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American Trucks of the 1950s

This highly visual study covers the US and Canadian truck manufacturers that built trucks in North America in the 1950s. Following World War II, North American truck manufacturers responded to the prosperity of the 1950s 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 manufactures, but also the obscure, yet historically significant manufacturers such as Available, Biederman, Brown, Corbitt, Leyland Canada and others.

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Comprehensive captions and supportive text combine with contemporary brochures, period literature, road test info of the day, factory photographs and over fifty colour 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.
This succinct, factual book on American trucking provides a nostalgic look at a significant era in North American history.

Models covered: Autocar, Available (to 1957), Brockway, Biederman (to 1953), Brown (to 1953), Chevrolet, Cook Bros. , Corbitt (to 1954), Diamond T, Dodge, FABCO (from 1954), Fageol (1950-1954), Federal , Ford, Freightliner, FWD, GMC, Hayes , Hendrickson, International, Kenworth, Leyland Canada (1956-57), Linn (to 1950), Mack, Marmon-Herrington, McDonald (to 1952), Oshkosh, Peterbilt, REO, Sicard, Sterling (to 1953), Studebaker, White.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Norm Mort
Formato:	96 pagine, 19 x 21 x 1.2 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	55 foto in B&N e 69 in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
Collana:	Those were the days
ISBN:	9781787112643

American Trucks of the 1960s

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.

This concise volume covers not only the histories of the major and lesser known truck manufactures, 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 colour 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. This succinct, factual book on American trucking provides a nostalgic look at a significant era in North American history.

Makes covered:, Autocar, Brockway , Chevrolet, Cook Bros (to 1964), Diamond T (to 1967), Diamond REO (from 1967), Dodge, Ford, Freightliner, FWD , GMC, Hayes , Hendrickson, International, Kenworth, Lectra Haul (from 1963), Mack, Marmon-Herrington, Oshkosh, Peninsula (1961-62), Peterbilt, REO (to 1967), Sicard (to 1962), Studebaker (to 1964), White.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Norm Mort
Formato:	125 pagine, 19 x 20.5 x 1.2 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	30 foto in B&N e 95 in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2017)
Collana:	Those were the days
ISBN:	9781787111721

Semi Trucks of the 1960s

This book follows on the heels of "Semi-Trucks of the 1950s". As the '50s saw new and improved models after the starved war years, the Sixties was the decade for expansion, not only for truck manufacturers with a huge selection of models, but also for the trucking companies themselves with more places to haul.

Construction of the Interstate highway system helped pave the way for faster and smoother service, helping reshape the American landscape faster than ever seen before. The mergers and buyouts of other trucking companies, with many western hauling companies buying eastern haulers, changed the system of operation from coast-to-coast.

Gear up for this outstanding selection of 1960s semi-truck photos by Ron Adams. Captions include detailed information about the trucks, trailers, and hauling configurations of a wide range of makers including Mack, Brockway, Autocar, Diamond T, Diamond Reo, Ford, White-Freightliner, GMC, International, Kenworth, and Peterbilt.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Ron Adams
Formato:	160 pagine, 28.5 x 22 x 1.3 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	308 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 2012)
ISBN:	9781583883006

Circus & Carnival Trucks 1923-2000 Photo Archive

These are not your average trucks! The wide variety of traveling shows modified their trucks for many special uses. These shows used trucks as tractors, parade units, tent reels, animal cages, ride foundations and canvas reels.

This book illustrates the many truck manufacturers that were used and the many amusement organizations that used them. Large, detailed photographs include early, as well as recent, models, along with action shots. In-depth captions explain the use of each truck, including technical details such as the engine, make, model, etc. where available.
This is a unique book that both truck and circus/carnival enthusiasts will love.

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Autore:	Bill Rhodes
Formato:	128 pagine, 21.5 x 26 x 1 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	120 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 2001)
ISBN:	9781583880487

Coca Cola: Its Vehicles in Photographs 1930-1969

Coca-Cola has been delivered to stores and soda fountains throughout the world in a variety of trucks and automobiles. Here is a collection of photographs of such vehicles specially selected from the archives of the Coca-Cola Co.

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Autore:	Howard L. Applegate
Formato:	128 pagine, 21.5 x 26 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	129 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 1996)
ISBN:	9781882256471

Evolution of Cab-Over-Engine Trucks

American COE designs began to appear as a way to maximize loads to abide within individual U.S. state regulations. By shortening the overall length of the truck cab the trailer size could be increased while staying within the overall length limit dictated by each state. COE trucks would help play a vital role in America's industrial growth over the ensuing decades. All the major truck manufacturers are featured along with the many models offered throughout the decades into the 1970s, as well as a brief look at the COE models offered through the 1980s to today.

