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Item specifics
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN
- 9780760328262
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
MBI Publishing Company LLC
ISBN-10
0760328269
ISBN-13
9780760328262
eBay Product ID (ePID)
54343184
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Transportation, Antiques & Collectibles, Business & Economics, Industries / Automobile Industry, Automotive / History
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
10 In.
Item Height
0.5 In.
Item Width
10 In.
Item Weight
45 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2006-018154
Book Title
GM's Motorama : The Glamorous Show Cars of a Cultural Phenomenon
Dewey Decimal
659.19/6292220973
Intended Audience
Trade
Edition Description
Revised edition
Synopsis
In the postwar exuberance of America, General Motors launched their Motorama, an all-out extravaganza that turned the marketing of new cars and designs into a cultural event of national proportions. "GM' s Motorama" brings this short-lived but unforgettable tradition back to life with words and period photographs that revisit the posh venues, such as the Waldorf Astoria in 1953, where celebrities in Broadway-style shows and phalanxes of glamorous models introduced the public to " Dream Cars" destined to become legends-- the GM LeSabre, Cadillac Le Mans, and the Chevrolet Corvette prototype. This book recreates the drama of the eight shows staged between 1949 and 1961, focusing on the cars designed under the leadership of the founder and head of GM Design, Harley Earl. The cars that emerged from the mind of Earl are today among the most desired of the twentieth century. Previously unknown facts about the fate of the Dream Cars-- some of which seemingly disappeared-- and a glimpse of GM' s recent crop of concept cars are offered in the book' s final two chapters., 'GM's Motorama' recreates the drama of the eight Motoramas staged between 1949 and 1961, focusing on the cars that took centre stage and came to define an era of auto styling., The story of the eight GM Motoramas staged between 1949 and 1961, featuring the cars introduced at these extravaganzas--including the Corvette prototype., The story of the eight GM Motoramas staged between 1949 and 1961, featuring the cars introduced at these extravaganzas-- including the Corvette prototype.
Publication Year
2006
Format
Hardcover
Reviews
"Vintage Oval Racing," February 2007 " The book is a vivid depiction and chronicle of a terrific American automotive happening.", Classic Chevy, June 2007 "...this book [is] a real page-turner....A tour through this remarkable new book on Motorama not only traces the history of these splendid show cars - it brings an important message through [its] final chapter. Temple's book is a very readable, colorful, exciting, and spontaneous testimony to that heritage." Ol' Skool Rodz, May 2007 "David Temple (along with the book's designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book ... This book is a wonderful look back at GM's days as the world leader in the automotive industry ... You should own this book." , Ol' Skool Rodz,May 2007"David Temple (along with the book's designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book … This book is a wonderful look back at GM's days as the world leader in the automotive industry … You should own this book." Vintage Oval Racing, February 2007(circ.: 12,000) "This book is a vivid depiction and chronicle of a terrific American automotive happening.", Classic Chevy, June 2007 "...this book [is] a real page-turner....A tour through this remarkable new book on Motorama not only traces the history of these splendid show cars it brings an important message through [its] final chapter. Temple's book is a very readable, colorful, exciting, and spontaneous testimony to that heritage." Ol' Skool Rodz,May 2007"David Temple (along with the book's designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book … This book is a wonderful look back at GM's days as the world leader in the automotive industry … You should own this book.", Road and Track , May 2007 "Ample captions and fully researched text explain the one-off production, and destruction, of this American studio's creations. This book would grace the coffee-table in any of today's uber-chic downtown lofts." Car Collector, March 2007 "GM's Motoramais the best book I have seen on the history of GM's dream cars and the evolution of their concept. This handsomely designed 10x10 inch book is lavishly illustrated with many never before seen photos, and so well-written you don't want to put it down … this is about as much book as you could ever hope to get for only $40. This is the summer's must have car book.", Road and Track , May 2007 "Ample captions and fully researched text explain the one-off production, and destruction, of this American studio's creations. This book would grace the coffee-table in any of today's uber-chic downtown lofts." Car Collector, March 2007 "GM's Motorama is the best book I have seen on the history of GM's dream cars and the evolution of their concept. This handsomely designed 10x10 inch book is lavishly illustrated with many never before seen photos, and so well-written you don't want to put it down ... this is about as much book as you could ever hope to get for only $40. This is the summer's must have car book." , Classic Chevy, June 2007 “...this book [is] a real page-turner....A tour through this remarkable new book on Motorama not only traces the history of these splendid show cars – it brings an important message through [its] final chapter. Temple’s book is a very readable, colorful, exciting, and spontaneous testimony to that heritage.� Ol’ Skool Rodz, May 2007 “David Temple (along with the book’s designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book & This book is a wonderful look back at GM’s days as the world leader in the automotive industry & You should own this book.�, "Classic Chevy, " June 2007 " ...this book [is] a real page-turner....A tour through this remarkable new book on Motorama not only traces the history of these splendid show cars - it brings an important message through [its] final chapter. Temple' s book is a very readable, colorful, exciting, and spontaneous testimony to that heritage." " Ol' Skool Rodz, "May 2007 " David Temple (along with the book' s designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book ... This book is a wonderful look back at GM' s days as the world leader in the automotive industry ... You should own this book.", TopGear Magazine ( UK ), July 2007 “David W. Temple’s handsome book recalls the cars and people behind the Motorama shows.