Collects a decade of automobile advertising stressing performance.

A book that celebrates the proud history of Australian made Ford, Holden, and Chrysler muscle car heritage, this collection features wild legendary stories of 100 famous and infamous events and stunts that have amazed and entertained muscle car fanatics over the years. It recalls every aspect of Australian motoring, dating back to early last century, from beach sprints to the formation of Speedway hot rods, the Summernats, and Around Australia rallies. It features pictures and stories of some of the country's finest Fords, Holdens, and other muscle car icons from Australia's car club scene. The content of the book is sourced from Chevron publishing, resulting in a book that's made up of the who's who of Aussie muscle cars & drivers from the last 100 years.

The Chevrolet Corvette; the Dodge Coronet; the Ford GT—they're names that send a shiver down the spine of true car enthusiasts. With big V8 engines crammed into mid-sized shells, they ripped up the roads on their way out of Detroit as they roared onto the market and into the awaiting arms of the power-hungry public. Readers discover which is the most powerful muscle car ever made and what nearly led to their extinction in the '70s, as well as learning which of their 21st century descendants should be purchased today. Readers discover all this and more with beautifully laid-out, detailed profiles of the best muscle cars—their facts, stats, and great stories from behind the scenes.

Join the car mania! It's time to shift gears and zoom into the powerful world of muscle cars. Learn about the golden age of muscle cars, what they have under the hood, what the top models are, and how they are used in racing. After Reading Questions. Includes a support page of teaching tips for caregivers and teachers. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available.

A look at the world of muscle cars.

Explains what a muscle car is, and provides a history of the cars and introduces the culture that surrounds them.