US ROAD CRUISERS OF THE 1950s & 1960s

capacities and unlimited performance – along with these decades’ unconcern in terms of gas consumption and environmentalism.

The automotive dinosaurs assembled in this book really resembled cruisers built for seafaring in view of their unbelievable dimensions; they were further equipped with tail fins, panoramic windows, duotone or even triplex varnish, V8 engines and aircooling – all features  

unimaginable in Europe these days.

The reader learns not only about the development and marketing history of the legendary vehicles but also gets background information concerning the “Big Three” politics, describing how General Motors, Ford and Chrysler managed to finally get hold of the complete American market. 

Last but not least enthusiasts can indulge into a wealth of fascinating photographs including official promotion material and posters.