{"product_id":"farmall-100-years-9780760374405","title":"Farmall 100 Years","description":"\u003cb\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFarmall 100 Years\u003c\/i\u003e, award-winning tractor author, photographer, and historian Randy Leffingwell and prolific tractor historian Robert N. Pripps offer a richly illustrated and detailed book that captures the full story of the iconic tractors.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Farmall tractors are among the most influential and iconic farm machines in history. \u003cb\u003eFrom the first model\u003c\/b\u003e in 1923 \u003cb\u003eto their final model year in 1973\u003c\/b\u003e, International Harvester revolutionized the tractor world by conceiving the Farmall brand, \u003cb\u003erevolutionary all-purpose tractors designed for small- to medium-sized farms\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Beautiful, \u003cb\u003econtemporary photos\u003c\/b\u003e and \u003cb\u003erare historical images\u003c\/b\u003e accompany in-depth analyses of milestone tractors. The engaging text examines \u003cb\u003eengineering developments\u003c\/b\u003e, their \u003cb\u003ehistorical context\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003ekey figures\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eFarmall 100\u003c\/i\u003e even examines pre-1923 predecessors such as McCormick-Deerings and the International Motor Cultivator. From the first Farmalls to the legendary and best-selling \u003cb\u003eLetter Series\u003c\/b\u003e unveiled in the 1930s, the entry-market Cub launched in 1947, the \u003cb\u003eHundred Series\u003c\/b\u003e introduced in 1954, and beyond, Leffingwell and Pripps provide a unique, unprecedented perspective on a farming giant. Also included are tenty-first-century offerings from Case IH, New Hlland, and Steyr. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e By 1947, Farmall had built over 1 million tractors. Amazingly, \u003cb\u003emany are still in use today\u003c\/b\u003e as collector vehicles as well \u003cb\u003eas working farm tractors\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003ci\u003eFarmall 100 Years\u003c\/i\u003e brings the story to life in \u003cb\u003ethe ultimate tribute to these enduring machines\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRandy Leffingwell \u003c\/b\u003ewrote his first book, \u003ci\u003eAmerican Muscle\u003c\/i\u003e, while still on staff at the \u003ci\u003eLos Angeles Times\u003c\/i\u003e. The book examined \u003ci\u003eTimes\u003c\/i\u003e' publisher Otis Chandler's growing collection of muscle cars. \u003ci\u003eAmerican Muscle\u003c\/i\u003e published in September 1990, jump-started a love of book creation that ultimately led Leffingwell to leave the\u003ci\u003e Times\u003c\/i\u003e in 1995. By then, he and Motorbooks had published \u003ci\u003ePo\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ersche Legends\u003c\/i\u003e, and six other books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eSince 1990, Leffingwell has authored more than 60 titles, most of them automotive-oriented. Over 30-plus years, these include a dozen Porsche titles ranging from general overviews--\u003ci\u003ePorsche 75 Years: Expect the Unexpected\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Complete Book of Porsche 911\u003c\/i\u003e--to deeper explorations in \u003ci\u003ePorsche Turbo\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003ePorsche 911: 50 Years\u003c\/i\u003e. During this time, he has regularly traveled to Germany to continue his research regarding Porsche's history. To date, Leffingwell has interviewed more than 200 Porsche engineers, stylists, model makers, racers, and managers. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWhile he has tackled other subjects including John Deere tractors, Harley-Davidson motorcycles, and West Coast lighthouses, Leffingwell admits he is almost addicted to the Porsche story. In addition to his book work, he is historical editor for \u003ci\u003e000\u003c\/i\u003e magazine and \u003ci\u003ePorsche\u003c\/i\u003e\u003ci\u003ePanorama\u003c\/i\u003e. And for the past decade he has been researching and writing an encyclopedic history of Porsche's motorsports endeavors. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eLeffingwell lives near Santa Barbara, California.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Motorbooks International","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50680176148754,"sku":"9780760374405","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_d4183ccb-e1ba-4661-94b1-d3cf01bff7b3.jpg?v=1734903368","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/farmall-100-years-9780760374405","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}