RESEARCH ARCHIVES

The Search That Never Ends

In 1949, General Motors held its first postwar auto show in New York, displaying its various automobiles.  This very interesting book was distributed to all who attended the show.  Black and White with exceptional photography, burgundy accent/background color throughout.  36 pages, 5-1/2" x 8-1/2".  Published in 1949, contains interesting period information on the American automobile industry, "made possible by our American economic system."  Detailed discussion of research, engineering, production techniques and styling.  Chock full of information about everything in which GM was involved at the time including busses and locomotives.  A wonderful resource book.  Includes a copy of the original document cover letter from J.P. Wills, Chairman, GM Community Relations, Wapakoneta, Ohio.