Mike Mueller
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English
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This is the high-performance tale of what was undoubtedly the fastest, loosest era in automotive history. Through the 1960s and into the 1970s, America's carmakers fought an unbridled war for street supremacy. The warriors ranged from light and agile Z/28 Camaros and Boss 302 Mustangs to big-block brutes like the 440 Road Runner and Stage I 455 Buick GS. A few of these boulevard brawlers were closing on 500 horsepower before the insurance lobby, Ralph...
3) Muscle Cars
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English
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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...
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By the time the 1969 model year rolled around, it was well established that muscle cars were fast and plentiful. Every manufacturer had at least one corner of the showroom where the "go fast" guys could congregate and discuss the merits and time slips of the latest performance offerings. Competition being what it was, the manufacturers were looking for ways to entice potential buyers to choose their product over ever-increasing offerings from the...
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Motorbooks
Pub. Date
[2021]
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English
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This lavishly illustrated, officially licensed reference work walks you through Mustang's nearly 60 years of continuous production--a rich and varied history nearly unmatched in the automotive world. Ford's Mustang is America's most iconic pony car. According to many, it is the only vehicle that really actually deserves the title "pony car." From the first six-cylinder Mustang of 1964-1/2 through fire-breathing, world-beating Boss and Shelby versions...
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Motorbooks, an imprint of The Quarto Group
Pub. Date
2020.
Language
English
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The Complete Book of Corvette is the ultimate reference to every production Corvette offered since 1953 including the all-new mid-engine Corvette Stingray. The Complete Book of Corvette covers every production model and every year of Chevrolet's legendary performance car. Every Z06 and ZR-1, racers, prototypes, Indy pace cars-they're all here, including the stunning mid-engine 2020 Corvette Stingray. Every model year is presented with an insightful...