Mort Norm
Mort Norm - American Trucks Of The 1960s - Paperback
Mort Norm - American Trucks Of The 1960s - Paperback
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Description: This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1960s. Canadian - built trucks were often unique while others were built specifically for the American market. The North American truck manufacturers continued to thrive to meet the demands of the prosperity of the 1960s with fresh designs and features. These rugged reliable trucks were capable of transcontinental commutes of goods on a regular basis or performing delivery and construction tasks in and around cities. This concise volume covers not only the histories of the major and lesser known truck manufacturers but also the obscure yet historically significant manufacturers such as Available Biederman Brown Corbitt Leyland Canada and others. Comprehensive captions and supportive text combine with contemporary brochures period literature road test info of the day factory photographs and over fifty color photos of restored American trucks to relate the importance of these historic vehicles. Detailed shots of the engines and features focus on what it was that set certain manufacturers apart in this highly competitive market. American Trucks of the 1960s provides a nostalgic look at a significant era in North American history.
Title: American Trucks Of The 1960s
Author(s): Mort Norm
Publisher: David & Charles
Barcode: 9781787111721
Pages: 125 - 95 Colour And 30 Black & White
Publication Date: 7/19/2017
Series: Those were the days ... series
Category: Road & Motor Vehicles: General Interest
Description: This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1960s. Canadian - built trucks were often unique while others were built specifically for the American market. The North American truck manufacturers continued to thrive to meet the demands of the prosperity of the 1960s with fresh designs and features. These rugged reliable trucks were capable of transcontinental commutes of goods on a regular basis or performing delivery and construction tasks in and around cities. This concise volume covers not only the histories of the major and lesser known truck manufacturers but also the obscure yet historically significant manufacturers such as Available Biederman Brown Corbitt Leyland Canada and others. Comprehensive captions and supportive text combine with contemporary brochures period literature road test info of the day factory photographs and over fifty color photos of restored American trucks to relate the importance of these historic vehicles. Detailed shots of the engines and features focus on what it was that set certain manufacturers apart in this highly competitive market. American Trucks of the 1960s provides a nostalgic look at a significant era in North American history.
Title: American Trucks Of The 1960s
Author(s): Mort Norm
Publisher: David & Charles
Barcode: 9781787111721
Pages: 125 - 95 Colour And 30 Black & White
Publication Date: 7/19/2017
Series: Those were the days ... series
Category: Road & Motor Vehicles: General Interest
