This book chronicles the history and technical details of American Car & Foundry (AC&F) box cars manufactured between 1960 and 1981. It delves into the design and construction of these freight cars, showcasing the diverse paint schemes used by various railroads and lessors, including Incentive Per Diem schemes. The volume covers a range of car types, from 40-foot and 50-foot models to 60-foot inside- and outside-post cars, many of which were utilized for auto parts service.

Author Edward S. Kaminski is recognized as an authority on freight car history, drawing upon extensive research of AC&F records for this volume. The book is expected to be of significant interest to modelers of the 1960s and '70s, as well as general freight car enthusiasts. Its comprehensive coverage and detailed photographic and graphic content aim to provide a definitive resource for the specified period of AC&F box car manufacturing. The inclusion of a production roster and detailed car types further enhances its value for collectors and historians.