Explore the world of automotive engineering and design with our collection of CarTech / SA Design car books. From classic cars to modern marvels, we've got it all.
In the 1950s and 1960s, drag racing was an exciting new sport that anyone with a car could participate in. Based on their equipment, the participants' cars were assigned to...
The year 1960 was an important one in auto manufacturing; it was the year all of the Big Three unveiled entrants in a new class of car called the compact....
Drag racing is a very regulated sport. In the history of the NHRA, IHRA, and other sanctioning bodies, many classes existed in an effort to make sure the cars racing...
The Mustangs modified by Carroll Shelby were unlike anything else available when they launched in 1965. The subsequent years brought evolutionary change and myriad legends until their eventual demise in...
In an age of unbridled American enthusiasm and towering industrial might, the GM Motorama was a dazzling and elegant show that was unlike any automotive event before it or since....
Chevy?s W-series 348 and later the 409 became legends on the street, and in particular the 409 also became a legend on the track. In the early 1960s, these engines...
TheTrans Am and Firebird were distinctly different than their cousin, the Chevy Camaro, and many Trans Am and Firebird models became stand-out muscle cars of their era. In fact, when...
When Ford introduced the new 1979 Mustangs on what is known as the Fox platform, it sparked a new revolution in automotive modification and performance. Hailed as the sports car...
The magnificent-looking C5 Corvette was a huge improvement over the previous Corvette, and offers a great platform for performance modifications. This book combines the best parts of a Corvette buyer's...
As the 1950s dawned, General Motors focused its industrial might on producing revolutionary rather than evolutionary cars with the ultimate goal to become the clear market leader in the automotive...
The original Shelby Cobra left an indelible imprint on the automotive landscape. This nimble English roadster, powered by a raucous Ford V-8, set new performance standards, won countless races, and...
Since its release in 2007, the JK has become wildly popular and nearly 1 million units have been sold in North America. With a wider track and longer wheelbase, the...
Converting from a carbureted fuel system to electronic fuel injection (EFI) improves the performance, driveability, and fuel economy of any classic vehicle. Installing a complete Aftermarket EFI system may seem...
The photos in this edition are black and white.Since its introduction in 1965, the big-block Chevy engine has been a force to be reckoned with on both the street and...
The Chevrolet Camaro was built in response to the wildly successful Ford Mustang and was Chevy’s entry into the pony car wars of the mid-1960s and beyond. Borrowing the long...
To tell the life story of Ed “Isky” Iskenderian is to tell the history of hot rodding in America. Ed was there from the very beginning. Ed’s interest in automobiles,...
Learn to rebuild a Mopar LA-series small-block engine with this handy how-to guide . The Mopar LA-series engine is a small-block V-8 that powered various Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge vehicles...
Fords of the Sixties Fords of the Sixties by Michael Parris takes readers deep inside one of the most exciting and influential decades in Ford Motor Company history. Covering Ford’s...
To extract maximum performance, an engine needs an efficient, well-designed, and properly tuned exhaust system. In fact, the exhaust system?s design, components, and materials have a large impact on the...
Mustang Restoration Guide Discover the Secrets to Restoring Your Classic Mustang with Expert Guidance! The Ford Mustang, an iconic American pony car, has captivated hearts for over 55 years, sparking...
During the 50s and 60s, the sport of drag racing exploded in popularity. In its early days, drag racing had a class for everybody, from professional rails to 4 door...
Bronco Racing Stuffed with never-before-seen photography, stories, and race results, Bronco Racing: Ford’s Legendary 4x4 in Off-Road Competition is the most definitive publication ever on this marque’s racing success! Diligently...
Identifying the Jeep CJ series vehicles as the most popular off-road vehicles of all time may actually qualify as an understatement. They really are that popular. The CJ series arguably...
Over the course of performance car history, and specifically muscle car history, big-block engines are particularly beloved, and for good reason. Not only are they the essence of what a...