A car trailer designed by an aviation pioneer? It’s a fact.
Glenn H. Curtiss designed the Aerocar originally for his own personal use. The recreational trailer was designed for efficiency, comfort, safety and held up on long-distance trips.
So popular was Curtiss’s design that the Aerocar soon became a very successful commercial product much revered and loved by those who purchased it from 1928 to 1940.
The Aerocar gained even more popularity after Curtiss’s death.
Author Andrew Woodmansey and Schiffer Books present the history of the Aerocar in their deluxe hardbound book: Curtis Aerocar 1928-1940, filled with archival photos, some never seen before.
The history of the Aerocar is laid out with fascinating and historical text.
As with all commercial products the Aerocar changed, modified and came in a variety of styles. Improvements, upgrades and added accessories also came about.
However, this book is not just about Aerocars, it also contains some other very interesting and captivating information.
Beginning with Curtiss’s other inventions, both aeronautic and transportation the book delves into trailers, automobiles, commercial vehicles, collaborations between Curtiss and Henry Ford, business ventures and the various locations and countries Curtiss frequented, visited or had businesses in.
Then, and only then, does the book expound on the Aerocar and its many manifestations.
Full exterior and interior photographs are included along with lists and closeups of the facilities, comfort designs, accessories and more.
So many photos! There is even a section on Aerocars that have been restored and used today as seen in color photos.
The book is an engrossing, comprehensive and exhaustive examination and historical study of one of the most innovative and imaginative inventors in the 20th Century.
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