A muscle car is not a piece of Italian exotica, a Ferrari or a Lamborghini, cars which are just too complex and too specialized; nor is it a German Porsche, which is too efficient and too clever by half; nor yet a classic British sports car, a Morgan, TVR or Jaguar, which could never be regarded as fitting the bill. Sports cars, by and large, are not muscle cars, with two notable exceptions: the legendary AC Cobra of the 1960s, and the Dodge Viper of the 1990s. These followed the muscle car creed of back-to basics raw power. In effect, muscle cars always were, and always will be, a quintessentially North American phenomenon. The basic concept is something like this: take a mid-sized American sedan, nothing complex, upmarket or fancy, in fact the son of car one would use to collect the groceries in any American town on any day of the week; add the biggest, raunchiest V8 that it is possible to squeeze under the hood; and there it is. The muscle car concept really is as simple as that.

Nothing screams muscle car louder than Superbird 426 Hemi in stringer yellow, and no other book on the market captures that bold style like Chrysler Muscle Cars. With big engines, bright colors, stunning graphics and memorable names the Chrysler muscle car movement that captured the attention of car enthusiasts years ago continues to today! &break;&break;This comprehensive reference delivers specifications, production numbers, engine and option information, performance and pricing in a year-by-year format for easy use by restorers and enthusiasts. More than 300 color photos and detailed descriptions of high-performance models including Charger, Challenger, Cuda, Dart, Demon and Super Bee are covered in this ultimate guide to Chrysler ingenuity. &break;&break;More than 300 spectacular color photos for easy identifications &break;&break;Complete coverage of the biggest, boldest, brightest and now most valuable cars of the ear &break;&break;Detailed specifications and collector pricing information aid collectors and enthusiasts in researching models

Muscle car enthusiasts can take this fact-filled reference with them anywhere! Featuring more than 300 American muscle cars produced during the last 40 years, this is the ultimate guide for high-performance enthusiasts. This full-color reference features more than four decades of the most powerful American cars ever produced. Listings include a historical background, original factory specifications, available options, original pricing information and an updated price guide, with current values in six condition grades. Includes every type of high performance model from early full-size favorites like the 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS to muscle car heyday favorites like the 1970 Plymouth Road Runner SuperBird, as well as other high-performance classics of the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Look into this fascinating book to discover the intoxicating world of muscle cars. Includes information on models, facts, and other interesting information on America's pride and joy.

This full-color reference to more than four decades of American-made muscle cars covers Ford, Pontiac, Chevrolet, AMC, Oldsmobile, Dodge, Plymouth, and more. Every car is featured in full-color. Listings include original specs, options, production figures, and a pricing guide with six condition grades.