1970 Maximum Muscle

Author: Mark Fletcher
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760366799
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 183

Book Description
In 1970, the American muscle car was as fast and outrageous as it would ever get. But the end was nigh, and 1970 Maximum Muscle dives head-first into the storm before the calm. Wherever you mark the beginning of the muscle car era—Oldsmobile’s 1949 Rocket 88, Chrysler’s 1951 FirePower engines, the 1964 Pontiac GTO—one thing is certain: in 1970, the era that had witnessed a parade of gloriously powerful, stylish, and brawny cars apt to make the hearts of even the most dispassionate squares go pitter-patter was sucking fumes. Gasoline shortages, skyrocketing fuel prices, insurance-industry bean counters, rising ecological concerns, and new, more fuel-efficient imports all conspired to consign the American muscle car to an ugly and unseemly denouement. Yet 1970 saw the actual zenith of the cars themselves, the year manufacturers pulled out all the stops and produced the most powerful and stunning machines the automotive world had ever seen. 1970 Maximum Muscle not only explores the factors that led to the decline of the most exciting era in the American automotive industry, it details some of the new models and model options that arguably made 1970 the climax of the muscle car era from engineering, styling, and cultural standpoints. As the war among GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC played out at dealerships, dragstrips, and drive-ins, ready-and-willing gearheads drove off dealer lots in potent behemoths like the Buick GSX, Oldsmobile 4-4-2, and Ford Torino Cobra. Muscle car stalwarts like the SS Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, and Plymouth ’Cuda became available with optional LS-6, Stage 1, and Hemi engines, respectively. Manufacturers ratcheted up the advertising hyperbole at the same time, offering performance packages with names like “Six-Pack,” “Ram Air,” and “Cobra Jet,” while spoilers, scoops, hood tachometers, and decal packages were de rigueur. Meanwhile, on the popular SCCA Trans Am circuit, top drivers campaigned more nimble muscle off-the-rack cars like the Camaro Z/28 and Boss 302 Mustang. 1970 Maximum Muscle is an entertaining and rollicking look at the muscle car's peak year!

Muscle Cars

Author: Denny Von Finn
Publisher: Bellwether Media
ISBN: 1612114210
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
Muscle cars are street cars with large, powerful engines capable of reaching high speeds. Classic muscle cars were made in the 1960s and 1970s. Young readers will learn about the history of muscle cars, the parts of a muscle car, and the muscle cars being built today.

1970s Classic Muscle Cars

Author: Jordan Biggio
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781532713804
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
There is a very good reason classic cars garner the name "classic." These automotive works of art have always managed to turn heads and gather everyone's attention whenever they make an appearance. It only takes one look to fall in love with these automotive masterpieces and now you can enjoy coloring 30 classic muscle cars right out of the 1970s. Each car has been meticulously hand drawn by Jordan Biggio, automotive enthusiast and illustrator. Designed to appeal to classic car lovers of all ages. Beginners will love the large open spaces giving them plenty of area to lay down solid colors. No artistic skill is required in order to make a jaw dropping masterpiece. Advanced colorists will enjoy using the line art to apply shading techniques that make the classic cars shine. As a bonus each classic automobile design is printed twice in this book. Not only does this give you the opportunity to color each scene twice, it also gives you a clean slate in case you make a mistake! It is like having two copies of the same book. As a second bonus, both the front and back cover are printed with a matte finish. This means you can color them too! Enjoy these classic muscle cars from the 1970s. 1970 AAR CUDA 340 SIX PACK, 1970 AMC REBEL, 1970 BUICK WILDCAT, 1970 DODGE CORONET, 1970 DODGE DART, 1970 MERCURY COUGAR, 1970 MERCURY CYCLONE, 1970 OLDSMOBILE RALLYE 350, 1970 FORD SHELBY MUSTANG GT350, 1970 CAMARO Z28, 1970 CHEVY CHEVELLE SS, 1970 CHEVY NOVA, 1970 DODGE CHALLENGER, 1970 DODGE CHARGER, 1970 FORD TORINO, 1970 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 302, 1970 Plymouth GTX 440 6 Pack, 1970 PLYMOUTH HEMI SUPERBIRD, 1970 PLYMOUTH ROADRUNNER, 1971 MUSTANG COBRA JET, 1971 PONTIAC GTO JUDGE, 1971 BUICK GSX, 1971 CHEVY CORVETTE LS6, 1971 FORD MUSTANG BOSS 351, 1971 PLYMOUTH HEMI CUDA, 1972 AMC JAVELIN, 1972 FORD EL CAMINO, 1972 OLDSMOBILE 442, 1973 BUICK RIVERIA, 1974 PONTIAC TRANS-AM FIREBIRD Each classic car is printed on one side of 60 lb pure white paper to minimize scoring and bleed-through. We suggest using crayons and high quality colored pencils for the best results. Markers and gel pens work as well, but we suggest placing a piece of scratch paper between the pages to prevent the excessive bleed-through these coloring mediums are known for. Please note the pages in this adult coloring book are not perforated. "I have always loved the sleek curves of the automotive world. From the classic look of a 1958 Plymouth Fury to the ground shaking V8 power of the Pontiac Firebird and everything in between. I have yet to see an automobile that I don't admire. I have been sketching cars since I was a young boy and now my sketches give you the awesome ability to color the front bumper, rear bumper and everything in between." What are you waiting for? Get a copy today and start coloring in these classic automobiles!

