From the first turn-of-the-century haulers to the 18-wheelers truckin' down the nation's highways today, ten full decades of big rigs fill the pages of this hardbound chronological retrospective. Lengthy captions accompany each of more than 500 black-and-white photographs and a special section of 75 color photos featuring major manufacturers like Mack, Peterbilt, Ford, Freightliner, International, and GMC, along with trailer manufacturers and minor truckbuilders that have gone by the wayside. The main focus is on semis built from the 1940s through the 1970s., This bevy of semi trucks throughout the 20th Century highlights major manufacturers such as Ford, Freightliner, GMC, International, Mack, and Peterbilt, plus a variety of minor manufacturers. This lavishly illustrated volume is arranged chronologically and contains detailed captions about each featured vehicle. Also identifies trailer manufacturers.
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