A car haulers auto transporters by Richard J. Copello, you can get this book from $129.45 (the new one) or from $69.88 (used) or the collectible from $150.00. Supported by Motorbooks International as the Publisher, this chronological scrapbook of archival and contemporary photography documents the evolution of auto transporters over the last 75 years, while introductory text and detailed captions explain the development of these vehicles. Truck and automotive enthusiasts will enjoy the wonderful photography showing haulers from several manufacturers filled with factory-fresh cars from every American automaker.
Here are some of the key phrases: haulaway companies, auto transport equipment, Harry Patterson, Commercial Carriers, pusher axle. This 224 pages book give the over-the-road auto transporters proved an economical alternative to railway shipping. Since then, auto transport trucks have progressed through several stages of evolution, from flat trailers to ramped double-deckers and streamlined units.
Whats the customers said about this book? Here’s from Robert Sandewicz: I truly love all kinds of big trucks, but auto carriers never fail to stop me in my tracks wherever I may be. Dick Copello really has hit a tape-measure home run with this book. He does an outstanding job blending a highly-readable text with stunning photos. My sincere recommendation is that if you are a truck fan, you won’t be able to put this one down. It will be one of your all-time favorites; I know that it’s one of mine!
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