by:
Burness, Tad

Publisher:
Krause Publications
Published:December 1, 2001
ISBN:0873493699
Format:Paperback
Pages:503

Description: From Book News, Inc.
Drawn from Burness' syndicated "Auto Album" newspaper columns, these entries describe 497 cars from the first 200 years of automotive history, beginning with the 1784 Murdock steamer. Each entry consists of a black and white line drawing marking key features of the car, and a narrative description of the vehicle, its engineering, specifications, aesthetics, and price.Book News, Inc.and#174, Portland, OR

Product Description:
Tad Burness' Auto Album, a nationally syndicated newspaper feature seen by millions since 1966, transported readers to the autos of yesteryear. Now fans can trace over 200 years of automobile history and progression with more than 490 automobiles compiled from the Auto Album.

Each automobile illustration is hand drawn. The accompanying text tells an interesting story about the car, manufacturer, or time period. None of these have ever before been reproduced in book form.

Readers will take a nostalgic trip with the cars they remember and discover a few they may have never seen before. Automobile coverage includes classic domestic cars, pilot models, and imports made from 1784 to 1985. Specific cars can easily be found using the convenient index.

and#149; Never before seen in book form, Tad Burness' Auto Album nationally syndicated newspaper series has been enjoyed by millions since 1966
and#149; Illustrations and descriptions depict one car per page
and#149; Covers classic domestic cars and imported cars from 1784 to 1985