From humble beginnings in an Indiana blacksmith shop to a pioneering force in the American automotive industry, Studebaker's journey is one of extraordinary vision, innovation, and resilience. For over a century, Studebaker not only shaped the transportation landscape but also became a symbol of American industrial might, determination, and creativity. With daring designs, mechanical ingenuity, and a steadfast commitment to quality, the company stood proudly as one of the last great independent automakers in a world increasingly dominated by corporate giants.
Studebaker: Wheels of Ambition offers the first full and complete chronicle of the company's rise, golden years, and ultimate fall. Through meticulously researched narrative, this book tells the story of the Studebaker brothers' bold venture, the wagons that carried pioneers westward, the stunning automotive designs of the 1950s, the revolutionary Avanti, and the emotional final days of production in South Bend and Hamilton. It is also the story of the people-designers, engineers, workers, and drivers-who built and loved the cars that bore the Studebaker name.
More than just an automotive history, this is the story of American ambition itself: the desire to innovate, to persevere, and to leave a lasting mark on the road ahead.
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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - From humble beginnings in an Indiana blacksmith shop to a pioneering force in the American automotive industry, Studebaker's journey is one of extraordinary vision, innovation, and resilience. For over a century, Studebaker not only shaped the transportation landscape but also became a symbol of American industrial might, determination, and creativity. With daring designs, mechanical ingenuity, and a steadfast commitment to quality, the company stood proudly as one of the last great independent automakers in a world increasingly dominated by corporate giants.Studebaker: Wheels of Ambition offers the first full and complete chronicle of the company's rise, golden years, and ultimate fall. Through meticulously researched narrative, this book tells the story of the Studebaker brothers' bold venture, the wagons that carried pioneers westward, the stunning automotive designs of the 1950s, the revolutionary Avanti, and the emotional final days of production in South Bend and Hamilton. It is also the story of the people-designers, engineers, workers, and drivers-who built and loved the cars that bore the Studebaker name.More than just an automotive history, this is the story of American ambition itself: the desire to innovate, to persevere, and to leave a lasting mark on the road ahead. Seller Inventory # 9781923545236
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