Books Currently Available from New Albany Books

Independent Small Cars

Covering the small cars offered to the American market by Independent American Auto Makers. Includes: Crosley, King Midget Metropolitan, Germlin, Spirit and Kammback. A great primer and quick reference guide

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Independent Pickup Trucks

Covers: Crosley, Hudson, International, Nash, Studebaker and Willys, plus others, 1/2-ton to 1-ton pickups, pre and post World War II. Over 150 large B&W photos, details, introductory text, basic specifications. Makes for a great primer and quick reference guide.

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Limited American Sports Cars

This book covers American Sports Cars built in limited numbers, over a limited number of years. They were built in an effort to rival the best of sports cars from the UK and Europe and were also for a time rivals to Americas only continuously built sports car, the Corvette.

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Iconic American Muscle Cars

Un-bridled power un-leashed, 500 screaming horsepower. The Baddest street legal machines ever produced. The Iconic American Muscle Cars of 1968-1971 are covered in the book. Its a great primer and quick reference guide with historic text, large black and white photos, details and basic specs.

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Hudson 1939-1954

Pictorial history of Hudson Motors from 1939 through 1954. Covers: DeLuxe, Traveler, Country Club, Super, Commodore, Pacemaker, Hornet, Wasp, Jet, Jetliner and Italia. Over 200 large black and white photos, details, historic text and basic specs. The perfect primer and reference guide.

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Ford Hardtops 1952-1966

Covers Ford hardtop coupes and hardtop sedans from 1952 - 1966. Includes Ford, Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, Thunderbird, Mustang. Over 200 large B&W photos, details, basic specifications, historic summaries by year. Makes for a great primer and handy reference guide.

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Independent Sports Cars 

Covers AMX, Avanti, Crosley Hot Shot, Kaiser Darrin, DeLorean DMC, Hudson Italia, AMC Javelin, Nash-Healey and Packard and Studebaker Hawk. Excellent primer and reference Guide. Over 150 Large B&W photos. Details and basic specs. Historic text.

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Chrysler Hardtops 1950-1965

Covers Chrysler Hardtops 1950-1965 all models, Windsor, New Yorker, Newport, Saratoga, 300 letter series, Nassau, St.Regis, Southampton. Includes Concept cars and Imperial. Over 200 large detailed B&W photos. Makes for a useful primer and quick reference guide. 8-1/2 x 11, soft cover.

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Independent Hardtops 1949-1964

Covers Chrysler Hardtops 1950-1965 all models, Windsor, New Yorker, Newport, Saratoga, 300 letter series, Nassau, St.Regis, Southampton. Includes Concept cars and Imperial. Over 200 large detailed B&W photos. Makes for a useful primer and quick reference guide. 8-1/2 x 11, soft cover.

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Pony Muscle Car Convertibles 1967-1971

Larger B&W photos, lots of detail,soft cover, 8-1/2 x 11 format. Historic text and basic specifications. Makes a great primer and quick reference guide. Covers: Camaro, Mustang, Firebird, Barracuda and Cougar convertibles 1967 through 1971.

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 Ford Convertibles 1952-1967

Excellent primer and quick reference guide. Historic text and basic specifications. Large B&W photos close-up details. Covers Customline, Sunliner, Skyliner, Galaxie, Fairlane Falcon, Futura, Mustang. For the auto enthusiast.

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Oldsmobile Convertibles 1953-1966

 Oldsmobile Convertibles 1953-1966

Excellent primer and quick reference guide, with large B&W photos, details, basic spec pages and historical overview.

Covers Super 88, Dynamic 88, Olds 98, Fiesta, Starfire, F-85, Jetstar, Cutlass Delta 88 and 442. Great addition to your auto library,

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Chevrolet Convertibles 1952-1967

 Chevrolet Convertibles 1952-1967

The perfect primer and quick reference guide. Covers Chevrolet convertibles from 1952 through 1967, includes: DeLuxe, Bel Air, Impala, Nova, Corvair, Chevelle, Malibu and Camaro. Soft cover 8-1/2 x 11 format. Great addition to any auto library.

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Buick Convertibles 1949-1963

Buick Convertibles 1949-1963

Covers all Buick convertible models from 1949 through 1963 and includes: Super,Special, Roadmaster, Century, Invicta, Electra 225,Limited Wildcat and Skylark. Over 150 large B&W photos. Details, specifications, and historial overviews. The perfect primer and quick reference guide. Smart addition to your library.

