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.

Lost Muscle Cars

Author: Wes Eisenschenk
Publisher: CarTech Inc
ISBN: 1613252250
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 242

Book Description
In the world of archeology nothing compares to the discovery. Whether it’s related to King Tut’s tomb, the Titanic, or Amelia Earhart, the uncovering of an artifact outdoes all the research; work; and blood, sweat, and tears into a singular rush of adrenaline. In the world of the muscle car, some of the greatest creations are still waiting to be discovered. This book is a collection of stories written by enthusiasts about their quest to find these extremely rare and valuable muscle cars. You find four categories (Celebrity, Rare, Race Cars, and Concept/Prototype/Show Cars) within three genres (Missing, Lost History, Recently Discovered) that take you through the search for some of the most sought after muscle cars with names such as Shelby, Yenko, Hurst, and Hemi. Along the way, success stories including finding the first Z/28 Camaro, the 1971 Boss 302, and the 1971 Hemi 'Cuda convertible will make you wonder if you could uncover the next great muscle car find. Lost Muscle Cars includes 45 intriguing stories involving some of the most significant American iron ever created during the celebrated muscle car era. Readers will be armed with the tools to begin the quest to make the next great discovery in automotive archaeology!

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!

The Art of the Muscle Car

Author: David Newhardt
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 0760344213
Category : Transportation
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
Just what is a Muscle Car? Road Test magazine asked in June 1967. The answer: Exactly what the name implies. It is a product of the American car industry adhering to the hot rodders philosophy of taking a small car and putting a BIG engine in it. . . . The Muscle Car is Charles Atlas kicking sand in the face of the 98 horsepower weakling. Unconcerned with such trivial details as comfort and handling, the vintage American muscle car was built for straight-line speed and quickly became the ride of choice for power-hungry racers and serious gearheads. In a country where performance was measured in brute force, a quarter mile at a time, the muscle car was the perfect machine. In the intervening years, these down-and-dirty, high-performing beauties have earned their place in the automotive pantheon. As prized by collectors and aficionados as they are by denizens of garages and drag strips, classic muscle cars now fetch upwards of a million dollars at auctions and feature in any story of Americas automotive glory days. The icons of muscle car artincluding Camaro and Chevelle SS, the Hemi and 440-6 Cuda, Challenger, Roadrunner, Super Bee, GTX, Super Bird, Daytona Charger, Super Cobra Jet and Boss Mustang, Talladega Torino, Buick GSX and W30 Oldsmobile 442, and AMX Javelinare all here, on full display in this lavishly illustrated volume, each described in a detailed essay followed by a gallery of portraits and special gatefold presentations that capture the art of the muscle car at its finest.

Muscle Car Source Book

Author: Mike Mueller
Publisher: Motorbooks International
ISBN: 076034857X
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 243

Book Description
"Muscle Car Source Book is a muscle car buff's encyclopedia that chronicles the how's why's, and when's of American muscle car manufacturers like Dodge, Plymouth, Ford, and more"--

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.

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.