This hardcover book tells the story of Chrysler's pony car series, from the advent of the original Barracuda in 1964 to the final days of the smog-motored Challengers and 'Cudas of the mid-1970s, focusing on the series' heyday in the early 1970s.

** COLOUR HISTORY OF GREAT PLYMOUTH & DODGE E-BODY MUSCLE CARS OF 1964-1974.

When it comes to putting muscle in cars, nobody did it better than Chrysler Corporation! Who else would have named a car after one of the most famous cartoon birds in North America? What other company would have stuffed a 426 Hemi engine in a Dodge Coronet? Would any other factory have backed employee racing teams and produced lightweight screamers on its assembly line?

** MARKETING CHRYSLERS MOPAR MUSCLE MACHINES

** SPOTLIGHT ON CHRYSLER, DODGE, PLYMOUTH, DESOTO & IMPERIAL MOTOR CARS

This ultimate restoration and repair reference has all the answers to collector's questions! The Collector Car Restoration Bible delivers authoritative instructions and more than 500 how-to color photos to help restorers avoid costly errors and complete restoration goals. In this guide, restorers are led through various tasks of specific systems and processes that apply to any car, such as engine rebuilding, brake work and bodywork. In addition, this reference includes new procedures based on engine disassembly and assembly, and tips to caring for a completely restored car. From installing clutches to body refinishing this comprehensive resource delivers the details to transform ancient to excellent.

** 85 FULL COLOUR PHOTOS & TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

** A COMPLETE REFERENCE TO MOPAR MUSCLE CARS.

An entertaining insight on Chrysler's iconic engine, the Hemi ! In this value-priced celebration of Hemi muscle cars, author and photographer Robert Genat celebrates the word that has been synonymous with speed, power, and muscle. Named for its hemispherical shaped combustion chambers, Chrysler's iconic engine has powered some of the most powerful automobiles down America's highways, drag strips, and race tracks.

Take a high-octane tour through the design, development and muscle cars behind the greatest V-8 in Detroit history. Fire-breathing Mopars come roaring to life--from the 1951 Chrysler Saratoga through the muscle cars of the 1960s and '70s right up to the newest Hemis in Dodge's line of cars and pickups. Packed with facts and fascinating details, the book features cutaways of the most collectible Hemi-powered cars in history, as well as a look at Hemi clones and racecars. From the Hemi's high-powered past to its scorching present, from its greatest racetrack feats to high-performance street achievements, this full-color, full-throttle history truly conveys the power of the ultimate American V-8.

In 1955, Chrysler introduced the first of its famed 300 letter series cars. The company designed a stylish, sporty car, stuffed in its potent Hemi engines, and gave birth to the American muscle car. The C-300s combination of style and performance put the Mopar brand ahead of its competitors in the postwar performance race.

** A RESTORERS MUST HAVE, FOCUSING ON THE ICONIC STYLING AND FEATURES OF THE DODGE CHALLENGER & PLYMOUTH BARRACUDA (70-74)