{"title":"GM \u0026 Chevrolet Racing Books","description":"GM \u0026amp; Chevrolet Racing Books","products":[{"product_id":"dyno-don-the-cars-and-career-of-dyno-don-nicholson","title":"Dyno Don: The Cars And Career Of Dyno Don Nicholson","description":"\u003cp\u003eMany fans of drag racing consider the most interesting era to be from the 1950s through the 1970s, the years when the sport really took off. During that period, so much changed from a speed and technology standpoint that people often refer to this time as the golden age of drag racing. Drivers often became associated with a particular manufacturer, such as Chevy, Ford, or Chrysler through sponsorship, factory team rides, or sometimes simply their own preference. The more successful drivers became household names in the drag racing community. Chevy had Grumpy Jenkins, Pontiac had Arnie \"the Farmer\" Beswick, Mopar had Sox \u0026amp; Martin and Dandy Dick Landy, and Ford's most successful driver of the era was the legendary \u003cstrong\u003e\"Dyno Don\" Nicholson\u003c\/strong\u003e. Nicholson's first wins on a national level were actually in the early 1960s in Chevrolet products. He became extremely successful on the match-race circuit. Then, in 1964, he switched over to Mercury with the new Comet after General Motors enacted a factory ban on racing activities. He won 90 percent of his match races that year. He stuck with Ford and Mercury products and won throughout the 1960s and 1970s, even after Ford also pulled the plug on factory team sponsorship. He made it to the final rounds in nearly 50 national events during that period, in addition to winning championships, awards, and match races along the way. If you are a fan of a certain era of racing, a Ford fan, or certainly a \"Dyno Don\" fan, this book will be a welcome addition to your library.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911902347335,"sku":"B06019","price":28.54,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/ct631_20cover_20image_3f589fc5-b3df-47ed-955e-9f9dfb5d4609.jpg?v=1772265218"},{"product_id":"chevrolets-of-the-1950s-a-decade-of-technical-innovation","title":"Chevrolets Of The 1950S: A Decade Of Technical Innovation","description":"As the 1950s dawned, General Motors focused its industrial might on \nproducing revolutionary rather than evolutionary cars with the ultimate \ngoal to become the clear market leader in the automotive industry. \nDuring the decade, Chevrolet introduced the small-block V-8, automatic \ntransmission, air-conditioning, power steering, and many other \ninnovations that made the cars faster, more comfortable, and safer.\n\nAll of the pieces had fallen into place. General Motors had astute \nleadership, a brilliant engineering team, forward-thinking stylists, a \nmassive manufacturing infrastructure, and the capability to produce \ncutting-edge technology. With unbridled optimism and exuberance to meet \nthe demands of the booming U.S. economy of the 1950s, the company \ndesigned, developed, and delivered an unprecedented number of \nbreakthrough technologies, and established the blueprint for the modern \nautomobile.\n\nAutomotive historian and veteran author David Temple goes behind the \nscenes to reveal how these technologies were designed, manufactured, and \ninstalled on Chevrolet’s fine portfolio of cars: the Corvette, 1955–1957 \nBel Air, Nomad, Impala, and many more. Inside General Motors were many \ndedicated and talented leaders who were determined to make Chevrolet \ncars the best on the market.\n\nChevrolets of the 1950s retraces the design, development, and production \nof these cars, but it also covers innovative vital components that were \ninstalled in them. If you have been looking for the inside story on GM’s \narguably greatest decade, the models, and the technology it produced, \nyou have found it.\n\nAbout the Author\n\nDavid Temple is an authority on the GM Motorama show and its cars. He is \na veteran automotive journalist and photographer specializing in the \nvintage car hobby. His work has appeared in Car Collector, Cars \u0026amp; Parts, \nCollectible Automobile, and other publications over the past 22 years. \nHe is the author of Full-Size Fords, and is a member of several vintage \nautomobile clubs\n\n• A fascinating story of how General Motors revolutionized the \nautomotive industry in the 1950s\n\n• A celebration of GM’s innovative technology as well as the Corvette, \nNomad, Tri-Five Chevy, and more\n\n• Covers the key personnel responsible for the resurgence of General \nMotors during this period","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31911955267655,"sku":"B05875","price":29.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b05875.jpg?v=1772265718"},{"product_id":"chevrolet-corvette-the-first-four-decades-of-racing-success-1956-1996","title":"Chevrolet Corvette: The First Four Decades Of Racing Success 1956-1996","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis new updated edition of \u003cstrong\u003eChevrolet Corvette\u003c\/strong\u003e covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car’s beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996, when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation. Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and ‘Fast’ Phil Curring, among others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports. This book takes a detailed look at the racing Chevrolet Corvette from it’s inception, through production, and it’s subsequent updates through the years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Corvette was the only American sports car to gain international acceptance in this period. The book covers the often neglected racing history. Revised and updated for this new edition This new updated edition of Chevrolet Corvette covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car’s beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996, when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation. Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and ‘Fast’ Phil Curring, among others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports. This book takes a detailed look at the racing Chevrolet Corvette from it’s inception, through production, and it’s subsequent updates through the years. The Corvette was the only American sports car to gain international acceptance in this period. The book covers the often neglected racing history. Revised and updated for this new edition\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":31917562658887,"sku":"B09237","price":49.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b09237.jpg?v=1772264940"},{"product_id":"the-cars-of-trans-am-racing-1966-1972","title":"The Cars Of Trans-Am Racing: 1966-1972","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCCA Trans-Am racing series\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in 1966 and was designed to showcase a new class of sporty domestic cars racing on road courses. In a few short years, it became the ultimate American automobile showdown, as each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in the Trans-Am Series. When the modified muscle cars of the series were seen performing well on the country's finest tracks, fans wanted a model of their own in the driveway. These \"pony\" cars boasted a new look and style not seen before, and their all-around performance eclipsed anything accomplished by production-based American GT cars to this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cars of Trans-Am Racing\u003c\/strong\u003e is unique in that it focuses on the cars used in this legendary series. These vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Barracudas, Firebirds, Cougars, and Javelins \u003c\/strong\u003eall have become extremely popular with collectors and enthusiasts today. Seeing them in their \"full competition\" versions when they were new will bring back many fond memories for those who were fans of this series. Additionally, enthusiasts who enjoy these cars today look to the Trans-Am series cars for styling inspiration and performance hints as part of the growing Pro Touring trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these historic cars have been restored to race-ready condition once again. Additional insight and interviews from the original builders and the teams who maintained the cars provide an insider's viewpoint never before seen in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-ever look at this series from a mechanical perspective, rather than a race results perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures many photographs that have never been seen in print before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be the only book in print on this very popular series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32147421823047,"sku":"B04355","price":69.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/19ce987d-095c-4011-80cc-00db0c66ef41_27e9b.jpg?v=1772258852"},{"product_id":"chevy-drag-racing-1955-1980-a-celebration-of-bowties-success-at-the-drag-strip","title":"CHEVY DRAG RACING 1955-1980: A CELEBRATION OF BOWTIE'S SUCCESS AT THE DRAG STRIP","description":"\u003cp\u003eWith the introduction of Chevy’s OHV V-8 in 1955, the brand’s domination on the drag strip immediately snowballed. Drag racers loved the compact V-8. It was lightweight, revved high, and responded like no other engine previously produced. Chevy saw a record year in sales in 1955, thanks to a combination of a restyled body and the new mill. It was the age of ingenuity, and those who could get their hands on the new engine were swapping it into engine bays that once housed other weaker mills. Ford’s flathead, one that had dominated for so long, was rendered obsolete almost overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevy had a winner and dominated the sales charts for years to come. Aftermarket manufacturers got on board and offered all the go-fast goodies needed to make Chevy a winner, no matter what category they ran. From Dragsters to Stock, Chevy’s success was immediate. And it was a long-term success, thanks to a combination of years of great styling and a vast array of driveline combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAccomplished racing author Doug Boyce takes a celebratory look at those years of success, with a focus on the first 25 years (1955 through 1980). Chevrolets gave rise to such stars as Bill “Grumpy” Jenkins, “Jungle Jim” Liberman, “Sneaky Pete” Robinson, “Dyno Don” Nicholson, Sox \u0026amp; Martin, Dick Harrell, Dave Strickler, and many more. World champs and fan favorites all drove Chevys. The success showed in the record books. No brand has won more races and events or has set more national records than Chevrolet. And unlike the other manufacturers, Ford and Chrysler, it was done with little to no factory support.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether you are a hardcore Chevy fan or just love catching up on the history of drag racing during the golden age, this nostalgic look at Chevy racing history is sure to entertain for hours on end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• This is the first book to specifically look at Chevrolet drag racing during the first 25 years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Filled with nostalgic photographs and great stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Author Boyce is an established veteran and historian for vintage drag racing subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cartech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32147421855815,"sku":"B14472","price":28.