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Cadillac & LaSalle Club Forums => General Discussion => Topic started by: Whit Otis, 1188 on September 07, 2011, 10:58:25 PM

Title: Book "Fleetwood - The Company and the Coachcraft
Post by: Whit Otis, 1188 on September 07, 2011, 10:58:25 PM
Just curious if anyone else has received the latest publication of "Fleetwood  - The Company and the Coachcraft" by James Schild.  Much to my regret, I had missed the first publication of this book when it came out over 10 years ago and sold out.  I was unable to find a used version, though I looked for years.  I was happy to learn last year that the book was being updated and a second edition published.  If you are a history buff, this book is fascinating.  I skimmed through it when I first received it and had intended to wait until this winter to read it, but couldn’t wait to get started.  So far, I have read up through the 1934 Chapter.  I had always known Fleetwood had a great reputation and had built bodies for a number of different car makers in the early days (Lincoln, Rolls, Dusenberg, et al).  I was interested to find out that even after the company was acquired by the Fisher Brothers in the mid 1920’s that they continued to build bodies for Packard, Rolls, Stutz, etc.  At any rate, if you love GM and automotive history, I think this is a must have.  It is not a “fluff” coffee table book with lots of pictures and inaccurate data.  This is a book that has a wealth of detailed info and one I will be studying for some time (years?) to come.  Just wondered if anyone else bought it and was enjoying it as well.

Whit
Title: Re: Book "Fleetwood - The Company and the Coachcraft
Post by: Mike Josephic CLC #3877 on September 07, 2011, 11:18:50 PM
Hi Whit:

Where can copies of this book be purchased?

Mike
Title: Re: Book "Fleetwood - The Company and the Coachcraft
Post by: Terry Wenger on September 08, 2011, 09:00:12 PM
Mike:

Contact Jim Schild, the author at  theautoreview.com .

Terry Wenger
Title: Re: Book "Fleetwood - The Company and the Coachcraft
Post by: Whit Otis, 1188 on September 08, 2011, 11:50:38 PM
Mike, 

Having read many of your posts, I think you will enjoy this work.  The contact info listed by Terry is the place to go.
Hi Terry!

Whit
Title: Re: Book "Fleetwood - The Company and the Coachcraft
Post by: 936CD69 on November 21, 2012, 07:27:45 PM
Gents, if any owners of this book would be willing to look it up, I am looking for any information on the 85-87 Fleetwood 75s. I understand the 2011 version of Mr Schild's book cover up to 1996. The info is needed for the Authenticity manual for class 28A. Thanks in advance!

Craig
Title: Re: Book "Fleetwood - The Company and the Coachcraft
Post by: Guidematic on November 21, 2012, 11:57:46 PM

Fleetwood was indeed one of the grand coachworks companies during the classic era. I can understand it would be a fascinating read. But for those that want a quick fix, check out this great article on Coachbuilt.com.

http://www.coachbuilt.com/bui/f/fleetwood/fleetwood.htm

Mike