Lost Cars of the 1940s and '50s (Paperback)

Sixty diverse cars, sixty fascinating stories, sixty contrasting specifications, just one uniting factor: they’re all forgotten, neglected or misunderstood classics. Motoring in the 1940s and ’50s spanned from post-war austerity to the you’ve-never-had-it-so-good era. It was a time when engines gained more power, suspension became more cosseting, the chassis frame was rendered a thing of the past, and styling followed jet fighters and later space rockets. Many cars found success across the world, but others barely got off the ground and quickly vanished from our collective consciousness. In Lost Cars of the 1940s and ’50s, award-winning author Giles Chapman presents an all-new selection of the intriguing strays of the car world. Rarely seen archive and contemporary images bring daring new designs, economy models and some extraordinary luxury cars back to life … even if they misfire once again in the process.

General

Imprint:	The History Press Ltd
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Lost Cars
Release date:	August 2023
Authors:	Giles Chapman
Dimensions:	210 x 217mm (L x W)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	160
ISBN-13:	978-0-7509-9945-8
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Transport: general interest > Road & motor vehicles: general interest > Motor cars: general interest Books > History > General Promotions
LSN:	0-7509-9945-4
Barcode:	9780750999458

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