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b14472.jpg?v=1772261385"},{"product_id":"copo-camaro-chevelle-nova-chevrolets-ultimate-muscle-cars","title":"Copo Camaro, Chevelle \u0026 Nova: Chevrolet'S Ultimate Muscle Cars","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOPO Camaros, Chevelles, and Novas\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 1960s and early 1970s were the ultimate high-performance GM muscle cars. While few knew about this back channel program at the time, it is now recognized as the origin of GM’s top muscle cars. Dedicated Chevy racers and car owners were determined to compete head-to-head with \u003cstrong\u003eMopar and Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e at the racetrack and on the street. But in order to do so, they needed to circumvent the corporate ban on racing and resolve the restriction of 400-ci engines in intermediate vehicles. Don Yenko and some other creative individuals recognized the loophole in the \u003cstrong\u003eCOPO (Central Office Production Order)\u003c\/strong\u003e system at General Motors. The COPO program was designated for fleet vehicles such as taxicabs, but at the peak of the muscle car wars, it was used to build the ultimate high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eChevy muscle cars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome horrific on-track accidents compelled General Motors to drop out of racing, yet GM did not want to allow Chrysler and Ford to steal the glory on Sundays while they stood on the sidelines. As a result, GM inconspicuously ran the Chevy racing and high-performance program through back channels, and COPO was an integral part of the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevy muscle car aficionado and author Matt Avery retraces this special muscle car history of the COPO program and the creation of these premier muscle cars. He has scoured archives and tracked down owners and personnel involved in the program to deliver a comprehensive story and complete guide to the COPO cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The only book on the market exclusively dedicated to the COPO muscle cars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The book provides insightful and unpublished historical details of the COPO Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, and others\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Profiles of COPO cars and owners deliver a unique perspective of equipment packages and modifications done to various cars\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32253969006663,"sku":"B08953","price":35.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b08953.jpg?v=1772251754"},{"product_id":"hurst-equipped-revised-and-updated-edition-more-than-50-years-of-high-performance","title":"Hurst Equipped - Revised and Updated Edition More than 50 Years of High-Performance","description":"\u003cp\u003eGeorge Hurst was a hot rodder at heart, but he was also a visionary, an innovator, a brilliant promoter, and he was particularly skilled at building alliances. Hurst developed and marketed a high-performance line of shifters that led the industry and became the cornerstone of the company. After forming an alliance with Anco Industries, Hurst marketed and sold more than 100 speed parts that included shifters, heads, wheels, and many other parts. Eventually, the Hurst catalog became the source for high-performance parts in the 1960s and 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJack “Doc” Watson joined Hurst and became a pivotal figure within the company, which led to many performance projects with Pontiac. Over the years, Hurst also partnered with Oldsmobile to build special 442s known as the “Hurst” Olds, with AMC to build the wickedly effective SC Rambler, and with Chrysler to create a number of Super Stock cars as well as the 300H. He also helped build one of the most memorable exhibition cars in drag-racing history, the Hemi Under Glass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo other company or individual had as big of an impact on so many aspects of the automotive industry as George Hurst. His performance parts were some of the best ever, the competition cars won many races, and the muscle cars that bear his name were some of the best of the era. Scores of interviews, in-depth research, and exceptional insight from veteran magazine editor Richard Truesdell and co-author Mark Fletcher have created a great book. In this revised softcover edition, Hurst Equipped: Revised and Updated Edition captures the complete story from the production cars and race cars to the performance parts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• New updated, softcover edition of a previous best seller\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hurst Equipped cars, and factory special cars associated with the Hurst brand, are extremely popular and valuable today\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Hurst speed parts are still best sellers today for vintage drag racing subjects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech, Inc.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32538041024583,"sku":"B10932","price":33.