The Big Book of Car Culture [Illustrated] [Paperback]

Jim Hinckley and Jon Robinson (Author)

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Paperback: 320 pages
Publisher: Motorbooks International (22 Dec 2004)
Language English
ISBN-10: 0760319650
ISBN-13: 978-0760319659
Product Dimensions: 26.9 x 21.6 x 2.3 cm
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 1,373,663 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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A power-packed paperback on the wierdest and wackiets wheels ever seen in the US. Plus there's lot's more information on America's iconic automobile culture - every page is picture and fact-packed. --The Express & Evening Standard--In the Big Book of Car Culture, authors Jim Hinckley and Jon G Robinson collect fun tidbits on everything from Mustangs to school buses to radial tires. They even write about the AMC Pacer. --New York Newsday

A power-packed paperback on the wierdest and wackiets wheels ever seen in the US. Plus there's lot's more information on America's iconic automobile culture - every page is picture and fact-packed. --The Express & Evening Standard

In the Big Book of Car Culture, authors Jim Hinckley and Jon G Robinson collect fin tidbits on everything from Mustangs to school buses to radial tires. They even write about the AMC Pacer. --New York Newsday

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While countless books have been devoted to single roadside-culture and car-related subjects, none have addressed in one volume American pop culture's love affair with the automobile. But what is that love affair, if not an expanse of fond memories and compelling kitsch as vast as the nation itself? This smorgasbord offers discriminating readers a tasty A-Z assortment of entries and accompanying images touching upon all the old chestnuts (Route 66, drive-in restaurants, filling stations, et al) as well as some edgier topics to appeal to younger generations interested in the seedier and/or more whimsical sides of roadside America (i.e, Earl Scheib, the Chicago entrepreneur who promised to paint any car for $99, or 1950s juvenile-delinquent hot rod films

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Amazon.com: 4.8 out of 5 stars (6 customer reviews)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating, 10 Nov 2005

By Billy "Billy" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Big Book of Car Culture (Paperback)

This has to be the ultimate bathroom reader or coffee table book for the trivia buff. Quick, fact filled reads on topics as diverse as Model T Fords, crash test dummies, Route 66, Rock City, Mustangs, GTO's and the evolution of the gas gauge plus fantastic vintage advertisements, colorful pictures equals 315 pages of never put down, water cooler conversation starting fun.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars FABULOUS, 11 Oct 2005

By Jacquelyn West "jackieo_imeanwest" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Big Book of Car Culture (Paperback)

I just received my copy of this book and have found that it far exceeds my expectations. It is not just a sit down and read a bunch of boring history about cars book. It is loaded with short and interesting factoids on all sorts of miscellaneous auto-related subjects. I'm not a huge fan of classic cars but I am a fan of trivia and "useless knowledge" and I am just thoroughly enjoying this book!

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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Fun Book, 6 Feb 2008

By azwildbill2 - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: The Big Book of Car Culture (Paperback)

I loved this book. It is fun for those who like to go done Memory Lane.

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