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Jeep : The History of America's Greatest Vehicle by Patrick R. Foster (2019, Hardcover)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherBook Sales, Incorporated
ISBN-100785837485
ISBN-139780785837480
eBay Product ID (ePID)19038660644
Product Key Features
Book TitleJeep : the History of America's Greatest Vehicle
Number of Pages192 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / History, Automotive / General, Automotive / Antique & Classic, Automotive / Pictorial
Publication Year2019
GenreTransportation
AuthorPatrick R. Foster
FormatHardcover
Dimensions
Item Height0.8 in
Item Weight40.4 Oz
Item Length11.2 in
Item Width9.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Dewey Edition23
Dewey Decimal629.222/2
Table Of ContentIntroduction: Forged in War. Tales of wartime Jeep adventures, where the trusty Jeep saved lives and won the day Chapter One: A Legend Is Born, 1940-1941. The history of Willys-Overland and Bantam Motors and their roles in developing the wartime Jeep Chapter Two: The Willys-Overland and Willys Motors Years, 1946-1963. Peacetime and military Jeeps produced by Willys-Overland and its successor, Willys Motors Chapter Three: Mr. Kaiser's Jeep, 1964-1969. In 1963, Kaiser Industries changed the name of the company to Kaiser-Jeep Corporation, tried to grow the corporation in America, and laid the groundwork for Jeep's amazing popularity overseas Chapter Four: American Motors Takes the Wheel, 1970-1987. Jeep ownership transfers to AMC and Jeep's U.S. business grows nearly 700 percent Chapter Five: Chrysler in Command, 1988-1998. The Iacocca years and how his Chrysler Corporation built a whole new Jeep organization, one that could take the company to the next level Chapter Six: The DaimlerChrysler Fiasco, 1999-2007. The Daimler-Chrysler merger and how the German company caused Jeep to lose its way Chapter Seven: Tragedy and Triumph, 2007-2015. Jeep's comeback was temporarily derailed by Chrysler's bankruptcy, but the division has since been able to pull itself out of the basement and on to record-breaking years Index
SynopsisJeep is the definitive, fully illustrated celebration of an auto manufacturer that paved its own way by going off-road. Few American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab WWII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its rear-mounted spare tire, open-air design, and telltale roll cage, the Jeep is a true classic. In Jeep: The History of Americas Greatest Vehicle, automotive writer Patrick R Foster chronicles over 70 years of Jeep vehicle design and production. Beginning with the Jeep as a crucial component of the American World War II fleet, Foster expertly recounts the corporate shifts, financial struggles and successes, close calls, and, above all, the enduring machines that have carried Jeep from the early 1940s to its triumphant role as a modern-day embodiment of American perseverance.Three hundred color and black-and-white historical photos complement his expertly written narrative of Jeeps entire history, reminding us that sometimes, the road less traveled was just waiting for the right truck., In Jeep: The History of America's Greatest Vehicle , three hundred color and black-and-white historical photos complement Patrick R. Foster's expertly written narrative, celebrating over 70 years of Jeep vehicle design and production., Jeep is the definitive, fully illustrated celebration of an auto manufacturer that paved its own way by going off-road. Few American vehicles, or vehicles made anywhere else in the world for that matter, are as universally iconic as the Jeep. From olive drab WWII military relics to the beloved Wrangler with its rear-mounted spare tire, open-air design, and telltale roll cage, the Jeep is a true classic. In Jeep: The History of America's Greatest Vehicle, automotive writer Patrick R Foster chronicles over 70 years of Jeep vehicle design and production. Beginning with the Jeep as a crucial component of the American World War II fleet , Foster expertly recounts the corporate shifts , financial struggles and successes , close calls, and, above all, the enduring machines that have carried Jeep from the early 1940s to its triumphant role as a modern-day embodiment of American perseverance. Three hundred color and black-and-white historical photos complement his expertly written narrative of Jeep's entire history , reminding us that sometimes, the road less traveled was just waiting for the right truck.
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- 06 Feb, 2020
Best Jeep Lover's Book...endless valuable information...
I purchased this book for my 10 year old grandson for Christmas. He and his father, my son are restoring a Jeep CJ5 together so I thought he might enjoy this book. I was right!!! When he called to thank me for the gift he was very excited.to have it. My son told me they read from it together every night and they both love it!!!Verified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 06 Apr, 2021
For the Jeep lover
Nice book, if you love jeeps, this is a good oneVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- 01 Jan, 2024
Jeep history of America’s greatest vehicle
The book arrived in time for Christmas and my son was thrilled with the bookVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
