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Ford and Canada: 100 Years Together

The Definitive Centennial Book

Ford and Canada have shared a century of unforgettable events and remarkable achievements. From humble beginnings on August 17, 1904, this is an energy-charged timeline of an American automaker and a British colony that grew up together—one becoming a mighty industrial powerhouse and the other an enlightened nation. Meticulously researched in the archives at Ford of Canada, the book is filled with historic photos and marvellous tidbits of information. Here is a joyous celebration that will delight readers the world over.

Available exclusively throughout Canada at participating Ford-Lincoln dealers until January 3, 2004. Orders may also be placed on this web site or at DRB Transport Books (800) 665-2665.

Price is CAD$20.00, or USD$20.00 includes S&H - Syam Publishing ©2003
U.S. funds only at see 'How to Order' for additional info.

Aussi disponible en français: Ford et le Canada: Amis dupuis 100 ans

From Kenosha to the World
The Rambler, Jeffery and Nash Truck Story, 1904-1955

Nash was the most successful of the independent automakers, yet few know this exciting story. Nash was once the world’s largest manufacturer of trucks. Automotive historian James C. Mays has carefully researched the subject and brought together the often astonishing facts for the very first time. This is not simply the story of an auto manufacturer who built trucks, it is the spectacular saga of America as she grew up. This very readable tale showcases the trucks that helped to build the modern world. Guaranteed to enthrall truck lovers and Nash fans the world over.

Order directly from Antique Power Press: 800-767-5828
- USD$24.95 PLUS S&H - James C. Mays ©2003

The American Motors Century

A fascinating time-line book of events that made the last of the independent auto makers so great. The entire history of the company is told in bite-sized day, month and year factoids. Carefully researched for accuracy by automobile historian James C. Mays, hundreds of sources were studied for dates and historical tidbits. The illustrations are by automotive artist Elton McFall, whose artwork appears regularly in Old Autos. Jam-packed with milestone events, successes and tragedies, this is the one book that every AMC fan will want to own.

CDN$15.00 (USD$10.00) includes S&H - Syam Publishing ©2002
U.S. funds only at see 'How to Order' for additional info.

Rambler Canada: The Little Company that Could

Voted 'Best Read' by the Ontario Library Association

Celebrating the company's 100th anniversary, auto historian James Mays spins the saga of the boldest of the nation's independent auto makers. This is one manufacturing tale that never lets up off the accelerator. Industrial espionage, bold gambles and intrigue were the order of the day at Nash, Hudson and American Motors. Told only as the award-winning Mays can tell a story, this book will delight fans of the American Motors family of fine vehicles as well as Canadiana buffs.

CDN$37.50 (USD$25) includes S&H - Syam Publishing ©2001
U.S. funds only at see 'How to Order' for additional info.

Rescued & Restored: Canadians and their Collectable Cars

Fascinating tales of often unique-to-Canada automobiles and the dynamic Canadian automobile industry are told by award-winning auto historian James Mays. More than twenty-five lovingly restored vehicles from every part of Canada are profiled. Beaumont, Monarch, Dodge Brothers and a host of other cars from the versatile Model T to the classy AMC Eagle wagon are immortalized in this book. Interviews with people who worked in auto manufacturing and detailed historical research make this a rich treasure trove of Canadian automobile lore.

If you do not wish to order on-line, these items are available from:

DRB Transport Books,Canada's largest transportation book store.

(800) 665-2665 10AM to 5PM Eastern Time

COMING IN 2004
Roll Call: The Ford of Canada Centennial Photo Album - Spring
Roll Call: The McLaughlin-Buick Photo Album - Fall
Ford Ranchero Pickups 1957-1979 Photo History - Fall