� Auto Restorer , June 2007 “It is extensively illustrated with some 200 color and 50 black-and-white photos.�, Classic Chevy, June 2007 "...this book [is] a real page-turner....A tour through this remarkable new book on Motorama not only traces the history of these splendid show cars it brings an important message through [its] final chapter. Temple's book is a very readable, colorful, exciting, and spontaneous testimony to that heritage." Ol' Skool Rodz, May 2007 "David Temple (along with the book's designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book … This book is a wonderful look back at GM's days as the world leader in the automotive industry … You should own this book.", TopGear Magazine(UK), July 2007 "David W. Temple's handsome book recalls the cars and people behind the Motorama shows." Auto Restorer, June 2007 "It is extensively illustrated with some 200 color and 50 black-and-white photos." , Ol' Skool Rodz, "May 2007 "David Temple (along with the book's designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book ... This book is a wonderful look back at GM's days as the world leader in the automotive industry ... You should own this book.", "Ol' Skool Rodz, "May 2007 " David Temple (along with the book' s designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book ... This book is a wonderful look back at GM' s days as the world leader in the automotive industry ... You should own this book." "Street Rodder, "August 2007 " Many will tell you that GM set the standard for new-car salons; we' re here to tell you that "GM' S Motorama" sets the standard for any discussion about those four magical years.", Vintage Oval Racing, February 2007 "The book is a vivid depiction and chronicle of a terrific American automotive happening." , TopGear Magazine ( UK ), July 2007 "David W. Temple's handsome book recalls the cars and people behind the Motorama shows." Auto Restorer , June 2007 "It is extensively illustrated with some 200 color and 50 black-and-white photos." , Classic Chevy, June 2007 "...this book [is] a real page-turner....A tour through this remarkable new book on Motorama not only traces the history of these splendid show cars it brings an important message through [its] final chapter. Temple's book is a very readable, colorful, exciting, and spontaneous testimony to that heritage." Ol' Skool Rodz,May 2007 "David Temple (along with the book's designer, Jennifer Bergstrom) has done a masterful job in presenting the material for this book … This book is a wonderful look back at GM's days as the world leader in the automotive industry … You should own this book.", Road and Track, May 2007 "Ample captions and fully researched text explain the one-off production, and destruction, of this American studio's creations. This book would grace the coffee-table in any of today's uber-chic downtown lofts." Car Collector,March 2007 "GM's Motoramais the best book I have seen on the history of GM's dream cars and the evolution of their concept. This handsomely designed 10x10 inch book is lavishly illustrated with many never before seen photos, and so well-written you don't want to put it down … this is about as much book as you could ever hope to get for only $40. This is the summer's must have car book.", "Road and Track," May 2007 " Ample captions and fully researched text explain the one-off production, and destruction, of this American studio' s creations. This book would grace the coffee-table in any of today' s uber-chic downtown lofts." Car Collector, " March 2007 " GM' s Motorama" is the best book I have seen on the history of GM' s dream cars and the evolution of their concept. This handsomely designed 10x10 inch book is lavishly illustrated with many never before seen photos, and so well-written you don' t want to put it down ... this is about as much book as you could ever hope to get for only $40. This is the summer' s must have car book.", Road and Track , May 2007 “Ample captions and fully researched text explain the one-off production, and destruction, of this American studio’s creations. This book would grace the coffee-table in any of today’s uber-chic downtown lofts.� Car Collector, March 2007 “GM’s Motorama is the best book I have seen on the history of GM’s dream cars and the evolution of their concept. This handsomely designed 10x10 inch book is lavishly illustrated with many never before seen photos, and so well-written you don’t want to put it down & this is about as much book as you could ever hope to get for only $40. This is the summer’s must have car book.�
Dewey Edition
22
Features
Revised
Table Of Content
Contents Foreword by Chuck Jordan Editor's Note: Looking Back to the Future by Dennis Adler Preface and Acknowledgments Introduction: Capturing the Hearts and Minds of Impressionable Male Adolescents by David E. Davis Jr. Part I: The Beginning Chapter One: Birth of the Experimental Car and the GM Motorama Part II: The Motorama Cars-Stars of the Show Chapter Two: Motorama Cars of Chevrolet Chapter Three: Motorama Cars of Pontiac Chapter Four: Motorama Cars of Oldsmobile Chapter Five: Motorama Cars of Buick Chapter Six: Motorama Cars of Cadillac Chapter Seven: GMC's Sole Motorama Dream Vehicle Chapter Eight: LaSalle IIs and Firebirds-GM's V-6 and Turbine Power Projects Chapter Nine: An Era Ends Chapter Ten: Twins, Triplets, and Quadruplets Part III: The LEGACY-Motorama Car Mysteries and GM's Newest Concepts Chapter Eleven: Fates of the Motorama Cars-Mysteries Solved and Unsolved Chapter Twelve: GM's Newest Concepts Appendix A: Number Built and Status of Motorama Show Cars Appendix B: Where and When
LC Classification Number
TL7.U62N489 2006
Number of Pages
192 pages
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- z***n (1712)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseGracious seller and great communication. Shipped quickly and packaged safely...but things happen. The necklace had broken at a weak spot and given the age and that it's costume jewelry, not all that surprising. I was just going to try to repair but seller refunded as well. Very good and appreciated! Would buy from again.
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