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Cars of the Fantastic 50s

Daniel B. Lyons

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Publisher: Krause Publications
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Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars

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Book Description: Take a nostalgic trip back to the days of big bumpers, huge tail fins and chrome in this superb pictorial reference! Fifty of the best Ford, Chrysler, Chevy and independently manufactured cars are covered in technical and stunning photographic detail in this must-have resource.

More than 250 spectacular color photos highlight vintage models including Cadillac, Bel-Air, Thunderbird and more, while summaries about each model help create a reference enthusiasts will love to show off. Collectors, dealers and Baby Boomers alike will enjoy this picturesque journey back to big engines, bold colors and one-of-a-kind production cars.

-250+ vibrant color photos help create a picturesque keepsake

-50 vintage models are showcased

Hardcover: 176 pages
Publisher: Krause Publications
ISBN: 0873499263
Dimensions: 11 x 10.8 x 6 inches
Weight: 3 pounds
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Love the 50's Cars!: Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars; The Fifties Decade year by year in a colorful and informative layout that only Dan Lyons can master! As a Classic Car enthusiast and owner of over 1000 car books I rank this at the top!
I especially enjoy the original color advertisements as they appeared in 50's magazines. As a Baby Boomer I can relive each year one by one of the Fabulous Fifties in this Great Book.
This is a Must have for all you 50's Lovers and Baby Boomers!
A survey of the most memorable vehicles of the times: Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars; The 1950s were the heyday of innovative American automobile design, a fact celebrated by CARS OF THE FANTASTIC '50s, a survey of the most memorable vehicles of the times. The colorful tri-tones and chrome, wild design features, and glamorous embellishments come alive in a presentation featuring photographer Dan Lyons' lovely full-page color shots. Add in vintage color ads and plenty of background history and you have a keepsake coffee table display with outstanding depth and detail.

Diane C. Donovan
California Bookwatch
Cars of the 50's by Dan Lyons: Avg. Customer Rating: 5 Stars; This book is perfect for car enthusiasts everywhere. It has full
color pictures of popular autos, as they appeared in the 1950s.
For instance, the Buick Roadmaster is shown with a sporty-open top,
chromium grill, insignia and metal striping. The Mercury V8 is a
312 cu. in. engine with thunderbolt striping and a tire mount in
the rear. A 1955 Cadillac Eldorado is shown, as well as the
DeSoto Fireflite. This acquisition is filled with nostalgia for
car enthusiasts everywhere. It is priced reasonably.

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