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Camaro Forty Years [Hardcover]

Darwin Holmstrom (Author), David Newhardt (Photographer), Ed Welburn (Foreword)
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September 15, 2007

On the eve of the introduction of the first Camaro of the twenty-first century, this big book chronicles the rich history of an American muscle-car era icon. Here, accompanied by fabulous photographs of the models that made history, is the full story of Camaro’s forty years. Beginning with Chevrolet's race in the Sixties to capture the emerging youth market, the book follows Chevrolet’s efforts to come up with a car that could out-muscle the Mustang.

The Camaro was that car, and in the years after its introduction in 1967, it set some of the most important performance marks in American automotive history. The classics of the muscle-car era are here--the RS, SS, Z/28, and IROC-Z--along with the models that jumpstarted a new era of American performance in the 1980s. In flashing color and fine detail, Camaro Forty Years captures the innovations and fierce competition, the changes in style and technology that make the story of this legendary car a part of the American automotive story--now opening a new chapter.

 

See Motorbooks author David Newhardt interviewed by Jay Leno on JayLenosGarage.com: http://www.jaylenosgarage.com/video/jays-book-club-david-newhardt/1174466/


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Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) & Website, Sept. 27, 2007

“Lavish … Countless close-ups of emblems, wheels, engine detail and other items make this book invaluable for the person who is restoring a Camaro. The artwork in ‘Camaro’ is stunning. Huge, glorious two-page color photos abound, and you’re sure to see every conceivable angle of your favorite Camaro covered … A terrific investment for the Camaro aficionado.”



Izoom.com, Oct. 26, 2007

“Since reading Holmstrom’s book I’ve read three other Camaro histories, none of which is as well done as this new book … Holmstrom tells the details of the car’s history in a series of nicely written and sub-headed, vignette-style sections within each chapter, and his words are enhanced by David Newhardt’s lush and detailed photographs.”

 

Virginian Pilot, Dec. 14, 2007

“This ‘official’ history comes at an odd time in Chevrolet Camaro history. Born as a wanna-be Ford Mustang, the Camaro eventually found its own identity, only to be killed by bean counters in 2002. But the success of the 2005 Mustang gave GM second thoughts, and a new Camaro is a year away from hitting showrooms. This is very much ‘the official anniversary book’ … for the Camaro fan, it will be hard to resist.”

 

Closefinishes.com, Oct. 10, 2007

“This exquisitely crafted volume is an engaging read and a visual treat for anyone interested in the history of the Camaro.”



Car Collector Magazine, December 2007

“Of all the Camaro books written, and there are many, this one stands out as an insightful, well written history framed by some of the finest photographs ever taken of Camaros. When you combine the literary talents of a seasoned author like Darwin with the eye of one of America’s top automotive photographers, David Newhardt (and an author of note in his own right), you have the recipe for something exceptional. The reaction by GM to the Mustang plays out so well in this book, that even if you know the story by rote, you will enjoy reading it again as well as revel in Newhardt’s sumptuous imagery – large color spreads, detailed close-ups, and driving shots that’ll make you long for the open road. That’s what a good book can do. Buy this one for the photography, keep it for the story.”



“It is a combination coffee table book with wonderful David Newhardt photos with great historical info on the Camaro. Although most of us will want to focus on the early 1967-1969 years of the Camaro the book does a thorough review of all years of Camaro including the smog sleds and the new Camaro that hasn’t even been sold yet. I usually spend most of my time with such books looking at the photos and reading the captions. This was still a highlight of this book for me but the text has a way of sucking you in. I thought I knew a lot about these cars until I read this book. It is both entertaining and informative. Holmstrom even gets into the rare cars and engines often overlooked in such books.” - legendarycollectorcars.com

Book Description

This big book chronicles the rich history of an American muscle-car era icon. Here, accompanied by fabulous, detailed photographs, is the full story of Camaro’s forty years--from Chevrolet's 1960s race to capture the emerging baby-boom market, through the turbulent years of the muscle-car era, the resurgence of American muscle in the 1980s, the decline of the 1990s, right up to Camaro’s triumphant rebirth for a new millennium.


Product Details

  • Hardcover: 348 pages
  • Publisher: Motorbooks; 1st edition (September 15, 2007)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0760328161
  • ISBN-13: 978-0760328163
  • Product Dimensions: 12.3 x 10.7 x 1.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #755,327 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Good, not great, June 21, 2008
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Could have used a more photo reference, a more detailed breakdown of each year and model pictorially. However, there are a lot of photos. I have become used to the DK method of presenting information. This book could have benefitted from more design and organization. The text does a good job of conveying this info, and it certainly does seem to be the most in-depth of books on Camaros.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best Camaro Book Out There, November 30, 2007
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This is a Christmas book for my son and I am very impressed with the contents. The pictures pop off the page and the data about each car is right on. I know he'll love it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Camaro Forty Years 2007(Camaro Five Generations of Performance 2011 the updated version to this), June 26, 2011
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Camaro Forty Years 2007 Hardcover,(Camaro Five Generations of Performance 2011 the updated version to this)

Camaro:Five Generations of Performance,Paperback: 348 pages,Publisher: Motorbooks; New Edition edition (June 24, 2011)ISBN-10: 0760340188, is an "Updated" Version of ISBN# 0760328161 Camaro Forty Years Hardcover 2007(Same Authors/Photographer/Foreword),but what a Great book it is,The Beautiful ZL-1 Yes The ZL1 Camaro on The Cover,beautiful photography throughout and great writing make it a Compact Camaro Book that is a Must.The New Revived Camaro and Camaro Convertible is covered as is the SS,The Synergy Car,as well as a Concept Camaro that Never made it(Lamborghini style doors-1970).You have of course what made the Camaro a Camaro,Yenko,Berger,Baldwin-Motion,SLP,IROC-Z,The Original Z/28 and Later just Z28,RS,Pace Cars.The Camaro is an Iconic Legendary American Car and Is the Best Along with The Corvette,Although I wish there would have been even more 1980's coverage(my Father owned an 1986 Base Coupe),and the fact the book is A bit on the small size and is flexibound(a Paperback),but these are not even mere nuisances for me,I enjoyed the book and Recommend any Gearhead to take a look and read it.
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