Motor City Muscle: The Rise & Fall of the American Muscle Car FROM THE PUBLISHER
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 Box 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 Nader, OPEC, and various governmental agencies conspired to stop the madness.
FROM THE CRITICS
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From 1964 to 1974, handling and fuel economy were inconsequential
details; horsepower was the measure of a car's worth, and Detroit
packed big engines beneath the hoods of midsize cars to create a new
performance category: the musclecar. In this reference for buffs,
detailed, loving text and plenty of color photos showcase the cars of
that era.
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