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Mopar Station Wagons 1939-1954

Mopar Station Wagons 1939-1954

Covers all Chrysler corporation station wagons, including: Plymouth, Dodge, Desoto and Chrysler, from 1939-1954. All models, woodie and steel versions. Details and specifications. over 150 large B&W photos. Excellent primer and quick reference guide.

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Pontiac Convertibles 1953-1967

 Pontiac Convertibles 1953-1967

An up-close look at Pontiac Convertibles, 1952-1966. From straight Eights to V-8s. From classic sedate cars to muscle cars. Includes: Chieftain, Star Chief, Bonneville, Catalina, Tempest, Le Mans, GTO,Firebird, Grand Prix. Lots of detail, basic spec's and useful information. Great primer, excellent quick reference. Smart addition to your library. Over 200 large B&W photos.

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Independent Convertibles 1939-1954 by Don Narus

Independent Convertibles 1940-1954

Covers the convertibles of Crosley, Hudson, Kaiser-Frazer, Nash, Packard, and Studebaker 1940-1954. Historic summaries, useful information and specifications. Large photos and close-up details. Super primer and quick reference guide. Great library addition.

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Dodge Convertibles 1939-1954 by Don Narus

Dodge Convertibles 1955-1967

An excellent primer and quick pictorial overview reference guide with historic notes and basic specifications. Over 160 large B&W photos and close-up details. Soft cover 8-1/2 x 11 format. Covers Dodge convertibles from 1955 to 1967. Includes Coronet, Coronet 500 and Coronet R/T, Custom, Royal, Lancer, Dart, Dart GT and GTS. Great addition to your library.

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Dodge Station Wagons 1939-1954 by Don Narus

Dodge Station Wagons 1939-1954

Covers Dodge Station Wagons from 1939-1954. All models: Coronet, Meadowbrook, Sierra, Kingsway, Crusader and Suburban. Also includes: DeSoto and Chrysler. Excellent primer, quick reference guide, over 150 large B&W photos, close-up details. Specifications and useful information. Smart edition to your auto library.

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Independent Station Wagons by Don Narus

Independent Station Wagons 1939-1954

The perfect primer to those Independent Station Wagons from 1939-1954 Covers, Packard, Hudson, Nash, Studebaker, Willys, plus a look at Kaiser-Frazer, Keller, Diamond-T. Close-up detail photos, specifications and usefull information. Excellent primer and quick reference guide.

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DeSoto Convertibles 1949-1959 by Don Narus

 DeSoto Convertibles 1949-1959

Covers all DeSoto convertible models 1949-1959.The Exner ERA, Forward Look. Includes 1960,1961 Hardtops. DeSoto Concepts 1953,1954. Lots of useful information and specifications, Up close details. A great preimer and quick referance guide. Model by model changes.

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Cadillac Convertibles 1949-1969 by Don Narus

Cadillac Convertibles 1949-1969

Covers all series of Cadillac and Eldorado convertibles, includes Parade cars. Up close details. 125 pages with over 200 B&W photos and useful information. A great reference and restoration guide. Must have addition to your auto library.


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Plymouth Convertibles 1955 - 1967 by Don Narus

Plymouth Convertibles 1955-1967


Covers all Plymouth convertible models from 1955 through 1967, includes: Cranbrook, Belvedere, Fury, Valiant, Satellite, GTX, Barracuda and Roadrunner. Up close details, lots of useful information and specifications. 200 B&W photos. Great reference guide. Smart addition to your auto library.


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Sub-Compact Wagons by Don Narus

Sub-Compact Wagons


Subcompact American station wagons from the 1930's though the 1980's. Covers Bantam Crosley, Rambler, Pinto, Vega, Bobcat, Astre and Pacer. Lots of Details and useful information. A smart addition to your library, A great reference guide.


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Chrysler Convertibles 1939-1959  by Don Narus

Chrysler Convertibles 1939-1959


Covers Chrysler and Imperial convertibles up close, with lots of detail and useful information. Over 200 plus B&W photos, 122 pages. A great reference guide, and addition to any auto library.

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Lincoln Convertibles 1939-1959 by Don Narus

Lincoln Convertibles 1939-1959


Covers Lincoln, Continental, Zephyr, Edsel and Mercury 1939-1959, a pictorial history, with the emphasis on close-up details. Lots of useful information. Over 200+ B&W photos, 125 pages. Soft cover. Great reference and restorers guide. Smart addition to your auto library.

