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Packard and Pontiac-Oakland – two hardcover Crestline reference works on the history of the American automobile industry, in good condition and authentic.
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Packard + Pontiac Oakland – 2 standard works on American automotive history (hardcover)
Description:
Offered a beautiful set of two authoritative standard works on the history of the American automotive industry, focusing on two iconic brands: Packard Motor Car Company and Pontiac Motor Division (including Oakland).
These books belong to the well-known Crestline series and are renowned for their rich documentation, extensive model overviews, and impressive imagery.
The set consists of:
Packard – George H. Dammann & James A. Wren (1996)
- Size: approx. 28 x 22 x 3 cm
Comprehensive overview of the history of Packard, from the early pioneering years to the demise in the 1950s. Richly illustrated with hundreds of historical photos and factory images.
75 Years of Pontiac-Oakland – John Gunnell (1982)
- Size: approx. 29 x 23 x 4 cm
Extensive reference book (approximately 528 pages) on both Oakland and Pontiac. Covers the development of both brands within General Motors, including the transition from Oakland to Pontiac and the later growth of the brand.
Features:
- Both editions hardcover
- Richly illustrated with historical imagery (black-and-white)
- Much attention to model development by year
- Large, representative books with a "coffee table" look
Condition:
Both books are in good condition. Light signs of use appropriate to age. Interior clean and complete. (See photos for a good impression – these are an integral part of the lot.)
Special notes:
- Interesting combination of two major American automotive brands
- Includes rarer documentation on the Oakland brand
- Ideal for collectors, classic car enthusiasts, and automobilia
Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
A fine opportunity to acquire two classic reference works in one lot.
Packard + Pontiac Oakland – 2 standard works on American automotive history (hardcover)
Description:
Offered a beautiful set of two authoritative standard works on the history of the American automotive industry, focusing on two iconic brands: Packard Motor Car Company and Pontiac Motor Division (including Oakland).
These books belong to the well-known Crestline series and are renowned for their rich documentation, extensive model overviews, and impressive imagery.
The set consists of:
Packard – George H. Dammann & James A. Wren (1996)
- Size: approx. 28 x 22 x 3 cm
Comprehensive overview of the history of Packard, from the early pioneering years to the demise in the 1950s. Richly illustrated with hundreds of historical photos and factory images.
75 Years of Pontiac-Oakland – John Gunnell (1982)
- Size: approx. 29 x 23 x 4 cm
Extensive reference book (approximately 528 pages) on both Oakland and Pontiac. Covers the development of both brands within General Motors, including the transition from Oakland to Pontiac and the later growth of the brand.
Features:
- Both editions hardcover
- Richly illustrated with historical imagery (black-and-white)
- Much attention to model development by year
- Large, representative books with a "coffee table" look
Condition:
Both books are in good condition. Light signs of use appropriate to age. Interior clean and complete. (See photos for a good impression – these are an integral part of the lot.)
Special notes:
- Interesting combination of two major American automotive brands
- Includes rarer documentation on the Oakland brand
- Ideal for collectors, classic car enthusiasts, and automobilia
Shipping:
Carefully packed and shipped with tracking.
A fine opportunity to acquire two classic reference works in one lot.

