Pedal Cars
| Author | : | |
| Rating | : | 4.41 (998 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760304432 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 128 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-10 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
A self-proclaimed “gearhead,” Robert has restored two classic cars in the last 10 years (one of which was featured in a nationally syndicated television show), and has recently completed a chopped ’32 five-window coupe. Genat lives in Encinitas, California.. He and his wife Robin own and operate ZoneFive Photo. About the AuthorRobert Genat is an accomplished author and photographer who has written 25 books for MBI Publishing
Comprehensive, insightful and a delight to read A Customer Mr. Bloemker's journalistic approach favors detail and context over mindless hype. It's refreshing to see Pedal Cars -- largely ignored by many antique buffs -- covered in such a comprehensive manner. Highlights include the pre-world World War II era, with excellent detail on American National, Garton, Steelcraft and other top manufacturers. AMF's 1960s era heyday is explored thoroughly as well.This book is a fine resource for the seasoned collector and beginner alike. There are excellent illustrations and photograp. "Extremely well gotten Up !!!!" according to Donald G. Brooks. Pedal Cars is literally "mind candy"An inescribably delicious feast for the eyes and the mind,(and the lover of the unique within us all)!The photographs, renederings,and adverts are par excellence. The printing is lavishly well done in extremely clean and magical colours.The photographs of children proudly seated in their autos are priceless.I f you wish to enter the realm of the authentic pedal car, and also a tour of American Childhood Nostalgia,I urge you to purchase this book immediately!. Five Stars tRACIg Great bookwonderful pictures and good information on the history of pedal cars. Highly recommend this book.
A delightful mix of contemporary color photographs and period advertisements, brochures, and black & white photographs portray the classic toys so many Americans grew up with. Discusses manufacturers from each time period, as well as what kinds of cars were being produced, and which are the most valuable on today's collector market. Flash back to the fun-filled days of your childhood! Pedal Cars traces the history of these popular and collectible toys from early tin models built near the turn of the century to the modern versions available today. Includes a price and value guide.
Robert Genat is an accomplished author and photographer who has written 25 books for MBI Publishing. Genat lives in Encinitas, California.. A self-proclaimed “gearhead,” Robert has restored two classic cars in the last 10 years (one of which was featured in a nationally syndicated television show), and has recently completed