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/b10932.jpg?v=1772218978"},{"product_id":"drag-racing-s-warren-the-professor-johnson","title":"Drag Racing’s Warren “The Professor” Johnson","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Warren Johnson navigated the world of factory hot rods for more than 45 years, devoting himself to full-time racing in 1975 and relentlessly pursuing horsepower and victory from the driver’s seat and the engine room. Johnson’s devotion to research and development opened the door to a long-standing relationship with Oldsmobile and GM Performance, beginning with the birth of the Drag Racing Competition Engine (DRCE) that is still used by every competitive team in the class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e He excelled when it came to outthinking the competition and was outspoken on matters that he deemed vital. Johnson embraced thinking outside the box and pushed boundaries to affect change in terms of both safety and the advancement of the class, but he also knew when it was appropriate and necessary to put on a good show for the fans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Through his tireless efforts and with the support of a small crew that included his wife, Arlene, and son, Kurt, Johnson claimed two IHRA championships and six NHRA world titles, along with an astounding 97 national event wins that placed him in the position of being the most-winning driver of all time in the Pro Stock category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book, complete with photos from the family archive and striking professional images of Johnson’s many race cars, dives into it all, beginning with his childhood and early days of match racing when he developed the stern frugality and fierce resourcefulness that was the foundation of a tremendously successful, though sometimes controversial, career.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Warren “The Professor” Johnson collected 97 wins in Pro Stock, along with six championships \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • This book is the first time Warren Johnson has allowed his full life’s work to be laid out in print \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e • Many never-before-seen photos from the private collection of Warren and Arlene Johnson are showcased throughout this publication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32811274108999,"sku":"9781613255704","price":26.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613255704.jpg?v=1772261398"},{"product_id":"drag-racing-in-the-1960s-the-evolution-in-race-car-technology","title":"Drag Racing in the 1960s The Evolution In Race Car Technology","description":"\u003cp\u003eDrag racing has a long and storied history. Many have said that the first drag race happened shortly after the second car was made. While that may or may not be true, racing prior to World War II was mostly centered around dry-lake activities and top-speed runs. After the war, drag racing became organized with the formation of the NHRA, and during the 1950s, many tracks were built across\u003cbr\u003eAmerica to accommodate the racers. Technology in the 1950s centered on the manufacturers updating old flathead designs into newer overhead-valve designs, and the horsepower race really started to heat up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e In many forms of racing, the 1960s brought technological evolution. The decade began with big engines in even bigger stock chassis and ended with purpose-built race-only chassis, fiberglass bodies, fuel injection, nitro methane, and blowers. Quarter-mile times that were in the 13-second range in the beginning of the decade were in the 7-second range by the end. New classes were formed, dedicated cars were built for them, and many racers themselves became recognized names in the sports landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e In Drag Racing in the 60s: The Evolution in Race Car Technology, veteran author Doug Boyce takes you on a ride through the entire decade from a technological point of view rather than a results-based one. Covered are all the classes, including Super Stocks, Altered Wheelbase cars (which led to Funny Cars), Top Fuelers, Gassers, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e • This is a fascinating look at drag racing’s technological evolution \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e • The 60s saw the greatest advancement in technology in all forms of racing \u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e • Filled with never-before-published vintage photography\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32811796004935,"sku":"9781613255827","price":27.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613255827.jpg?v=1772259304"},{"product_id":"arnie-the-farmer-beswick","title":"Arnie \"The Farmer\" Beswick","description":"\u003cbody\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eArnie “the Farmer” Beswick was called “the consummate\n  underdog” by Hot Rod magazine. While there was\n  good reason, there is much more to his unbelievable\n  career. