

Softbound
$22.00 plus S&H

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