This book redefines "extreme" with old-school super stock finesse and pure horsepower. "Extreme Muscle Cars" gives collectors, gearheads and car enthusiasts a rare look at some of the fastest and most insane thoroughbred cars to come out of Detroit. Technical specifications including horsepower and torque and production numbers allow readers to "look" under the hood of these radical super stock machines. Chapter after exciting chapter features: legends of the drag strip including Ford Fairlane Thunderbolts, Mopar Max Wedge and Hemi cars; masters of the stop light grand prix such as 454 Chevelles, 429 Boss Mustang and Shelby GT-500 Mustang; and more than 200 stunning detailed photos.
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Bill Holder is a muscle car authority and author. The other half of this dynamic duo, Phil Kunz, is an author and experienced photographer. They've co-authored several books including Ford Muscle and Chrysler Muscle: Detroit's Mightiest Machines.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
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Save Your Money,
By Jet Smooth (USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Extreme Muscle Cars: High Horsepower Straight from the Factory (Paperback)
The cover states that there are forwards written by Dick Brannan, Arnie Beswick and Hayden Proffitt. My copy contained no forwards of any kind. Actual facts and research are words that can only be used loosely to describe this book. Most of it reads like a compilation of material pulled together from previously published sources, and written poorly. I was anticipating this book, but once I knew who the authors were (read some reviews on their other titles), my expectations were lowered accordingly. I am a factory lightweight fan, but can't recommend this book for even a novice who is interested them. Wait until it's in a bargain bin if you have to have it.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Extreme Muscle Cars: High Horsepower Straight from the Factory (Paperback)
Know this first off - yes, the cover you see here is incorrect. Amazon really needs to update the photo. Yes, there are no fowards by Dick Brannan, Arnie Beswick, and Hayden Proffitt, which is a bummer. Could it be that Krause Publications purchased the rights for this book from another publisher and changed a few things? Who knows. Yes, the text could have been better. It's not horrible, but could have been more professional. I thumbed through this book at a local book store, so I knew what I was getting. However, once you get passed the above things, it's one cool book. Lots of pictures, many of them vintage, and most are in color. At least this book tries to give the reader a general flavor of the 1960's 1/4 mile scene. This would be a great book for a general enthsiast, not for a hardcore fanatic who has a good deal of knowledge on the subject. Do yourself a favor - buy it used at the cheapest price in the best condition.
5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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This review is from: Extreme Muscle Cars: High Horsepower Straight from the Factory (Paperback)
Buyer Beware! I waited 2 months for this and it's not the same book represented in the picture. The book I received is entitled "Extreme Muscle Cars: The Factory Lightweight Legacy" and the cover shows a 60's Plymouth dubbed "Honkin' Hemi". It's mostly "lightweight" drag cars. I never would have purchased this version of the book had it been represented on Amazon.
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rebel machine, lightweight drag cars, lightweight era, aluminum front end, drag racing scene, heater delete, altered wheelbase, drag machine, match racing, sound deadener, lightweight cars, hood scoop, bumper brackets, fiberglass doors, traction bars, stock class, nitro methane, aluminum pieces, inner fenders, lightweight machine Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Super Stock, Hot Rod, Super Duty, Don Nicholson, American Motors, Arnie Beswick, Chrysler Corporation, Shirley Shahan, Swiss Cheese, Hayden Proffitt, Motor Trend, Winter Nationals, Bill Lawton, Daytona Beach, Factory Experimental, Bob Tasca, Max Wedge, Jim Wangers, New York, Gas Ronda, Strip Blazer, Melrose Missile, Dave Strickler, Dyno Don, Jack Chrisman Browse Sample Pages:
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rebel machine, lightweight drag cars, lightweight era, aluminum front end, drag racing scene, heater delete, altered wheelbase, drag machine, match racing, sound deadener, lightweight cars, hood scoop, bumper brackets, fiberglass doors, traction bars, stock class, nitro methane, aluminum pieces, inner fenders, lightweight machine Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Super Stock, Hot Rod, Super Duty, Don Nicholson, American Motors, Arnie Beswick, Chrysler Corporation, Shirley Shahan, Swiss Cheese, Hayden Proffitt, Motor Trend, Winter Nationals, Bill Lawton, Daytona Beach, Factory Experimental, Bob Tasca, Max Wedge, Jim Wangers, New York, Gas Ronda, Strip Blazer, Melrose Missile, Dave Strickler, Dyno Don, Jack Chrisman Browse Sample Pages:
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- You Will Be Satisfied by Bob Tasca on page 69
- Hot Rod by Barry Gifford on page 59
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