Custom Built by McFarlan - by Richard A Stanley (Paperback)

About the Book

First published: Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co. Inc., c2012.

Book Synopsis

A family owned business specializing in light duty horse-drawn carriages, buggies, and wagons, the McFarlan Company, like many manufacturers of its era, entered the automobile industry soon after the turn of the twentieth century. Instead of trying to outproduce and outsell its competition, McFarlan catered to the individual desires of an affluent clientele. For nearly 20 years, McFarlan automobiles were recognized for their quality, custom features, powerful engines, and enormous size. This full history covers the company from start to finish, with emphasis on its prestigious cars.

Review Quotes

"Highly recommended"-The Automobile

"Recommended"-Antique Automobile

"This book is a wonderful history...fascinating...beautifully illustrated...a highly readable book well worth space in the library of any collector interested in fine and rare American cars"-SAH Journal

"Very fascinating"-Hemmings Classic Car

About the Author

Richard A. Stanley, retired school administrator and teacher, is the director of the Fayette County Historical Museum in Connersville, Indiana, and a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Society of Automobile Historians.