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Plymouth Wagons 1939-1954 by Don Narus

 Plymouth Wagons 1939-1954

Covers Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto and Chrysler station wagons. Lots of usefull information. Close up details. Great reference and restoration guide. 123 pages over 250 B&W photos.

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Classic Woodies 1939-1953 Color Edition by Don Narus

Classic Woodies- DeLuxe Color Edition


A collection of select Classic Woodies from the golden era of station wagons, covering 1939 through 1953. Various car makes. 70 Pages.

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GM Wagons 1939-1954 by Don Narus

GM Wagons 1939-1954

Covers Buick, Chevrolet, Oldsmobile and Pontiac. All station wagon models from 1939-1954. Lots of detail and useful information. over 300 B&W photos, soft cover 128 pages. Great reference, must have for the auto enthusiast. Worthwhile addition to a auto library.

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Nash 1939-1954 by Don Narus

Nash 1939-1954


Pictorial history of Nash from 1939-1954. From Charles Nash, to George Mason, to George Romney. Covers all models, including: LaFayette, Suburban, Rambler, Metropolitan and Nash-Healey, with an emphasis on details. 130 pages, over 300 photos, lots of useful information.

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Plymouth 1939-1954 by Don Narus

Plymouth 1939-1954

Close-up look at the deatils. Lots of useful Information. Covers all models, including Wagons and Convertibles. Great reference, a must have for your library.

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 The Ford Sportsman by Don Narus

 The Ford Sportsman

In 1945 Henry Ford II and designer E.T. Gergorie got together and come up with the "Sportsman. A woodie convertible that they thought might perk up the warmed over 1942s that would become the 1946 models. A prototype was built in October 1945 and was given a green light for full production. Sales were meager and production only lasted two years, but the "Sportsman" left an indelible mark on post World War II auto history. This book gives you a close-up look at both the Ford and Mercury "Sportsman".

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Soft Cover Book 122 pages - $22.95+S/H

Deluxe Color Edition 72 pages - $28.95+S/H

Chrysler's Classic Woodie by Don Narus

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 Chrysler's Classic Woodie

Chrysler's Classic Woodie is filled with interesting facts, photos and nostalgia. An in depth, close-up look at a very special car. A must for the restorer, historian and true auto enthusiast. A must have addition to your library.

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Soft Cover Book 120 pages - $22.95+S/H

Deluxe Color Edition 65 pages - $28.95+S/H

K-Car Convertible Chrysler Dodge 1982-1986 by Don Narus

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K-Car Convertible Chrysler Dodge 1982-1986

A look at the Chrysler and Dodge convertibles of the 1980's, the K-Cars. The cars that saved Chrysler and lead the industry back into convertibles. Up close and personal, you'll enjoy the ride. A must read for the auto enthusiast. A great addition to your auto library. Written by a nationaly recognized Chrysler historian. 

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Steering Wheels and Dashboards 1939-1949 Chrysler Corporation by Don Narus

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Steering Wheels and Dashboards 1939-1949 Chrysler Corporation

Fully researched, in depth, comprehensive review of Steering Wheels and Dashboards during the golden era of Chrysler Corporation. Covers, Plymouth, Dodge, DeSoto, Chrysler. An interesting look into an historic decade, 1939-1949.

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Chrysler- The Golden Age  1940-1949 by Don Narus

Chrysler- The Golden Age 
1940-1949

Covers Chrysler cars from 1940 through 1949 First Series. A close look at each model with attention to the details. Well researched, great for the auto enthusiast, good reference for the restorer. Written by a recognized Chrysler historian.

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Chrysler's Land Yacht -  Town & Country Convertibles by Don Narus

Chrysler's Land Yacht -
Town & Country Convertibles

A complete in depth history of Chrysler's classic Town and Country Convertible. A restoration reference, a entertaining story. full of facts and photo's, an up close look at one of the most beautifull woodies ever built. Great addidtion to your auto library. 

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Soft Cover Book 141 pages - $22.95+S/H

Deluxe Color Edition 65 pages - $28.95+S/H

Chrysler's Wonderful Woodie: The Town and Country 2nd Ed. by Don Narus

Chrysler's Wonderful Woodie: The Town and Country 2nd Ed.



