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Kimes, Beverly Rae was born on August 17, 1939 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Raymond Lionel andGrace Florence (Perrin) K.
(The amount of literature about the man who put America on...)
The amount of literature about the man who put America on Wheels is staggering. There have been more books about Henry Ford than any other fellow who ever had the notion to build a car. This book takes its place among them and offers a fresh approach to the subject, booth in its study of the man and his cars, and in the pictorial presentation, for the first time in full color, of every model he produced from the Quadricycle he put together as a young man in 1896 to the famous V-8 Ford on the production lines 4 & 1/2 decades later during his failing years. How like him they were. Ford cars were Henry. Probably no other single individual in automobile history more accurately mirrored in his cars his view of himself and of America as he saw it. It is fascinating in this book, through a lively historical text and over 100 color photos, to watch Henry grow and age as his cars grew and aged, to see his cars change or not change, as he changed or didn't change--each lock-stepped together through history. The book is divided into 5 sections, refreshingly capturing Henry in direct relation to each of his cars: the drivers racing and experimental machines; those early alphabetical Fords; the revolutionary Model T; the compromise of the Model A; the Model B, a car practically forgotten today and frequently then by Henry himself; and Henry's last triumph, the Ford V-8. Written originally as a series of individual Ford model histories for AUTOMOBILE QUARTERLY Magazine, the material was edited and revised into this book to celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the company that Henry Ford founded.
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(The ultimate reference that completely details production...)
The ultimate reference that completely details production numbers by series and body styles, giving serial numbers, engines, and chassis specs. Pricing according to condition.
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( At the time, in 1978, when The Cars That Henry Ford Bui...)
At the time, in 1978, when The Cars That Henry Ford Built was first published, sending a copy for Henry Ford II to review seemed a vain request·Automobile Quarterly founding editor and publisher L. Scott Bailey was told that Mr. Ford (never comments on a book written about Ford.÷ Two weeks later came an unexpected exhortation from Henry Ford II: (My grandfather would have loved this book.÷ Ford then specially ordered 20 copies bound in white leather·needed in two weeks. The rush order was necessitated by an upcoming trip to Japan. As is culturally customary to offer a gift that honors one's ancestors, Henry Ford II specifically chose The Cars That Henry Ford Built to give to his Japanese hosts. Such high-level praise is derived from the book's fresh approach to the subject of Henry Ford, both in its study of the man and his cars, as well as the exceptional pictorial presentation. Presented for the first time in full color, there is every model Henry Ford produced from the Quadricycle he put together as a young man in 1896 to the famous V8 Ford on the production lines four and a half decades later during his failing years. Probably no other individual in automobile history more accurately mirrored in his cars his view of himself and of America as he saw it. Join award-winning historian and author Beverly Rae Kimes as she presents lively historical text that captures Henry growing and aging as his cars grew and aged, each lock-stepped together through history. Over 100 full-color photographs further bring the man and his creations to life.
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( Only the legendary Packard could command a book of such...)
Only the legendary Packard could command a book of such scope and expense. This monumental work has required ten years of research, documentation and photography. It represents many more decades of collecting Packard automobiles, facts, photographs, technical data and information to record for all time every aspect, every model, every achievement of the Packard motor car and the men who made its name an emblem and international byword for taste and refinement in automotive design and engineering. Over three years were spent in intensive writing, checking, cross-checking, rewriting, coordinating, editing, and winnowing thousands of rare and unpublished historic photographs. This volume represents the scholarly efforts of sixteen contributors and was written by ten highly qualified authorities on Packard lore.Winner of a Cugnot Award.
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(This "cast of characters" provides the lens through which...)
This "cast of characters" provides the lens through which award-winning author Beverly Rae Kimes focuses on the early years of the American automobile industry. While some names - Ford, Dodge, Buick, and more - are easily recognized, this book also introduces snapshots of lesser known, but vitally important actors in this dramatic saga. The famous, the infamous, and the unknown are brought together by their common dedication to this great invention - and united by the fascinating stories that characterize each person.
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Kimes, Beverly Rae was born on August 17, 1939 in Aurora, Illinois, United States. Daughter of Raymond Lionel andGrace Florence (Perrin) K.
Bachelor of Science, University of Illinois, 1961. Master of Arts in Journalism, Pennsylvania State University, 1963. Director publicity MateerPlayhouse, Neff"s Mills, Pennsylvania, 1962, Pavillion Theatre, University Park, Pennsylvania, 1963.
Assistant editor Automobile Quarterly Publs., New York City, Princeton, New Jersey, 1963-1964, associate editor, 1965-1966, managing editor, 1967-1974, editor, 1975-1981.
Editor The Classic Carolina, 1981. board corporators Museum Transportation, Brookline, Massachusetts. Board of trustees National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library.
Director publicity Mateer Playhouse, Neff's Mill, Pennsylvania, 1962, Pavillion Theatre, University Park, 1963. Assistant editor Automobile Quarterly Publications, New York City, Princeton, New Jersey, 1963-1964, associate editor, 1965-1966, managing editor, 1967-1974, editor, 1975-1981, The Classic Car, 1981—2008. Member board corporation Museum Transportation, Brookline, Massachusetts.
Trustee National Automotive History Collection, Detroit Public Library., Saratoga (New York ) Automobile Museum, Rolls-Royce Foundation.
( At the time, in 1978, when The Cars That Henry Ford Bui...)
(This "cast of characters" provides the lens through which...)
(The ultimate reference that completely details production...)
(The amount of literature about the man who put America on...)
( Only the legendary Packard could command a book of such...)
(Loaded with black and white photos. Center glossy section...)
(Book by Kimes, Beverly Rae)
(Book by Beverly Rae Kimes)
Member of Society Automotive Historians (president 1987-1989, Cugnot award 1978-1979, 1983, Friend of Automotive History award 1985, Cugnot award 1985-1986, Benz award 1994, 1998, Cugnot award 2001, 2002, Benz award 2003), International Motor Press Association.
Married James H. Cox, July 6, 1984.