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2 Book Box Set
The Chevrolet Camaro took on the Ford Mustang in the pony car wars and quickly became a hit with its superior chassis and massive powertrain options. This two-book set covers everything from early drag racing dominance to the rarest factory special editions ever produced. You get the full history of the first two generations and a deep look at collectible variants like the ZL1 and IROC-Z. Having both books on your workbench means you know every production spec and race result for these iconic Chevy machines.
Book 1 of 2
The Chevrolet Camaro was built to compete with the Ford Mustang by using a long nose and short-deck dimensions. This book covers the drag racing exploits of the first two generations chronologically. It highlights how Chevy dominated the competition in various categories with help from professionals like Bill "Grumpy" Jenkins and "Jungle" Jim Liberman.
The first-generation Camaros were successful with small-block and big-block options, including the COPO category. During the 1970s, the cars performed well in Super Stock and Sportsman classes. The second-generation models eventually took over in Pro Stock and Funny Car categories.
The text includes race results and driver biographies for stars like Lee Shepard and Warren "the Professor" Johnson. It tracks the success of the pony car at the drag strip even when Chevrolet did not provide factory support.
Book 2 of 2
This book covers a wide range of factory models including the Indy 500 and Brickyard 400 pace cars. It includes details on ZL1s, anniversary editions, IROC-Zs, and Player's Challenge cars. You can find production specifications and build numbers for these sought-after and collectible models.
The guide covers legendary COPO cars and dealer go-fast specials from builders like Yenko, Dana, and Dick Harrell. It also highlights notable editions from Callaway, SLP, SVE, GMMG, and Earnhardt. The book features rare original images and modern photographs of these performance-driven variants.
Author Matt Avery is an automotive journalist and historian who started as a repair technician for Mercedes-Benz and BMW. He has contributed to MotorWeek and served as a senior video producer at Cars.com. Avery was named to SEMA's "35 Under 35" list in 2020 for his work in the automotive industry.
Midlife Classic Cars
One Foot in the Grave, One Foot on the Throttle.
Author: Doug Boyce & Josh Hachat, Matt Avery
Author Bio: NA
ISBN: 9781613257715
Publisher: Midlife Classic Cars
Binding Type: NA
Language: English
Pages: NA
Printing Status: In Print
Edition: NA
Country Made: NA
