Chevrolet: The Coming of Age–An Illustrated History of Chevrolet’s Passenger Cars, 1911-1942
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Customer Review: A comprehensive study of early Chevrolet cars.
This book is packed with photos! Includes photos of the overall body and hundreds of detail photos of design features that illustrate changes made from one model year to the next, such as changes to gauges, wheel covers, badges, trim, etc. Sixteen pages in the center are all color. Many early Chevrolet print ads are also reproduced here. It is organized by year with a chapter devoted to each model year, except that 1911 - 1922 are covered in 4 chapters. I especially like the art deco details from the 1930s and '40s.
On the hardcover edition, the front flap states: "The products of the Chevrolet Motor Division are studied on an annual model change basis ...
"The book is intended to be an aid to those interested in identifying significant features and design characteristics of the cars. In addition to a study of the overall appearance, much attention has been given to study of the details as for example the wheelcovers, hood ornaments, door knobs, dashboard instruments, etc.
"It has been the intent of the author to provide a ready reference for those interested in the evolution of the Chevrolet passenger cars. From the point of view of the restorer seeking to define his needs to that of an interested bystander simply indulging in nostalgia, the intent has been admirably achieved."
This is a very comprehensive study of the design of early Chevrolet cars illustrated with hundreds of photos. It is a keeper in my library.