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Building Dutch Air Power in World War II

The Role of Lend-Lease and Aircrew Training in the United States

by Nicholas Michael Sambatuk

When the Dutch lost territory to foreign invaders they sent their aircrews to the US to train. What makes the Dutch flying school different from any other is that it remained a fully autonomous Dutch base on foreign soil with limited interaction from American forces.

Drag Racing in the 1960s: The Evolution in Race Car Technology

by Doug Boyce

One of drag racing’s finest and most colorful periods because the NHRA’s fuel ban that began in 1957 and lasted until 1964 accelerated the development of supercharging. Gasser wars, cam wars, plastic fantastic—lots of words to add to your vocabulary.

Building Engines for War

by Edward M. Young

In most wars, military production ramps up by drawing on existing civilian infrastructure. But the tolerances for both technical parameters and work habits may be incompatible so it is the processes themselves that first need to be calibrated.

1947: Making the World Over

by Richard A. Leiby

The world is still dusting itself off from WWII and it is clear that the “human factor” that governs the affairs of man is just not working. In fact, the next big calamity is already brewing: the Cold War. From popular to political culture, this book singles out noteworthy matters.

Corvette: The Owners and the Cars

by Mario Brunner

Here the quintessential American car is explored by a German writer/photographer who owns one. 70 years of Corvette history—70 stories. Running a Corvette in the US is easy and cheap, in Germany not so much (taxation, gas prices etc.).

Mister Showman, The Man who Created the Custom Car Show Phenomenon

by Bob Larivee Sr.

Could this story have happened anywhere but America? If there were a book on how to run car shows, Larivee would have written it. An autobiography is the next best thing.

The Brown Bullet, Rajo Jack’s Drive to Integrate Auto Racing

by Bill Poehler

What do a four-time (1978, 1979, 1999 and 2003) NFL coach of the year and Super Bowl winner born in 1936 and a Champ- and midget-car driver (1905–1956) have in common? More than you might ever imagine!

The Ford Dealership, Volumes I, II, III, and IV

by Henry L. Dominguez

Now four volumes strong—and with two more planned—this is surely the most voluminous coverage of the subject. Ford did not only invent standardized mass production but also the system of franchised dealers. The Blue Oval’s lasting success rests on both of these.

The Gilmore Car Museum, Miles From the Ordinary

by David O. Lyon

Opened in 1966, the Gilmore todays sits on a 90-acre campus that is also home to other car-related club headquarters, museums, and activities. Visiting it is in the best sense of the word an experience.

Fast, Faster, Fastest: The Bill Sadler Story

by John R. Wright

He designed, built, and raced his own cars, but also aircraft, engines, and drones. Before that he was a guided missile tech—never mind that he had dropped out of school. Smart people lead busy lives, this book covers it, and Sadler lived just long enough to bless it.

Fords of the Sixties 

by Michael Parris

The list of famous Fords from this decade is long, with the year 1964 representing a particular high point for quality, durability, and styling—and not just because the Mustang came out that year.

Fifty Years of Ford F-150, A Pictorial History of the F-150

by Robert C. Kreipke

You may see F-150s everywhere but not the photos in this anniversary book as they are rarely seen or never before published images from Ford’s archive.

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