muscle cars

An illustrated history of Dodge and Plymouth muscle cars from the 1960s and 1970s, including color photographs, text, and sidebars with detailed specifications for each model.

An illustrated discussion of variousinnovative American car builders and their muscle cars, including the Nickey Chevrolet, Tasca Ford, Grand Spaulding Dodge, Hurst, and Shelby American.

Chronicles the history of the American muscle car, profiling the three most famous styles--the GTO, the Mustang, and the Ford Fairline--along with more obscure vehicles.

Photographs and text examine the luxury performance cars made in the United States during the 1960s and 1970s, discussing cars made by AMC, Buick, Chevrolet, Cadillac, Chrysler, Ford, Lincoln, Oldsmobile, and Pontiac, and describing the characteristic features of each model.

Discusses the history and popularity of stylish, high-performance cars built beginning in the 1960s to appeal to young drivers, as well as how they have been adapted to keep up with emissions standards.

"Amazing photography accompanies engaging information about super cars. The combination of high-interest subject matter and light text is intended for students in grades 3 through 7"--Provided by publisher.

Presents alphabetized profiles of over one hundred muscle car models and engines made in America in the 1960s and 1970s, providing specifications, descriptions, and color photos.

An introduction to muscle cars that describes what they are, provides historical information about the automobiles, looks at three models, and discusses drag racing.