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Born a third-generation farmer in the small town of Morrison, Illinois, Arnie Beswick’s driving career began not behind the wheel of a straight-line terror but that of a tractor. On local dusty roads, Arnie’s budding reputation grew with street cars, as the “flying farmer” was coined to describe his driving style. When drag racing began in the Midwest in the early 1950s, Arnie was one of the pioneers who campaigned Dodges and Oldsmobiles. In 1960, he purchased his first Pontiac and never looked back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e At the beginning, he didn’t like the “farmer” nickname, but he quickly learned to utilize the name to lull his competition into complacency. After all, what could a simple farmer know of the world of high-performance drag racing? Throughout the 1960s, Arnie’s Mr. B’s Passionate Poncho, Mystery Tornado, Star of the Circuit I and II, Tameless Tiger, and Super Judge all contributed to dispel the myth that a simple farmer couldn’t dominate straight-line racing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e Arnie was an innovator, fierce competitor, entertainer and showman who always gave fans their money’s worth at the track. He is still brand loyal--sticking with Pontiac long after production models ceased. Arnie has always been a fan favorite for this reason, and he continues to exhilarate fans at the track with his cast of potent Pontiacs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Arnie “The Farmer” Beswick is the most renown Pontiac drag racer in history \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• This is the first book covering the career of Arnie Beswick \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Contains never-before-seen images and a first-person account of the subject’s career\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/body\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32820936048711,"sku":"9781613255308","price":27.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613255308.jpg?v=1772261548"},{"product_id":"motion-performance","title":"Motion Performance","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eMotion Performance \u003c\/i\u003eis the fully illustrated, inside story of the 60's shop that turned off the assembly line muscle cars into fire breathing performance monsters.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eMotion Performance \u003c\/i\u003etells the inside story of how American muscle cars came to dominate every element of the open road. Brilliantly illustrated with \u003cb\u003eperiod pictures and modern color photos\u003c\/b\u003e, the book takes you along for the ride as Cobras, Chevrolets, Oldsmobiles, even Volkswagen Beetles roll into the shop to get torn down and rebuilt into cars \u003cb\u003eunbeatable on the streets and drag strips\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Marty Schorr gives a \u003cb\u003efirst-hand account of seven years of high-performance life\u003c\/b\u003e--and of how it all came to a screeching halt at the hands of the U.S. Department of Transportation and the Environmental Protection Agency. A once-in-a-lifetime tale of power and speed, told by one of the principals who put that performance within reach, \u003cb\u003eMotion Performance\u003c\/b\u003e makes the story of a briefly and thrillingly lived dream available to everyone. \u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Motorbooks","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":32824959402055,"sku":"9780760355602","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/products\/9780760355602.jpg?v=1613764556"},{"product_id":"racing-camaros","title":"Racing Camaros","description":"Chevrolet created the Camaro in response to the runaway sales success of the Ford Mustang, the first pony car. The Mustang went on sale in April 1964, and by August that same year, General Motors launched an intensive program to bring its own pony car to market. In September 1966, the Camaro went on sale.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Chevrolet wanted the Camaro to be better than the Mustang in every area, including style, ride-quality, and performance. To that end, with the Mustang having already achieved so much racing success, Chevrolet wanted to beat it on the track also.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eRacing Camaros: An International Photographic History 1966 - 1986\u003c\/i\u003e is a photographic celebration of road racing Camaros throughout the world. It focuses on production-based cars, rather than the heavily modified tube-frame silhouette machines that began appearing in the late 1970s. Included are images of big-budget factory-supported cars competing in the Trans-Am series, right through to low-buck independents, and cars competing throughout the world.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e For the first time, the international road racing representation of the Camaro is featured in a book, which includes countless photos that have never been published. Technical detail is provided throughout, from concept and design, right through its racing career, and the challenges and developments that took place to make it a winner. Only period images have been used. This is a true photographic history depicting the global popularity of the Chevrolet Camaro as a road racing car.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39376640049223,"sku":"9781787115125","price":27.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781787115125_b2a1b093-0b5a-4656-a970-1712743815eb.jpg?v=1772258156"},{"product_id":"trans-am-racing-1966-85-detroits-battle-for-pony-car-supremacy","title":"Trans-Am Racing, 1966-85: Detroit'S Battle For Pony Car Supremacy","description":"Trans-Am Racing, 1966-85: Detroit's Battle for Pony Car Supremacy","brand":"Motorbooks Intl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39377488773191,"sku":"0879382295","price":180.