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Author Szudarek, Robert

Title The first century of the Detroit Auto Show / Robert Szudarek
Published Warrendale, Pa. (400 Commonwealth Dr., Warrendale PA USA) : Society of Automotive Engineers, ©2000

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Description 1 electronic text (v, 277 pages) : illustrations, digital file
Series Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications
Society of Automotive Engineers. Electronic publications
Contents Introduction -- 1899 Model Year -- 1900 Model Year -- 1901 Model Year -- 1902 Model Year -- 1903 Model Year -- 1904 Model Year -- 1905 Model Year 21 -- 1906 Model Year -- 1907 Model Year -- 1908 Model Year Show #1 -- 1908 Model Year Show #2 -- 1909 Model Year -- 1910 Model Year -- 1911 Model Year -- 1911 Model Year "Overflow Show" -- 1912 Model Year -- 1913 Model Year -- 1914 Model Year -- 1915 Model Year -- 1916 Model Year -- 1917 Model Year -- 1918 Model Year -- 1919 Model Year -- 1919 Model Year Closed Car Salon -- 1920 Model Year -- 1921 Model Year -- 1921 Model Year Enclosed Car Week -- 1922 Model Year -- 1922 Model Year Closed Car Show -- 1923 Model Year -- 1923 Model Year Closed Car Show -- 1924 Model Year -- 1925 Model Year -- 1926 Model Year -- 1927 Model Year -- 1928 Model Year -- 1929 Model Year -- 1930 Model Year -- 1931 Model Year -- 1932 Model Year -- 1933 Model Year -- 1934 Model Year -- 1935 Model Year -- 1936 Model Year -- 1937 Model Year -- 1938 Model Year -- 1939 Model Year -- 1940 Model Year -- 1941 Model Year --1942 Model Year -- 1943-1952 -- 1953 Model Year -- 1954 Model Year -- 1955 Model Year -- 1956 Model Year -- 1957 Model Year -- 1958 Model Year -- 1959 Model Year --1960 Model Year -- 1961 Model Year -- 1963 Model Year -- 1964 Model Year -- 1965 Model Year -- 1966 Model Year -- 1967 Model Year -- 1968 Model Year -- 1969 Model Year -- 1970 Model Year -- 1971 Model Year -- 1972 Model Year -- 1973 Model Year -- 1974 Model Year -- 1975 Model Year -- 1976 Model Year -- 1977 Model Year -- 1978 Model Year -- 1979 Model Year -- 1980 Model Year -- 1981 Model Year -- 1982 Model Year -- 1983 Model Year -- 1984 Model Year -- 1985 Model Year -- 1986 Model Year -- 1987 Model Year -- 1988 Model Year -- 1989 Model Year -- 1990 Model Year -- 1991 Model Year -- 1992 Model Year -- 1993 Model Year -- 1994 Model Year -- 1995 Model Year -- 1996 Model Year -- 1997 Model Year -- 1998 Model Year -- 1999 Model Year -- Appendix: William Metzger
Summary This book looks at the first century of the Detroit Auto Show, the largest auto show in the world for many years. From the first show at the Detroit Light Guard Armory in 1899 to the January 1999 show at Cobo Hall, this fascinating book details the show's evolution over 100 years, and how it became the industry's most prominent event. The First Century of the Detroit Auto Show introduces pioneers such as William Metzger, who was instrumental in organizing the first show and played a prominent role in many shows of the early 1900s. Each year's show is covered in a chapter which includes information on the major players of the show, products featured, size, exhibitors, decor, opening ceremonies, admission fares, and entertainment. The book features over 100 historical and nostalgic photos to bring the reader in touch with the culture of the automotive industry and society at the time. A captivating account of the history of the industry's showcase event, this book belongs on the bookshelves of every automotive historian, enthusiast, and engineer
Notes Title from PDF title page (SAE Web site, 08/15/2012)
Includes index
Also available in print
SUBJECT North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Mich.) -- History
North American International Auto Show (Detroit, Michigan) fast
Subject Automobiles -- Michigan -- Detroit -- Exhibitions -- History
TRANSPORTATION / Automotive / Antique & Classic.
Automobiles -- Exhibitions
Michigan -- Detroit
Genre/Form History
Form Electronic book
ISBN 9780768071665
0768071666
Other Titles Detroit Auto Show