A pictorial celebration of the chrome-clad, tailfinned, power-laden wonders that defined the postwar era... It was a time of enthusiasm, optimism and prosperity. American automakers and consumers alike seemed eager to capitalize on the windfall of new postwar technology and manufacturing capability. The time was ripe for innovation that surpassed mere technology to place a new-found emphasis on style. Influenced by WW2 aircraft, tailfins sprouted and grew, as did streamlined shapes. Chrome, which had first been used - sparingly - in the 1920s, was recognized for its appeal, and designers increasing took a 'more is better' approach. So did engineers who developed ever-larger and more sophisticated engines. Racing because a prominent attraction and marketers began to recognize the 'win on Sunday, sell on Monday' philosophy that fueled a fervent horsepower race...