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/img_2039.jpg?v=1772262087"},{"product_id":"stock-cars-americas-most-popular-motorsport","title":"Stock Cars! America's Most Popular Motorsport","description":"About this edition\nISBN:9781557883087, 1557883084\nPage count:201\nPublished:1999\nFormat:Paperback\nPublisher:HP Books\nLanguage:English\nAuthor:John Carollo, William G. Holder\nStock racing is America's most popular motorsport and one of the fastest growing spectator sports in the world. Stock Cars! traces the sport from its humble beginning at county fairground races to the national phenomenon it is today. All forms of stock car racing from NASCAR Winston Cup and Busch Grand National to the grassroots racing of ARCA, IMCA and local racing are covered in historical detail. Also included are profiles of the famous drivers, team owners and crews that have become sports legends in the last fifty years.\nStock Cars! chronicles the development of racing technology, from engines and chassis to aerodynamics and safety. Revisited in rare photographic detail are the types of stock cars raced throughout the years, including breakthrough championship and historical models. Sections on tracks and statistics complete this historical overview which is fully illustrated with hundreds of rare, action-packed photographs.","brand":"HP Trade","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39471444459591,"sku":"14389","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/1557883084.jpg?v=1772261919"},{"product_id":"racing-corvettes-the-early-years-a-scrapbook-assembled-by-art-evans-with-rememberances-by-john-fitch-and-friends","title":"Racing Corvettes the Early Years: A Scrapbook Assembled by Art Evans with Rememberances by John Fitch and Friends","description":"\u003cp\u003eA scrapbook assembled by \u003cstrong\u003eArt Evans\u003c\/strong\u003e, with remembrances by \u003cstrong\u003eJohn Fitch\u003c\/strong\u003e and friends. Not intended to be a comprehensive treatment of the subject it is instead mostly about John Fitch and 3 events: \u003cstrong\u003e1956 Sebring, 1957 Sebring and 1960 Le Mans\u003c\/strong\u003e. A wonderful collection of material from well-know auto racing historian Evans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39561532080199,"sku":"9780979721915","price":26.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9780979721915.jpg?v=1772287796"},{"product_id":"carroll-smith-kit","title":"Carroll Smith Kit","description":"This is a 6 book Carroll Smith kit.\n\nDrive to Win, The Essential Guide to Race Driving: Take pole \nposition to learn the ground rules, techniques and procedures of driving \nperception and evaluation. Racing professional Carroll Smith delivers \ncurrent state-of-the-art techniques for working with your crew to \ndevelop and set up your car so that you'll have a competitive tool with \nwhich to practice the art of driving.\n\nCarroll Smiths Nuts, Bolts, Fasteners, Plumbing Handbook: This \ncomplete guide analyzes the thousands of options available and shows you \nhow to choose the correct fastener for any application, whether it be \nracing, street performance or restoration. Plus important information on \nthread cutting, torque, material selection, inserts, panel fasteners and \nmuch more. The book isn't limited to racing applications; it's useful \nfor anyone who works metal, and will offer something of value to anyone \nwho's ever tried to replace a fastener in an emergency. Were you \noverwhelmed when you went through the fastener aisles in your local \nhardware store or home supply center? This book can help.\n\nPrepare to Win: One of road racings top professionals presents \nhere a vast amount of his accumulated car preparation knowledge. Covers \nfasteners, plumbing, riveting and welding, basic metal work, braking \nsystem, clutch, suspension, wheels and tires, engine, gearbox, \nelectrics, fuel cells, paint and paperwork. 95% of amateur racers don't \nhave a clue about aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, and other rather \nessential but very diificult areas, and the professional racers aren't \nmuch better. The beauty of this book is that Carroll Smith breaks it \ndown and tells you EXACTLY what you need to know in a very easy to read \nformat.\n\nTune to Win: Covers the development and tuning of race car by \nclearly explaining the basic principles of vehicle dynamics and relating \nthese principles to the input and control functions of the racing \ndriver. An exceptional book written by a true professional. 95% of \namateur racers don't have a clue about aerodynamics, vehicle dynamics, \nand other rather essential but very diificult areas, and the \nprofessional racers aren't much better. The beauty of this book is that \nCarroll Smith breaks it down and tells you EXACTLY what you need to know \nin a very easy to read format.\n\nEngineer to Win, Essential Guide to Racing Car Material: Current \nstate of the art in racing technology by a foremost expert in the field. \nCovers all forms of racing cars and includes a thorough analysis of \nmetallurgy, metal fatigue and general materials technology. Details \nspecific components and specific activities such as heat treatments, \nstress relieving, etc. Plus aerodynamics, ground effects, brakes, tools, \nand more. ...excellent information. Popular Cars magazine.\n\nCarroll Smith's Engineer in Your Pocket: A Practical Guide to Tuning \nthe Race Car Chassis and Suspension: Store all the answers in your \nhip pocket! This handy pocket guide written by racing professional \nCarroll Smith suggests realistic solutions to common race car handling \nproblems. Formatted listing causes and possible effects, and problems \nand possible causes.","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39588763926599,"sku":"CSKit1","price":130.