The Old Car Book - Fawcett Book #207 by Bentley, John - 1953

USA: Fawcett, 1953. Book. Fair. Paperback. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 144 pages. Index. "The period of American automotive history here under review, 1925-1935, can at once be called the industry's decisive phase and its finest and saddest hour, depending on how you feel about automobiles. First, the Assembled car of the previous ten years hobbled into the junkyards in favor of truly mass-produced 'transportation units'. Secondly, virtually all of America's high-grade, custom-built cars saw the writing on the wall. Third, the deadly effective feminine revolution against automotive sport had ended in a complete rout for the mere male." - from Introduction. Features multiple photos of the product offerings of dozens of U.S. manufacturers. Covers detached from textblock but present. Above-average external soiling and wear. The dozens of wonderful vintage black and white photos make this a most enjoyable volume to peruse!.