American 1/2-ton Pickup Trucks of the 1960s (Those were the days)
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (698 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1845848039 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 120 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2014-06-17 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
In American 1/2-ton Pickup Trucks of the 1960s, Norm Mort picks up the story of the continuing popularity of the pickup truck in America. Continuing its trend from the 1950s, a trend towards greater style, comfort and optional equipment, the pickup truck would less and less assume the lines and styling of its flashy, sibling car versions, and instead evolve an identity all of its own.With vintage photographs and advertising material from the author's collection as well as new original photographs by his so
About the AuthorBefore he was ten, Norm Mort began taking pictures of old vehicles parked at the side of the road. In the 1960s he began accumulating photos and information on motoring. At twelve years of age Norm was the youngest member on the executive of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada, Toronto Chapter. An international writer for magazines and newspapers in the field of transport for 25 years, he has written more than a dozen books about historic vehicles, often collaborating with his son, photo
In the 1960s he began accumulating photos and information on motoring. His personal vehicle collection has included everything from a 1922 D-Type Vauxhall and 1935 Morgan F2 to a 1966 Bianchina van and 1962 Studebaker Station Wagon. At twelve years of age Norm was the youngest member on the executive of the Antique and Classic Car Club of Canada, Toronto Chapter. Before he was ten, Norm Mort began taking pictures of old veh
A great look back at the pickup trucks from the 60's. This book provides a great overview of American and Canadian 1/2 ton trucks of the 60's. It is a Great READ With Lots Of COOL photos. I wish there was more by year production numbers and more options detail provided.