Auto Biography: A Classic Car, an Outlaw Motorhead, and 57 Years of the American Dream
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (650 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B00JJ3FDSS |
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| Number of Pages | : | 316 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-03-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
When Tommy acquires a rusted out wreck of an old Chevy and promises to return it to a shiny, chromed work of American art, he sees one last chance to salvage his respect, keep himself out of jail, and save his business. But to his rural North Carolina town, they're not history; they're junk. Written for motor heads and automotive novices alike, Auto Biography interweaves this improbable hero's journey with the story of one iconic car to chart the rise, fall, and rebirth of the American Dream. Told in words and eight pages of photos, this wise, charming, and heartbreaking true story is an indelible portrait of a man, a machine, and a nation on the road from a glorious past into an unknown future.. To Tommy Arney, the old cars at Moyock Muscle are archeological artifacts, twentieth-century fossils that represent a place and a people utterly devoted to the automobile and transformed by it. A brilliant blend of Shop Class as Soulcraft and The
"Recommended to people with many interests" according to Kindle Customer. This book is for somebody who's a car person. Or, someone interested in post world War two American history. Or wants some context on how our fast economy and focus on marketing gave the Japanese a window to enter the market with quality. Or tangentially, how the automobile has helped shape American communities. Or for someone interested anecdotally in how cars can both reflect and influence who at are at times. interwoven with a story of a misfit is a tale about the various people who've possessed a car throughout generations, and how they are at once unique and united through a common love. I'm a. "One of the best Tidewater VA/NC books ever. Loved it!" according to Denny. If you are a car person or even interested in old cars, Earl Swift had written a masterpiece. Dealing with both the restoration of a 57 Chevy wagon, Earl traces the history of the car through 16 owners. This book has special meaning to me as it is centered around Norfolk and discusses many local establishments, primarily Moyock Muscle. As I live in the area and have actually been to Moyock Muscle a few times, this was special. Perhaps the most interesting portion is the portrayal of Tommy Arney, a Norfolk legend. Should you be one of those people who are offended by cussing and such, this is NOT th. A good read for car nuts This book is based on a really interesting idea, tracing the history of several People through the history of a car they all have owned or been involved with. It provides a lot of insight into cars, which is great for us car nuts, but also into the social history of the middle class as well as how people overcome or don't overcome the events of their lives.However it does go on a bit as one personal mini-biography follows another, it feels as if the writer is maybe sticking too much to a formula in order to stay authentic, so I started skipping some paragraphs after a while.However anyone who's got