Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars: A Supercar Source Book 1952-2005 [Paperback]

John Gunnell (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0873499883 | ISBN-13: 978-0873499880 | Publication Date: June 28, 2005 | Edition: 4

The world's most popular book on the mighty American cars of the 1960s and 70s is back and better than ever. Updated with more specs, more information and more colour than ever before. This edition showcases more than 300 of Detroit's tire-twisting cars from Ford, Chevy, Dodge, AMC, Pontiac, Oldsmobile and more. Listings include a historical background, original factory specifications, available options, original pricing information and an updated price guide, with current values in six condition grades. Inside, readers will find every type of high performance model from early full-size favourites like the 1961 Chevrolet Impala SS to muscle car heyday favourites like the 1968 Shelby Mustang GT 500KR. Muscle cars of the 1970s, 80s, 90s and the toughtest cars of the early 2000s are also featured in brilliant full colour.

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About the Author

John Gunnell, a life-long automotive historian, is the automotive books editor for KP Books. He has authored numerous automotive books including 75 Years of Pontiac: The Official History, "Standard Catalog of" GTO 1961-2004, and "Standard Catalog of" V-8 Engines 1906-2002, along with more than 30 others.

Product Details

• Paperback: 400 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications; 4 edition (June 28, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0873499883
• ISBN-13: 978-0873499880
• Product Dimensions: 10.2 x 8.3 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #784,039 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An ideal guide to American Muscle cars., May 24, 2006

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Chris Sellick (South Australia,Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars: A Supercar Source Book 1952-2005 (Paperback)

This is a big book.Its mostly color photos throughout.Each car has 1 page devoted to it,1 color photo (sometimes 2 photos)and plenty of information.Its a great book.

The standard of these books from this publisher has improved over their former black and white photos and low quality paper.Now these books are printed on very high quality paper and plenty of color photos.

This book is an overview of American muscle cars.It helps knowing whats out there.If you wanted specific and detailed information on your favourite model you should consider looking at books that cater for specific models.This book is a gem and an ideal book to start with.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome Book!, May 23, 2006

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The Stick - See all my reviews

This review is from: Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars: A Supercar Source Book 1952-2005 (Paperback)

This book really rocks! They've got A TON of cars in here, great photos, cool writing by John Gunnell. I really like his writing style. Lots of cool information and period reviews of the coolest cars Detroit ever produced.

I had a copy of the previous editon of this book, and the 4th Edition is a great improvement. 400 pages! This is a great bargain on a really well-done book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Disappointing, January 13, 2010

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Rick L. Anderson (Idaho Falls, Idaho) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Standard Guide to American Muscle Cars: A Supercar Source Book 1952-2005 (Paperback)

Technical errors are abundant in this book. Several cars are incorrectly identified such as the 1966 Nova 2 dr. sedan on pg. 58 said to be a Super Sport coupe and the 1971 Dodge Charger on pg. 138 said to be a 1970 model! Representative photos are a mix of factory stock, period-correct ads, and personal cars with aftermarket wheels and tires. Very inconsistent in approach. The enthusiast deserves much more from a catalog; especially a "standard" one. Standard being defined in Webster's as "something set up for a rule in measuring or as a model to be followed". All in all a botched job to say the least.