The Gm Motorama Dream Cars Of The Fifties
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The Gm Motorama Dream Cars Of The Fifties
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Author : Bruce Berghoff
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 1995
The Gm Motorama Dream Cars Of The Fifties written by Bruce Berghoff and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1995 with Business & Economics categories.
Gm S Motorama
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Author : David W. Temple
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 2006
Gm S Motorama written by David W. Temple and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2006 with Business & Economics categories.
The story of the eight GM Motoramas staged between 1949 and 1961, featuring the cars introduced at these extravaganzas--including the Corvette prototype.
Motorama
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Author : David Temple
language : en
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Release Date : 2015-01-15
Motorama written by David Temple and has been published by CarTech Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-01-15 with Transportation categories.
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.
Chevrolets Of The 1950s
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Author : David Temple
language : en
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Release Date : 2018-06-15
Chevrolets Of The 1950s written by David Temple and has been published by CarTech Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-06-15 with Transportation categories.
As the 1950s dawned, General Motors focused its industrial might on producing revolutionary rather than evolutionary cars with the ultimate goal to become the clear market leader in the automotive industry. To accomplish this goal, the company designed, developed, and consistently released innovative automotive technology. During the decade, Chevrolet introduced the small-block V-8, automatic transmission, air-conditioning, power steering, and many other innovations that made the cars faster, more comfortable, and safer. All of the pieces had fallen into place. General Motors had astute leadership, a brilliant engineering team, forward-thinking stylists, a massive manufacturing infrastructure, and the capability to produce cutting-edge technology. With unbridled optimism and exuberance to meet the demands of the booming U.S. economy of the 1950s, the company designed, developed, and delivered an unprecedented number of breakthrough technologies, and established the blueprint for the modern automobile. Automotive historian and veteran author David Temple goes behind the scenes to reveal how these technologies were designed, manufactured, and installed on Chevrolet’s fine portfolio of cars: the Corvette, 1955-1957 Bel Air, Nomad, Impala, and many more. Inside General Motors, many dedicated and talented leaders who were determined to make Chevrolet cars the best on the market. Vice President of Styling Harley Earl and his team designed the 1952 Corvette concept car for the Motorama show. After receiving numerous accolades, it was rushed into production. Design chief Bill Mitchell used his design acumen and creative vision as he led his team to style the 1955-1957 Bel-Air. Zora Arkus-Duntov worked tirelessly and transformed the Corvette from a touring car into a genuine sports car. Ed Cole and his engineers overcame many challenges to develop the compact, efficient, and powerful Chevy small-block V-8, which continued in production for decades. Chevrolets of the 1950s retraces the design, development, and production of these cars, but it also covers innovative vital components that were installed in them. If you have been looking for the inside story on GM’s arguably greatest decade, the models, and the technology it produced, you have found it.
Detroit Dream Cars
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Author : John Heilig
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2003-11-01
Detroit Dream Cars written by John Heilig and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003-11-01 with categories.
For more than 60 years, dream cars -- prototype concept vehicles that introduce new styling and technology to the motoring public -- have kept crowds drooling at auto shows everywhere. Credit Buick's 1938 Y-Job for starting it all. The Y-Job established a concept car standard that nearly every automaker has followed since. Seeing a dream car slowly spinning on a glitzy auto show turntable is as thrilling today as it was in the 1950s and 1960s. This is your complete guide to the wondrous vehicles that toured the auto show circuit -- the GM Motorama dream cars of the 1950s, every Ford concept car built, and the Chrysler vehicles. Includes show cars from independent mfrs. such as Packard and AMC. 200 B&W photos + color photos.
Dream Cars Of The Fifties
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Author : Mike Key
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1990
Dream Cars Of The Fifties written by Mike Key and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1990 with Automobiles categories.
Fifties Flashback
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Author : Dennis Adler
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 2004
Fifties Flashback written by Dennis Adler and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Automobiles categories.
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.
The Cars Of Harley Earl
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Author : David W Temple
language : en
Publisher: CarTech Inc
Release Date : 2016-05-16
The Cars Of Harley Earl written by David W Temple and has been published by CarTech Inc this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-05-16 with Transportation categories.
At 6-foot, 3-inches tall, Harley Earl was an imposing figure, but his true stature lies in his towering talent for automotive design and styling. Over his 50-year career, he created as well as collaborated on the most innovative, bold, technologically advanced cars made by General Motors. As a titan of American auto design, the cars he helped create are still celebrated today. And as an enduring legacy, he inspired a generation of engineers, designers, and stylists. Veteran automotive historian David W. Temple has researched and unearthed the complete story of Harley Earl’s cars, his notable design achievements, and many accolades. Working as a coachbuilder at his father's Earl Automotive Works in Hollywood, California, the young Earl learned his trade. After styling the 1927 LaSalle for GM president Alfred P. Sloan, Earl rose to prominence and ran the newly created department of Art and Color. Automobile design stagnated during the Depression and World War II, but the number of his contributions to the automotive world in the 1950s is staggering. When the jet age hit, he fully embraced aviation design and infused it into GM cars. The Buick Y-Job and GM Le Sabre featured many firsts in automotive design and hardware. The Y-Job's fender extensions trailing over the doors, disappearing headlamps, flush door handles, a metal cover over the convertible top were a few innovations. When General Motors needed to show off its cars and technology, Harley Earl-designed cars were the stars of the Motorama show that toured the country from 1949 to 1961. He led the team that created the 1953 Corvette, and this iconic American sports car is still going strong today. He was involved in the creation of the 1955-1957 Chevy Bel Air, otherwise known as the Tri-Five Chevy. Harley Earl's drive toward bold and innovative design spurred American car design during the mid-twentieth century. His distinctive designs defined the 1950s finned cars and set American automotive design on the path it has followed into the modern era. With this in-depth examination, you learn the inside story of these remarkable cars and the man behind them. It’s an essential addition to any automotive library.
The Automobile In American History And Culture
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Author : Michael L. Berger
language : en
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Release Date : 2001-07-30
The Automobile In American History And Culture written by Michael L. Berger and has been published by Bloomsbury Publishing USA this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-07-30 with Social Science categories.
This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.
Fifties Fins
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Author : Dennis David
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date :
Fifties Fins written by Dennis David and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on with Automobiles categories.
Inspired by advances in aviation, tailfin became the most potent symbols of 1950s American affluence. This look back at the greatest automotive styling craze ever features modern color photos of tailfins and the cars they adorned, from the first subtle examples on the 1948 Cadillac to the absurd variations commonplace by 1959.