A Collector S Guide To Automobilia

Shift your collecting power into high gear! Find accurate values for collectibles, sources of factory photos, auto ad checklists, videos featuring classic cars and a historical survey of pedal cars with help from author John Gunnell.

This comprehensive reference guide reviews the literature concerning the impact of the automobile on American social, economic, and political history. Covering the complete history of the automobile to date, twelve chapters of bibliographic essays describe the important works in a series of related topics and provide broad thematic contexts. This work includes general histories of the automobile, the industry it spawned and labor-management relations, as well as biographies of famous automotive personalities. Focusing on books concerned with various social aspects, chapters discuss such issues as the car's influence on family life, youth, women, the elderly, minorities, literature, and leisure and recreation. Berger has also included works that investigate the government's role in aiding and regulating the automobile, with sections on roads and highways, safety, and pollution. The guide concludes with an overview of reference works and periodicals in the field and a description of selected research collections. The Automobile in American History and Culture provides a resource with which to examine the entire field and its structure. Popular culture scholars and enthusiasts involved in automotive research will appreciate the extensive scope of this reference. Cross-referenced throughout, it will serve as a valuable research tool.

A MUST-HAVE PICTORIAL PRICE GUIDE FOR LOVERS OF AUTOMOBILES! Becoming a collector of automobilia is simple and fun. If you own anything with the image of a car on its surface, or an object in the general shape of an automobile or part of an automobile, then you possess a treasured piece of automobilia. The Official Price Guide to Automobilia is your superhighway to this dazzling array of collectibles. [ ] A PICTURE BOOK/PRICE GUIDE SPECTACULAR. This extraordinary sourcebook features more than four hundred photographs, along with background information, detailed descriptions, and current market prices so identification is easy--plus you can use the pricing information to spot bargains or to ensure that you don't sell too low. [ ] EXTENSIVE. The collector and automobile aficionado will find a wide range of objects spanning the full scope of automobilia: from the late nineteenth century to the present; from postcards and posters to hood ornaments and license plates; from motor car accessories to toy vehicles; and a surprising array of art objects running the spectrum from expensive bronze sculptures to whimsical pieces. [ ] BEAUTIFUL FULL-COLOR INSERT. A special color insert reveals the true beauty of automobilia. [ ] FEATURING THE $5 MILLION BAUSCH COLLECTION. The author's personal collection, one of the largest in the world, contains many rare and unique items. Now you have the marvelous opportunity to see these items. [ ] WRITTEN BY AN EXPERT. David K. Bausch is a leading collector of antique automobiles, automobilia, automobile toys, and related ephemera. Various parts of his collection have been featured in national and trade periodicals and newspapers. [ ]SPECIAL SECTIONS. The Official Price Guide to Automobilia includes professional collecting tips, a grand history of automobilia, and an informative state-of-the-market report.

Starting from 1900, when car accessories were not only the epitome of quality and craftsmanship, but also in many cases minor works of art, this book covers lamps, mirrors, clocks, horns, dashboard instruments, tools, clothing, badges, mascots, containers, cigarette cards, publicity material, maps, trophies, motoring novelties, toy cars and pedal cars. There is also a section on post-1950 memorabilia and items connected with motor racing.

A comprehensive guide to collecting toy cars by international makers. Covers the years 1900-1985.