The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle (Complete Book Series) [Hardcover]

Mike Mueller (Author)

Book Description

Series: Complete Book Series | Publication Date: September 7, 2009

Dodge and Plymouth have produced some of the most iconic muscle cars ever built in America.  This lavishly illustrated work conducts readers through the fifty-plus-year history of Mopar performance, from the first Hemi V-8 offered to the public in 1951 through today's fire-breathing, world-beating Chargers, Challengers, and Vipers.  The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle offers an in-depth look at the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made Mopar performance a living automotive legend for more than half a century. With extensive details, specs, and spectacular photographs, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s muscle car.

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Book Description

This lavishly illustrated work conducts readers through the fifty-plus-year history of Mopar performance, from the first Hemi V-8 offered to the public in 1951 through today's fire-breathing, world-beating Chargers, Challengers, and Vipers.  The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle offers an in-depth look at the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made Mopar performance a living automotive legend for more than half a century. With extensive details, specs, and spectacular photographs, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s muscle car.

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The potent performance machines built by Dodge and Plymouth are some of the most iconic muscle cars ever built. This lavishly illustrated work conducts readers through the fifty-plus-year history of Dodge and Plymouth performance, from the early years of the Hemi V-8 up to the newest pavement pounders emanating from Chrysler today.

 

The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle documents every muscle car to come from the Chrysler Corporation from 1960 to 1974. This generously illustrated work gives an in-depth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for the street and the track. Author Mike Mueller has exhaustively researched and painstakingly collected comprehensive details, specs, and photographs of each model, making this the ultimate resource on Dodge and Plymouth’s muscle cars.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 288 pages
• Publisher: Motorbooks; First edition (September 7, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0760330794
• ISBN-13: 978-0760330791
• Product Dimensions: 11.2 x 9.9 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #398,768 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mike Mueller is the author of many books, including The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle, The Complete Book of Mustang: Every Model Since 1964, and The Complete Book of Corvette: Every Model Since 1953, all published by Motorbooks.

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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars An enjoyable overview, September 28, 2009

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Lloyd J. Soutar (Western Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle (Complete Book Series) (Hardcover)

This book gives a broad insight into the vast range of mopar muscle cars built in the USA. I would have liked some information on the Australian Chargers but then again they were not strictly speaking Dodges or Plymouths. It is an interesting read although not surprisingly there is a concentration on anything with a hemi or six pack under the hood. I've not read the book in its entirety yet but have found a couple of typos and one repeated caption. Automated spell checkers are no substitute for a good proof reader. The picture of the 74 roadrunner has wound down rear windows which I think is not correct (my guess is it is a Satellite with roadrunner badges). Despite the quality control problems it is a nice 'coffee table book' which is after all what it sets out to be.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Must Have for Mopar Lovers, September 24, 2009

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Gregory Anderson "Paladin06" (Queen Creek, AZ) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle (Complete Book Series) (Hardcover)

Excellent product with great detail and awesome photos. A must have for any Mopar lover.

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Mopar Muscle Book, September 29, 2009

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James S. Keesee "Kzcountry" (Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Book of Dodge and Plymouth Muscle (Complete Book Series) (Hardcover)

It is written well, with lots of great pictures. Covers just about every car, Makes a great coffee table book and reference book.