The complete history of the Curtiss Aerocar, a groundbreaking travel trailer that blended the genius of Glenn H. Curtiss with the principles of aircraft design. In these pages, readers will discover how the Aerocar pioneered safe and comfortable long-distance road travel by integrating aircraft design principles; learn how Glenn Curtiss's obsession with safety led to many innovative engineering and safety features like the Aero Coupler, the first fifth-wheel hitch to be used in a production recreational vehicle and one of the safest trailer hitches of any period; and uncover a treasure trove of previously unpublished images from the Curtiss family archives.
Group
Books (first-hand)
Author
Woodmansey, Andrew
Title
Curtiss Aerocar. 1928-1940
Details
English text, 243 bw- and colour photos, drawings. 192 pages.
State
new
Schiffer Publishing Ltd. 77 Lower Valley Road PA 19310 Atglen, Vereinigte Staaten von Amerika