As well as historical data and specifications, all the innovative concepts and features developed as COE designs evolved are highlighted, as well as the numerous ideas that were tried, but proved to be only temporary solutions. Enjoy this lavishly illustrated, informative evolution of COE trucks, the first history ever published focusing on the history of COE trucks in America.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Norm Mort, Doug Grieve
Formato:	144 pagine, 28 x 21.5 x 1.3 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	155 foto in B&N e 148 in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 2011)
ISBN:	9781583882740

New Car Carriers 1910-1998 Photo Album

A photographic history of the new car carrier from the beginning when flatbed trucks and trailers first became an alternative to the railroad for carrying new cars.
These fascinating photographs take you through the introduction of double-decker trailers, the converted auto carriers hauling military vehicles and armaments during WWII, to the innovative piggybacks and triple-level auto racks that are used today.

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Autore:	Donald F. Wood
Formato:	112 pagine, 21.5 x 26 x 0.8 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	161 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 1999)
ISBN:	9781882256983

Refuse Trucks Photo Archive

A pictorial review of the various types of refuse collections equipment that have developed since the adoption of motor trucks to this vital community service in the early 1900s.
Truck makes shown include: Autocar, Brockway, Federal, FWD, International, Mack, Walter and White. Factory and action shots clearly show many of the body and chassis features that distinguish these specialized vehicles.

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Autore:	John Montville
Formato:	128 pagine, 21.5 x 26.5 x 1 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	120 foto in B&N
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 2001)
ISBN:	9781583880425

Semi Trucks of the American West: A Showcase of Regional Trucking 1900-1975

Prior to the 1970s, when length laws were written to allow longer configurations to run on the national interstate highway system, you would only see a lot of these trucks west of the Mississippi. Configurations such as the Rocky Mountain Double were not allowed in many states.
This is the first book to showcase the unique truck/trailer combos and companies that worked the roads in the American West from the early 1900s thru the 1970s. Trucks and companies from the following states are covered, California, Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Utah, Colorado, Nevada, Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, Wyoming and Montana.
Makes: Peterbilt semi trucks, Sterling, International, Kenworth, White, Autocar trucks, GMC semi trucks, Fruehauf trailers, Mack semi trucks, Freightliner semi trucks.

Ron Adams has pulled 375 images from his vast collection to feature companies and truck makers, such as:
- Arrowhead Freight Lines Inc.
- Big Sky Co-op of Montana
- Braswell Motor Freight Lines Inc.
- Denver-Chicago Trucking Co. Inc.
- Garrett Freight Lines, Illinois-California Express Inc.
- Garrison Fast Freight Inc.
- I.M.L. Freight Inc.,
- Los Angeles-Seattle Motor Express Inc.
- Navajo Freight Lines Inc.
- Pacific Inter-Mountain Express
- Ringsby Truck Lines Inc.
- Strickland Transportation Co.
- Transcon Lines Inc.
- United Truck Lines Inc.
- Watson Bros. Transportation Co. Inc.
- West Coast Fast Freight Inc.
- Western Truck Lines Inc.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Ron Adams
Formato:	144 pagine, 28 x 21.5 x 1 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	riccamente illustrato con foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 2020)
ISBN:	9781583883624

Semi-Trucks of the 1950s Photo Gallery

After WWII Americans were anxious to re-stoke the economy after a long ''make-do with what you have'' dry spell. By the 1950s new highways were being built, new trucking companies were being formed and old ones revived. Americans were buying newly-styled cars and the latest technologies once again.
Semi-trucks helped pave the way for this huge growth spurt in America with dependable trucks built by Mack, GMC, Chevrolet, Ford, Dodge, International, White Freightliner, Peterbilt, Kenworth, Diamond T, Reo, Autocar, Brockway, Sterling and others, many using the increasingly popular diesel engines made by Buda, Hercules, Waukesha, and Cummins, which helped their heavy loads haul quicker.

Ron Adams portrays this booming era with over 300 superb photos of trucks hauling cement, fuel, and a variety of goods to enthusiastic Americans.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Ron Adams
Formato:	160 pagine, 27 x 21.5 x 1.2 cm, brossura
Illustrazioni:	250 foto in B&N e 75 in colori
Lingua:	inglese
Editore:	Iconografix (USA, 2008)
ISBN:	9781583881873

Camions Américains

In the United States, the heavy goods vehicle has been essential to the country's economic life for decades (on national soil, 80% of goods are transported by road) and, at the same time, the truck still embodies the myth of the pioneer setting out to conquer the country.
The truck is therefore a tool and represents a history that is all the more shared by many Americans as they cultivate an immoderate taste for their mechanical historical heritage.

But the truck did not develop uniformly throughout the country; there have long been local particularities linked to administrative constraints, with each State originally having its own regulations on gross vehicle weight and length limits.

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In addition, the opposition between East Coast and West Coast manufacturers has also largely contributed to shaping the evolution of the American heavy goods vehicle. This book aims to introduce you to the world of the truck made in the USA by describing its general history and the main brands that have contributed to writing it.

Dettagli del libro

Autore:	Francis Dreer
Formato:	192 pagine, 29 x 24 cm, copertina rigida
Illustrazioni:	450 foto in B&N e in colori
Lingua:	francese
Editore:	ETAI (F, 2020)
ISBN:	9791028304263