#120, Author Patrick Foster celebrates 80 years of Jeep

#120, Author Patrick Foster celebrates 80 years of Jeep

Author: Michael Kahn January 22, 2020 Duration: 31:38
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Author Patrick Foster knows as much as anyone about automaker Jeep. With more than 30 years in the automotive industry, Foster is a prolific journalist, particularly when writing about the long history of the utilitarian, four-wheel-drive vehicles. Co-hosts Bruce Aldrich and James Raia interview Foster in episode #120 of The Weekly Driver Podcast. The eight-decade of Jeep is detailed in Patrick Foster's new book. Foster's latest book is JEEP: EIGHT DECADES FROM WILLYS TO WRANGLER (Motorbooks $32.99.) Accompanied by more than 200 photographs, the 192-page paperback is described as "the definitive book on the greatest four-wheel-drive vehicle ever." During our 30-minute interview, Foster details his passion for Jeep and gives an insightful account of the stories behind the design and production of the vehicle. The automaker's well-known World War II presence to current models are all covered. Military-issued Jeeps, as well as the first post-war JC and now-classic SUVs, are all included in Foster's impressive chronicling of the enduring machines. The new volume updates Foster's previous Jeep books. It includes five years of new model editions and prototypes, Jeep's return to the pickup market, and recent marketplace successes. The book's color and black-and-white photographs are complemented by unique Jeep advertisement material from throughout its tenure. Foster's latest book, as well as his collection of previous works, are available on his website www.oldemilfordpress.com. New buyers receive signed copies. The Weekly Driver Podcast encourages and appreciates feedback from our listeners. Please forward episode links to family, friends and colleagues. And you are welcome to repost links from the podcast to your social media accounts. Support our podcast by shopping on Amazon.com. Please send comments and suggestions for new episodes to James Raia via email: james@jamesraia.com. All podcast episodes are archived on www.theweeklydriver.com/podcast Every episode is also available on your preferred podcast platform: Google Play iTunes Spotify Stitcher iheartradio The Weekly Driver, published since 2004, has also reviewed many Jeeps. Visit: JEEP REVIEWS

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