Muscle Cars

by Mike Mueller

Overview

The 1960s and early 1970s were the age of raw American automotive power. Whether it was a classic Hemi ‘Cuda, Pontiac GTO, Charger, or Boss Mustang, big engines were king at local drag strips and cruises. Muscle Cars explores this era and the current models with a broad survey of classic muscle and today’s new machines. Each chapter is organized around a theme (milestones, factory racers, etc), each model getting a multi-page spread of full-color photography, performance stats, trivia, and more. Photos and stories from the people who built and raced these amazing machines make the book a must-read for any fan of American muscle.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780760338377
Publisher:	Motorbooks
Publication date:	06/26/2010
Series:	First Gear Series
Edition description:	First
Pages:	239
Product dimensions:	6.40(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

Mike Mueller has worked as an automotive photojournalist since 1987. A lifetime car enthusiast, Mueller has written and photographed more than 30 automotive and truck history books and contributed photography to at least that many more. His byline has appeared in countless magazines over the years, including Vette and Corvette Fever. Among his long list of titles are Motorbooks’ Chevy Chevelle 50 Years, The Complete Book of Classic Dodge and Plymouth Muscle, Camaro: 50 Years of Chevy Performance, and The Complete Book of Ford Mustang.

Table of Contents

INTRODUCTION CHAPTER 1 muscular milestones 1955 Chrysler C-3001961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 1964 Pontiac GTO1964 Oldsmobile 4-4-21964-1⁄2 Ford Mustang 289 Hi-Po1965 Buick Gran Sport1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS 3961965 Mercury Cyclone1966 Plymouth Hemi1966 Chevrolet Nova SSL791967 Plymouth GTX1968 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner1968 Dodge Super Bee1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra1969 Pontiac GTO Judge1974 Pontiac Trans Am 455 Super DutyCHAPTER 2 factory hot rods 1962 Dodge Max Wedge 4131962 Pontiac 421 Super Duty1964 Ford Thunderbolt 1965 Ford A/FX Mustang 1966 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-301967 Chevrolet Camaro Z/281969 Ford Boss 429 Mustang 1969 Pontiac Trans Am 1969 Ford Talladega1969 Mercury Cyclone Spoiler II 1969-1⁄2 Plymouth Road Runner 440 Six Barrel1969 Dodge Charger 5001969 Dodge Charger Daytona 1969 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-11970 Dodge Challenger T/A 340 Six Pack1970 Plymouth SuperbirdCHAPTER 3 let's get small 1966 Plymouth Barracuda Formula S1967 Chevrolet Camaro SS 3961968-1⁄2 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet1969 Chevrolet Camaro Z/281969 Dodge Dart Swinger 340 1969 Chevrolet Nova SS8961970 Dodge Challenger R/T1970 AMC AMX 1970 Plymouth Duster 340CHAPTER 4 in cahoots 1966 Shelby GT-350 1967 Nickey Camaro1969 Yenko Camaro 1969 Hurst/Olds1969 Hurst SC/Rambler1969 Dodge Dart 440 GTSCHAPTER 5 supreme season 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS 454 LS61970 Buick GSX1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-301970 Plymouth Hemi ’Cuda1970-1⁄2 Chevrolet Camaro Z/281970 Ford Torino 429 Cobra Jet1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang1970 Mercury Cougar Eliminator1955 Chrysler C-300 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS 409 1964 Pontiac GTO1964 Oldsmobile 4-4-21964-1⁄2 Ford Mustang 289 Hi-Po1965 Buick Gran Sport1965 Chevrolet Malibu SS 3961965 Mercury Cyclone1966 Plymouth Hemi1966 Chevrolet Nova SSL79 1967 Plymouth GTX1968 Plymouth Hemi Road Runner1968 Dodge Super Bee 1969 Ford Fairlane Cobra 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge1974 Pontiac Trans Am 455 Super Dutymuscle's new class2007 Shelby GT5002008 Dodge Challenger SRT82010 Chevrolet Camaro SS INDEX