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The Cars That Hudson Built The Cars That Hudson Built
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
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,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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 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 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.
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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Vintage Campers, Trailers & Teardrops
Pat Foster's newest book is a joyous look at the history of campers and trailers, starting with the earlier 'teardrop' designs to the finned and flashy trailers of the 1950's and 1960's. Includes information on which models to collect and which clubs to join, along with humorous stories of family camping. Hardcover, 160 pgs. and hundreds of vintage photos make this a quality book you'll treasure.
The Stanleys of Newton
This is a fascinating history of the Stanley family and the wonderful steam cars they built in Newton, Massachusetts. Whether you like cars or social history, you'll find this is a book that's hard to put down.
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
1936-1957 Nash Photo Archive
This book is a photo history of the Nash cars from 1936 to the last year of production, 1957. Each page is filled with a large size photo of a Nash model, showing the sort of detail and clarity you just can't get with smaller photos.Restorers especially like this book. The full model range is covered to the extent possible, and the text provides additional information. 125 pages, approx 120 photos.
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
AMX Photo Archive
Another classic book by Chris Zinn is once again available and with a new low price. Covering the AMX from concept models to all the production models, it’s a great photo history.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Fiero Guidebook
This great little book is a reference book to the fabulous Pontiac Fiero. Pocket sized and loaded with production facts, figures and specifications, this is an invaluable tool for Fiero owners and especially for those in the market for a Fiero. This new edition, published in 2017, contains much new information not seen in earlier editions.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Zen And The Art Of Collecting Old Cars
Filled with compelling, almost magical stories of life and the pursuit of old cars. A look at all the aspects of finding, buying, transporting, storing and restoring vintage cars, along with a spiritual look at life itself. Jay Leno said this book is "...a 'must read' for those of us who truly love the automobile'.
