Product Description

-Features the most mysterious and radical sector of muscle cars ever created

-Explores the intense popularity of muscle cars -- many of the top 125 sales at Barrett-Jackson national auto auctions involve muscle cars

This book redefines extreme with old-school super stock finesse and pure horsepower. Extreme Muscle Cars gives collectors, gearheads, and novice car enthusiasts a rare look at 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

-More than 200 stunning detailed photos that virtually put readers behind the wheel of many never-before-seen muscle cars

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #667047 in Books
• Published on: 2006-04-15
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 176 pages

About the Author
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.

Customer Reviews

Save Your Money
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.

Different Strokes...
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.

Buyer Beware
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.