Oldsmobile W-Powered Muscle Cars

Author: David Newhardt
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613255403
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 128

Book Description
Relive Oldsmobile’s most potent muscle car offerings when the simple letter W intimidated all takers. Oldsmobile’s foray into the developing muscle car wars of the 1960s came as little surprise to most in the automotive industry. What was surprising was that it wasn’t the first to develop it! Oldsmobile’s Rocket 88 has been viewed by some as the beginning of performance offerings from automobile manufacturers. The 4-4-2 was Oldsmobile’s volley back at the Pontiac GTO, and in 1966, Olds attempted to spike the ball home with its all-new W-30 high-performance drag racing package. During the course of the next pair of decades, Oldsmobile offered the W-code on a host of platforms (the Cutlass, F-85, 4-4-2, Toronado, and Delta 88) with an assortment of engine packages (400, 455, and 350). As muscle cars fell by the wayside during the struggling 1970s, Oldsmobile continued to carry its flagship W-30 all the way through the 1980 model year. This book by muscle car historian and esteemed photographer David Newhardt revisits and celebrates Oldsmobile’s legendary W-optioned performance machines. So, sit down, strap in, and let Dr. Oldsmobile do the driving.

Lost Muscle Car Dealerships

Author: Duncan Brown
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613254512
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 190

Book Description
An entire volume dedicated to detailing and preserving the iconic muscle car dealerships of the 1960s and early 1970s, many whose doors are now closed. Text is supported with more than 350 historic photos and illustrations. Muscle car historian Duncan Brown revisits this glorious automotive era when Nickey 427 Camaros and supercharged Dodge Demons by Grand Spaulding Dodge terrorized the streets. Drag sponsored cars from Reynolds Buick, Yeakel Chrysler-Plymouth, and Mel Burns Ford informed buyers that if you came to their dealership, you too could have a screaming fast muscle car just like the ones you saw at the dragstrip. It was these dealerships that created the lasting muscle car legacy through their innovative advertising and over-the-top performance. The majority of these dealerships floundered, unable to re-attract the customers they had prior to the muscle car. Thankfully, a volume has been dedicated to preserving the history of those less fortunate and revisiting the past success of these Lost Muscle Car Dealerships.

Cars of the Sensational '70s

Author: James M. Flammang
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780785329800
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 416

Book Description
The story of 1970s cars, from the new subcompact class to the last of the truly big family cars. Nearly 1,900 photos and illustrations, most in full-color. Year-by-year overviews of major news and cultural events.

Classic Cars

Author: Jeffrey Zuehlke
Publisher: Lerner Publications
ISBN: 0822559269
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Examines the automobiles built from the end of World War II through the 1970s.

American Muscle Cars 2015

Author:
Publisher: Motorbooks
ISBN: 0760346674
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 28

Book Description
American Muscle Cars 2015 is the ultimate collection of Detroit muscle. Featuring studio portraits of the hottest hardware from the 1960s and 1970s, master photographer Randy Leffingwell has captured each car in vivid color. GM, Ford, Dodge, and Plymouth are all represented in this 16-month, 12x12-inch celebration of horsepower.

1970 Plymouth Road Runner

Author: Scott Ross
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613253044
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 97

Book Description
By 1969, the muscle car war among Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler had reached a fevered pitch. Plymouth's Road Runner, Mopar's intermediate entry, was leading the charge. For 1970, the Road Runner had its strongest year yet as it housed the best street V-8s Chrysler had to offer. Author Scott Ross retraces the history of the Road Runner and brings the 1970 model year into full focus. The stripped-down Road Runner exemplified the essence of a purpose-built muscle car: brute power and stunning acceleration. A new aggressive grille and Air Grabber hood provided an audacious yet tasteful performance statement. The back-to-basics 'Bird had a unique character with its iconic cartoon Road Runner graphics and beep-beep horn.

Underneath the skin, the Road Runner lived up to its persona. The 335-hp 383 was one of fastest 383s Chrysler built because it was fitted with the 440 camshaft, heads, and manifolds for even more performance. The 440 Six Pack car generated 390 hp and gained a reputation as a stout street performer. And at the top, the conservatively rated 425-hp 426 Hemi set the standard for performance. The Road Runner was lighter than the Cuda and somewhat overbuilt as it was one of the toughest and most consistent muscle cars. To transfer all this power to the ground, the Road Runner was equipped with the A-833 4-speed or TorqueFlite 727 automatic. With a torsion-bar suspension and heavy-duty rear end, the Road Runner handled well. However, these are just a few of the highlights of this complete story. Each volume in the In Detail Series provides an introduction and historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts involved in creating the car, a look at marketing and promotion, an in-depth study of all hardware and available options, as well as an examination of where the car is on the market today. Also included are paint and option codes, VIN and build tag decoders, as well as production numbers.

Hot Cars of the '50s

Author: Craig Cheetham
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (CA)
ISBN: 9781592231898
Category : Automobiles
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
The 1950s saw the automobile come of age, with some of the most imaginative developments in car design asserting a new confidence in the car as an accessible symbol of freedom. One of the great eras of automobile production, the '50s saw cars such as the Chevrolet Corvette, Ford Thunderbird, and Jaguar XK120 hit the roads, as well as the more glamorous MGA, Mercedes 190SL, and the Triumph TR3. Hot Cars of the '50s celebrates the best cars of the decade, providing a detailed look at more than sixty of the greatest and most stylish automobiles from around the world. All the great names are covered, including Aston Martin, Bentley, BMW, Cadillac, Chevrolet, Fiat, Jaguar, MG, Oldsmobile, Pontiac, and Rolls-Royce. Illustrated with specially commissioned photography, each car is examined from all angles in close-up detail. Specifications are provided for each machine, including performance statistics, engine type, transmission, special features, running gear, and dimensions. The book also takes a close look under the hood, examining the chassis and suspension as well as the design of the engine. Finally, the book tracks the production milestones of each car and marks refinements and developments in styling and performance. Packed with information and great photos, this volume is a must for all lovers of the classic and stylish machines of the 1950s. Book jacket.