Society of Automotive Historians – Details of Books Written by Our Members
Title: Willys Aero: A Reference Guide to the Cars Built in Toledo, Ohio from 1952-1955
Brief Description: Detailed information about every aspect of the Willys Aero: History; individual model details; accessories; design studies; identification codes explained; production figures; sales brochures; advertisements; lists of manuals (parts, service and owners); assembly plants; distributors and dealers; magazine article listings (contemporary and retrospective); highlights from the registry; parts interchange; and, other information. Updates are planned on a regular basis.
Details:
Number of Pages: approx 350 Number of Images – Color & Black and white: approx 460
Price: $30 + $15 S/H ISBN: none. Library of Congress reg #: TXu002148237
Publisher: Kamen Automotive Resources
Link to Website: http://clubs.hemmings.com/willysaero/
Table of Contents:
Forward
Chapter 1: History of the Aero
- Aero History
- De-bunking the Myths
Chapter 2: Model Descriptions
- Common to all Aeros
- 1952 Aero Lark
- 1952 Aero Wing
- 1952 Aero Ace
- 1952 Aero Eagle
- 1953 Aero Lark, Aero Lark export
- 1953 Aero Ace
- 1953 Aero Eagle
- 1953 Aero Falcon
- 1953 Aero Heavy Duty (Taxi)
- 1953 Aero Scout
- 1954 Aero Lark, Lark DeLuxe, Lark DeLuxe export
- 1954 Aero Ace, Ace DeLuxe
- 1954 Aero Eagle, Eagle DeLuxe, Eagle Custom
- 1954 Aero Heavy Duty (Taxi)
- 1955 Ace DeLuxe, Custom, Custom export
- 1955 Bermuda
Chapter 3: Building the Aero
- Identification Plates Explained
- Trim Codes
- Paint Codes
- Engines
- Production Figures
- Accessories
- Design Studies
- Contractors, Vendors and Suppliers
- Technical (Schematics, Wiring Diagrams, Specifications, etc.)
Chapter 4: Selling the Aero
- Sales Brochures
- Salesman’s Factbooks
- Sales Bulletins
- Advertisements
- Post Cards
- Promotional Items
- Auto Shows
Chapter 5: Servicing the Aero
- Service Manuals
- Service Bulletins
- Parts Manuals
- Owners Manuals
- Paint Chips
- Cloth Swatches
Chapter 6: Factories, Distributors & Dealers
- Factories and Assembly Plants
- Distributors & Dealers
- Brazilian Aeros
Chapter 7: Reporting on the Aero
- Contemporary Magazine Articles
- Retrospective Magazine Articles
Chapter 8: Willys Aero Survival Count
- Registry by the numbers
- Registry – Photos
Appendix
A. Parts Interchange
Bibliography
Index
Supplements
Reviews of Book: West Peterson, Editor, AACA’s Antique Automobile magazine, Jan/Feb 2020 issue, page 82.