Chevrolet Trucks: 100 Years of Building the Future

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Chevy has been setting industry standards for 100 years. Chevy Trucks recounts this incredible history, from the classic Series 490 to today’s Silverado and Colorado. In 1917 Chevrolet introduced its first truck, the Series 490, marking the company’s official entry into the dedicated truck business. During the century that has passed since that first Chevy truck, Chevy (and later GMC-brand trucks) have become some of the most ubiquitous and recognizable brands around the world . Every year the company sells over 1 million trucks worldwide. From the very beginning of the story to today's modern global brand, Chevrolet Trucks: 100 Years of Building the Future covers the entire Chevrolet truck saga , from the early Series 490, to the medium and heavy-duty models, to the light-duty C-series pickups, right up to today’s contemporary Silverado and Colorado. Officially licensed with Chevrolet and created with their full cooperation for imagery as well as interviews with key figures involved with today’s truck program, this thorough history covers the full array of Chevy models since 1917 and is a must have for any truck fan whose heart beats with a V-8 rhythm. Review: Excellent hardback - Bought for my son had a look through such lovely photos and good quality Review: Coffee‑table trophy for any Chevy‑truck fan - I picked up Chevrolet Trucks: 100 Years of Building the Future as a birthday present for my uncle, who lovingly maintains a ’50 Stepside. The grin on his face when he cracked the cover said it all—this book hits the sweet spot between gorgeous eye‑candy and genuine history. What makes it a keeper Show‑stopping photography Full‑bleed spreads of everything from the 1917 Series 490 to modern Silverados—he spent half the party pointing out paint colours he’s chasing. Chronological storytelling Each era gets context (design trends, factory tech, market shifts), so you understand why the trucks evolved, not just how. Official Chevrolet cooperation Means factory archives, engineering sketches, and first‑hand interviews you won’t find in generic truck anthologies. Sturdy build Heavy glossy stock and a reinforced spine—built like, well, a truck—so it’ll survive the garage coffee table. Fast, secure delivery Arrived two days earlier than quoted, shrink‑wrapped and boxed with corner protectors; no dinged dust‑jacket here. Small nit‑pick for balance A few rare commercial and medium‑duty models only get brief sidebars. Hardcore completists might want deeper specs, but for most readers the coverage feels thorough.