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Book Synopsis: The Studebaker history is a short one, and a sad one at that, but inside Studebaker, you'll find a meticulously crafted history of the early automobile. Studebaker began business as a builder of covered wagons. By 1921 they were the number four automaker in the nation. By 1932 they were bankrupt. And for Studebaker, one of the most remarkable stories in American automotive history, that was only the beginning.
Studebaker: America's Most Successful Independent Automaker tells the full and fabulously colorful history of this icon of the American automotive scene. Rife with triumph and tragedy, brilliant moves and boneheaded decisions, Studebaker's decades of building cars makes for a tempestuous saga featuring some of the more interesting characters in the twentieth-century business world.
Above all, the story features cars that, for countless Americans, truly defined driving: not just the Champion, which rocketed the company back to the top in 1939, or the 1950s Raymond Loewy-designed Starliner, deemed a "work of art" by the Museum of Modern Art, but also the Hawks and Larks that so many drivers loved. As the book traces Studebaker's fortunes from success to crisis to merger and back, it also dwells with loving photographic attention on the vehicles, from the first electric car to the last Avanti.
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Discover the captivating journey of Studebaker through the pages of Studebaker: The Complete History Book. This remarkable book unveils the meticulously crafted history of this icon of the American automotive scene. From their humble beginnings as builders of covered wagons to becoming the number four automaker in the nation, Studebaker's rise and fall is a story of triumph and tragedy that will captivate any automobile enthusiast.
Immerse yourself in the fascinating tale of Studebaker's decades of building cars, featuring some of the most interesting characters in twentieth-century business. Experience the thrill of driving Studebaker's renowned models, such as the Champion that propelled the company back to the top in 1939 and the artful masterpiece, the 1950s Raymond Loewy-designed Starliner, acclaimed by the Museum of Modern Art.
The book doesn't just chronicle Studebaker's fortunes; it also showcases their remarkable vehicles, from the very first electric car to the elegant last Avanti. With stunning photographs and detailed descriptions, you'll get an up-close look at these cars that have truly defined the joy of driving for countless Americans.
Don't miss out on this riveting journey through the turbulent history of Studebaker. Order your copy of Studebaker: The Complete History Book today and bring the legacy of this unforgettable independent automaker straight to your doorstep.
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