- Paperback: 192 pages
- Publisher: Motorbooks International; illustrated edition edition (18 Feb 1998)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0760303401
- ISBN-13: 978-0760303405
- Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 18.5 x 1.3 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 3,288,677 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A new book on an old topic for a new group of collectors.
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Not too many years ago, the best fate an old 4x4 could hope for was to be heavily modified and then driven over virtually impossible trails until a more final death occured. Imagine how old Doc Frankenstein's monster felt! In the past few years, a new possibility emerged - restoration and life as a highly prized collectable. Where classic cars have long been, where muscle cars are now, where trucks in general have recently come, 4x4s now enter. Beyond the military rigs, which have long been popular in their own genre, "classic" 4x4s are now attracting people who want to collect, own and restore them as something new and different. I put "Classic 4x4s" together in an effort to supply some guidance for this new direction in automotive collecting. The book has a lot of scope but not nearly as much as I had material to cover. The origins and development of four-wheel drive has long been an abiding interest with me. My hope is that the next time you see a tired old 4x4 languishing in the weeds, you'll see a gleaming restoration in your mind's eye rather than a trail monster. Thanks for your interest!
Jim Allen
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On my web site, The Jeep CJ3B Page, I recently said: Don't be misled by the title of this book -- this is more than just a buyer's guide. As you would expect, it's organized into chapters on all the major (and the more obscure) manufacturers, but those chapters also make for interesting reading and a useful historical and pictorial reference. Of course the Jeep chapter is a long one, and unlike most Jeep histories, it includes several CJ-3B photos. For each make of vehicle there is also a well-researched list of models and estimated values for each model in various conditions.
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Great automotive history as well as buying guide.
5 Aug 1998
Format:Paperback
On my web site, The Jeep CJ3B Page, I recently said: Don't be misled by the title of this book -- this is more than just a buyer's guide. As you would expect, it's organized into chapters on all the major (and the more obscure) manufacturers, but those chapters also make for interesting reading and a useful historical and pictorial reference. Of course the Jeep chapter is a long one, and unlike most Jeep histories, it includes several CJ-3B photos. For each make of vehicle there is also a well-researched list of models and estimated values for each model in various conditions.
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Military Vehicle Restoration in INDIA
29 Aug 2000
Format:Paperback
A very good effort to save the Military Vehicles from the hands of Scrap dealers. Though in India, there is no Military Vehicle Conservation Group or Club, I would request Mr. Jim Allen to help me going about forming such a club. I have in my collection only jeeps, but shortly will be getting a WW II WC-52 (Dodge) Your book is not available in this country. Please give us addresses where it can be found. So far 4X4 vehicles are seen in Vintage and Classic Car Rallies in the major cities. My Research and restoration work is focused on WW II Jeeps. I have 23 such jeeps. Would also like to contact jeep lovers in India with your help.
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