The most complete, authoritative, and well-illustrated automotive encyclopedia ever. Covers American cars from 1930 to 2002 and includes Chrylser, Ford, and GM, plus major independents, such as Duesenberg, Hudson, Checker, Shelby, and others. More than 3,500 photographs and thorough, clear text form a comprehensive portrait of the men and machines that contributed to the most exciting developments in American automotive history. Year-by-year reviews and detailed specifications of more than 50 makes of automobiles and over 24,000 individual models. Special color-photography sections highlight more than 160 of the most-spectacular American cars of the past eight decades.

Identifies and offers technical specifications for major and minor makes and models of automobiles manufactured in the U.S. between the forties and seventies

The world's most comprehensive look at the American automobile. Year-by-year coverage of all major makes, from 1930 to today. More than 3,500 photos. Includes the GM-Ford-Chrysler Big 3, plus the spectrum of makes from Allstate and AMC, through Duesenberg and LaSalle, to Tucker and Willys. Authoritative reports on the cars, the companies and the individuals behind them. Detailed specifications charts include horsepower, original prices, annual production volume, and much more.