  Out Of Print


Great American Woodies and Wagons by Don Narus

Great American Woodies and Wagons


Out Of Print

Chrysler's Wonderful Woodie The Town and Country, 1941-1950 by Don Narus

Chrysler's Wonderful Woodie
The Town and Country, 1941-1950



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Mystery Novels


 Game - A Pine Ridge Mystery

A small group of NYPD retirees now living on Florida's Gulf Coast are asked to help the local Sheriff solve a Cold Case. Will they be able to find out who killed Harry.

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Grass - A Pine Ridge Mystery by Don Narus

Grass - A Pine Ridge Mystery

The residents of the Royal Palms are feeling rather strange lately. No more aches and pains. That all but gone. Suddenly everybody is happy, Spirits have never been higher. It's a party, hardy atmosphere, a euphoria of sorts. What brought on this sudden change? Then thers the missing resident. A pain-in-the-ass for sure, but still. Some think it may be foul play. Others say, good riddance. And then theres the missing money. Is one of their own a thief? Then a body turns up and it's no accident. It's murder.

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Missing - A Pine Ridge Mystery by Don Narus

Missing - A Pine Ridge Mystery

A category two tropical storm strikes Pine Harbor, Florida. A young man drives his car into Palm Lake and no one witnesses the event. Four years later the car and dead driver are discovered. Only to find out that the driver is not who his ID says he is, and there in lies the mystery. Who is Jack Pratt? Apparently the U.S. Government knows but is unwilling to share information. Join the few curious residents of The Royal Palms in their quest for answers.

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Wacked! A Pine Ridge Mystery by Don Narus

Wacked! A Pine Ridge Mystery

When a body turns up in the pool of this up scale, deed restricted, gated condo community the residents are "shaken but not stirred". It's the most excitement they've had since the TV show Jeopardy try-outs of 2004.

$10.95+S/H - Soft Cover Book

 The Game by Don Narus

 The Game

Never take a game seriously. When you take a game seriously there are always consequences. Consequences you never imagined or bargained for. Some may even prove deadly.

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Cameron Caper by Don Narus

 Cameron Caper

Cute can be daunting. Take for instance the Nash Metropolitan. "Cute Car" is what comes to mind at first sight. But suppose we substitute "Sinister" and add the devils amusement to the mix, the result; "The Curse of the Metropolitan".

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A Cruise To Die For by Don Narus

A Cruise To Die For

Cruise to Scandinavia. Join two retiress with a knack for getting into trouble. Playing detective can suddenly get deadly serious when a murder is involved. After following these two you may want to book the next cruise. Also, there are eight other stories of murder, mystery and mayhem. Sail to Caribbean, tour Europe, visit Alaska, Arizona, Florida, and Boston. Experience adventures like never before.

 Out Of Print

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Alice Good by Don Narus

Alice Good

A train is robbed of gold bullion, a ship mysteriously disappears in Lake Erie, sixty-five years later a young man is murdered. Are these events connected? Noah Wharton investigates what appears to be a botched burglary and finds himself in over his head. Explore the wold of Classic Cars, ship wrecks and sunken treasure, where everything is not what it seems and it all comes to a crashing end.

$14.95+S/H - Soft Cover Book

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Murder At The Mayfair by Don Narus

Murder At The Mayfair

A group of zany retirees sign up for a mystery weekend but things get a little out of control, when a snow storm isolates the group and the dinner menu includes a real murder.

$14.95+S/H - Soft Cover Book

Apparent Suicide by Don Narus

Apparent Suicide

Chip Richter is found dead. But was it suicide? Two members of his family think not. They hire family friend Noah Wharton to investigate. The hunt leads to family secrets better left alone, high finance and international intrigue.

$14.95+S/H - Soft Cover Book

Losers Weepers - A Max Kaplan Journal by Don Narus

Losers Weepers - A Max Kaplan Journal

A treasure, all cash, yours for the taking. But suppose someones watching? This is the dilemma facing Larry and Harry, passengers aboard a cruise ship in the Caribbean. 

 Out Of Print

Bang Dead by Don Narus

Bang Dead - A Max Kaplan Journal

A sixteen day European tour turns into murder. Trapped in a three century old French Chateau, during a violent storm, a tour group is witness to a perfect murder. Well maybe not perfect. 

$12.95+S/H - Soft Cover Book

 

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