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Crosley and Crosley Motors: An Illustrated History of America's First Compact Car and the Company that Built It Paperback – April 18, 2012

by Michael Banks (Author)
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 20 ratings
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Crosley: A Very Fine Car is an in-depth illustrated history of America’s first compact car, from its beginnings as a rough, back-of-the-napkin sketch in 1937, to its life beyond production and into the 21st Century. The Crosley introduced such revolutionary innovations as disc brakes, the first SUV, a do-it-all farm vehicle, the Cobra engine with its sheet-metal block, surprising styling tricks, retail-store marketing, fuel economy that Detroit still hasn’t equaled. Includes some never before published facts and photos.

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  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Ertel Publishing, Inc.
  4. Publication date
    April 18, 2012
  5. Dimensions
    8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1583882936
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1583882931
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Michael Banks has authored or co-authored over 45 books, including Crosley & Crosley Motors: America's First Compact Car & the Company that Built it for Enthusiast Books, and is a contributing editor/columnist for a variety of magazines in the U.S. and Japan. Michael has also served in many other editorial and acquisitions duties from writing ads to editing novels, being an agent for authors, and acquiring material for book and magazine length fiction.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Ertel Publishing, Inc.; Illustrated edition (April 18, 2012)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 128 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1583882936
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1583882931
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.08 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.25 x 11 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 20 ratings

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4.6 out of 5 stars
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Mike S.
5.0 out of 5 stars Concise, well illustrated
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2013
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I remember the Crosley and was interested in learning more about the man and the company. This book provided a good review of Crosley Motors products and company history but was a little short on biographical material about the man.

The illustrations are outstanding. This book would be of interest to anyone looking for detailed info on Crosley Motors.
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Richard K. Herbert
5.0 out of 5 stars The small Crosley automobile
Reviewed in the United States on September 21, 2014
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It was a great and factual book on Powell Crosley and the Crosley automobile.
It's the most detailed account of his automobiles that I have read and if you like
historical writings of automobiles, you should read it.
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Immelmann
4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2014
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Outstanding job of documenting an obscure automotive brand. Well written and researched, this book leaves the reader wanting more.
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Shirley Thomas
5.0 out of 5 stars AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2013
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This is a great book for any CROSLEY fan or other person
interested in a small car developed and produced years before
the time and present need for a small LOW COST car or truck.
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BikerDoc
5.0 out of 5 stars Great memories
Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2019
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My husband loved this book!
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CyanCyan
5.0 out of 5 stars Like a little boy with a new car
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2014
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My husband looked for 1 1/2 and purchased a 1948 1/2 Crosley sedan. Like a little boy with a new car!
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James M Watson
5.0 out of 5 stars Crosley and Crosley Motors: An Illustrated History of America's First...
Reviewed in the United States on March 27, 2014
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An interesting book about Crosley automobile's. Lots of facts and history. If you like Crosley's then you will like this book.
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IrishMommy
5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on November 7, 2014
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My Crosley enthusiast Dad loved this book that I gave to him as a gift.
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Barry W
5.0 out of 5 stars American cars weren't all fins and chrome
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 27, 2012
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Those who think that all post-war American cars were all fins, chrome and multi-coloured paint jobs need to read the story of Crosley, the new car for a second-hand car price. Born out of its time, Crosley included some leaps forward in its design, but possibly failed due to its cheap car feel.
You be the judge. This book is excellently illustrated and should be on any car enthusiast's shelves.
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