THE CARS OF THE 50S
A History of Cars Manufactured and Assembled in Australia During the 1950s
Author: Gavin Farmer
Step Back in Time with The Cars of the 50's by Farmer Gavin - A Stunning Tribute to the Iconic Cars That Defined an Era!
The Cars of the 50's by Author Farmer Gavin is a nostalgic trip back in time, exploring the iconic cars that defined an era. Filled with stunning photographs and fascinating historical details, this book is a must-have for car enthusiasts and anyone interested in the culture and history of the 1950s. From the sleek and stylish Chevrolet Bel Air to the powerful Ford Thunderbird, each car is showcased in all its glory, capturing the unique design features and technological advancements that made them so beloved. This book is the perfect tribute to an unforgettable period in automotive history.
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Step Back in Time with The Cars of the 50's by Farmer Gavin - A Stunning Tribute to the Iconic Cars That Defined an Era!
The Cars of the 50's by Author Farmer Gavin is a nostalgic trip back in time, exploring the iconic cars that defined an era. Filled with stunning photographs and fascinating historical details, this book is a must-have for car enthusiasts and anyone interested in the culture and history of the 1950s. From the sleek and stylish Chevrolet Bel Air to the powerful Ford Thunderbird, each car is showcased in all its glory, capturing the unique design features and technological advancements that made them so beloved. This book is the perfect tribute to an unforgettable period in automotive history.
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The fifties was a boom time for Australian s and a wonderful time to be in Australia.This beautiful book covers the cars of the period starting from 1948 and the history of our manufacturing industries in Australia during those times.The cars we made, the cars we drove and a look back at all the manufacturers in Australia selling and producing cars. The book covers the history of each company and how Holden became the dominant make by 1959 and held virtually 50 per cent of the total market with a single model product range.
About the Author
Born in 1945, Gavin Farmer has been married for over 40 years, has two adult sons, and two adorable grandchildren. He lives in the picturesque Adelaide Hills, South Australia, tinkers with a Jowett Javelin and a Subaru ffâ "1 Special in the back shed. He worked for Chrysler before working in the retail section of the automobile industry through the 1970s which is when he began his extensive library and model car collection. His writing has taken him around the world, through American and Canada, a lot of time in Europe, and he lived in England from 2003 through to late 2006.
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