Steve Magnante's 1001 Muscle Car Facts

Steve Magnante's 1001 Muscle Car Facts

by Steve Magnante
Steve Magnante's 1001 Muscle Car Facts

Steve Magnante's 1001 Muscle Car Facts

by Steve Magnante

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Overview

Author Steve Magnante is well known for his encyclopedia-like knowledge of automotive facts. The details he regularly puts forth, both on the pages of national magazines and as a contributing host and tech expert at the popular Barrett-Jackson Auctions on television, are the kinds of things muscle car fanatics love to hear.

There are 1001 well-researched muscle car facts in this book that even some of the most esteemed experts would be surprised to learn. Covered are all the popular GM makes including Chevy, Buick, Oldsmobile and Pontiac, Ford and Mercury cars, Chrysler, Plymouth and Dodge cars, and even facts about AMC and Studebaker as well. Fans of these collectible cars will appreciate the technical and entertaining information shared on every page about all of the great American muscle cars.

Whether you're an avid collector of multiple American muscle cars, the owner of one shining example, a trivia buff who wants to stump your friends, or just a fan of the big and powerful rear-wheel-drive rides of the 1960s and 1970s, this book is an informative and entertaining collection of facts from one of the industry's most beloved and respected sources.


Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781613250570
Publisher: CarTech
Publication date: 05/10/2013
Series: Cartech
Pages: 416
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.90(d)

About the Author

Steve Magnante's unbridled enthusiasm for modified high-performance machinery is life-long, but for more than 15 years he has been sharing his passion and technical knowledge through print and television media. As a long time staffer at Hot Rod magazine and more recently as an automotive expert on the popular collector auto auction broadcasts, Steve has gained great recognition for his expertise. His knowledge of automotive history is extensive, and he is a student of American high-performance hot rods and racing cars as well. Known for his passion and lighthearted manner, Steve connects with readers on a personal level, sharing their love for cars while delivering solid technical advice.

Table of Contents

Table Of Contents:
About the Author viii
Acknowledgments ix
Introduction 1
Chapter 1 General Motors Vehicles 2
Chevrolet 3
Legend and Lore 3
Body and Interior 11
Engine and Driveline 17
Suspension and Brakes 25
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 32
Pontiac 40
Legend and Lore 40
Body and Interior 50
Engine and Driveline 58
Suspension and Brakes 64
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 71
Oldsmobile 78
Legend and Lore 78
Body and Interior 86
Engine and Driveline 95
Suspension and Brakes 104
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 112
Buick 118
Legend and Lore 118
Body and Interior 130
Engine and Driveline 136
Suspension and Brakes 143
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 149
Chapter 2 Ford and Mercury Vehicles 157
Ford 158
Legend and Lore 158
Body and Interior 167
Engine and Driveline 175
Suspension and Brakes 182
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 188
Mercury 197
Legend and Lore 197
Body and Interior 207
Engine and Driveline 214
Suspension and Brakes 222
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 229
Chapter 3 Chrysler Corporation Vehicles 238
Plymouth 239
Legend and Lore 239
Body and Interior 248
Engine and Driveline 256
Suspension and Brakes 265
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 273
Dodge 280
Legend and Lore 280
Body and Interior 291
Engine and Driveline 300
Suspension and Brakes 309
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 317
Chrysler 325
Legend and Lore 325
Body and Interior 330
Engine and Driveline 334
Suspension and Brakes 338
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 342
Chapter 4 American Motors and Studebaker Vehicles 346
AMC 347
Legend and Lore 347
Body and Interior 355
Engine and Driveline 364
Suspension and Brakes 372
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 379
Studebaker 387
Legend and Lore 387
Body and Interior 391
Engine and Driveline 395
Suspension and Brakes 398
Number Crunching/Press Commentary 401
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