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/carrollsmithkit.jpg?v=1772252965"},{"product_id":"chevy-powered-drag-racing-a-photo-gallery","title":"Chevy-Powered Drag Racing (A Photo Gallery)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChevy-Powered Drag Racing (A Photo Gallery)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor more than half a century, Chevrolet has served noticed down the quarter-mile with dominating record-setting performances from nitro-fed Top Fuel Dragsters and Funny Cars to heavy-metal door slammers. The list of Chevrolet's quarter-mile legends include the likes of Harold Ramsey in his Chevy-powered dragster that earned him the first NHRA Top Eliminator title at the 1959 U.S. Nationals, Bill \"Grumpy\" Jenkins, Dick Harrell, \"Dyno\" Don Nicholson, Jim Bucher, Lee Shepherd, \"Jungle\" Jim Liberman, Warren Johnson, John Peter's \"Freight Train,\" Clare Sanders, Dave Stickler, Wally Booth, Paul Bevins and legions of others!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ertel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39589217763399,"sku":"B04014","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/a9ffc90d-5fb7-412c-9085-64853eda7862_24e69.jpg?v=1772272051"},{"product_id":"early-funny-cars-1964-1975","title":"Early Funny Cars 1964-1975","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlast through the evolving early years of Funny Car drag racing when door slammers morphed into flip-top rail monsters. The era features historic mounts from Arnie \"the Farmer\" Beswick, Al “the Flying Dutchman” Vanderwoude, \"Jungle\" Jim Liberman, Don “the Snake” Prudhomme, and many more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe metamorphosis from door slammers to fiberglass flip-top dragsters wasn’t ever a cut and dry plan. As drag racers pushed the envelope for more speed, a series of innovations quickly evolved and refined the genre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFunny Cars cut their teeth in the A\/Factory Experimental (A\/FX) and Experimental Stock (X\/S) classes in 1964 with the 2-percent Mopars that looked funny with their axles moved forward. However, it was Jack Chrisman’s supercharged, nitro-fueled 427 Supercharged Factory Experimental (S\/FX) Comet Caliente that trailblazed the class on which the NHRA turned its back and the AHRA fully accepted. Showmanship became the draw in the dawn of Funny Car with half-track burnouts and flame-throwing headers that packed fans five deep at the fence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1969, the NHRA had no choice but to create a class for these nitro-breathing, flip-top-sporting rail bruisers, indoctrinating the Funny Car (F\/C) class at the Winternationals with 40 cars vying for 16 places in the field. The rest, as they say, is history!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• This is the most comprehensive book ever on the early \u003cbr\u003eyears of Funny Car\u003cbr\u003e• Funny Cars are the most popular variation of drag cars\u003cbr\u003e• Tens of millions of fans have seen Funny Cars race\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CarTech","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39616477364295,"sku":"9781613256985","price":32.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781613256985_201wal.jpg?v=1772259918"},{"product_id":"automobile-record-breakers","title":"Automobile Record Breakers USED","description":"This is a tribute to those who wished to test the ambition and achievement of those who wished to test the boundaries of automotive refinement.","brand":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39690919936071,"sku":"9781555214548","price":30.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781555214548_201.jpg?v=1772290530"},{"product_id":"where-they-raced-lap2","title":"Where They Raced - LAP2 USED","description":"More auto racing has taken place in Southern California than any other equal-area place in the world. Where They Raced - LAP2 provides details and descriptions of over 170 racing venues from Ventura to Bakersfield, Beverly Hills to Riverside, and Mission Bay to El Cajon. Where They Raced was the first book dedicated to auto racing venues in Los Angeles. LAP2 brings all of the original work together with new information about dozens of additional retired venues, drag racing, and five new speedways. Expanding the scope to include Ventura, Kern, and San Diego Counties makes this a truly Southern California effort.","brand":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39716532027463,"sku":"9780965953337","price":49.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9780965953337_201.jpg?v=1772290569"},{"product_id":"chevrolet-corvette","title":"Chevrolet Corvette","description":"This revised reprint of a classic title covers the history and development of the racing Corvettes, from the car’s beginnings in the 1950s with just 250 horsepower, through the Corvette GTP of the 1980s, with over 1000 horsepower, and on to 1996, when 4th generation cars give way to the 5th generation.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Included are many interviews with the drivers who raced these exciting, weighty and always fast cars, including John Greenwood, Dick Gulstrand, Jerry Grant and ‘Fast’ Phil Curring, amongst others. The book is illustrated with many quality photographs, supplied by General Motors and well-known motoring photographers; it also contains detailed specifications of the production cars, and road test reports.\u003cbr\u003e  ","brand":"Veloce Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":39835571847239,"sku":"9781787114920","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781787114920.jpg?v=1772285722"},{"product_id":"vintage-motorsprot-1992-1995-annuals","title":"Vintage Motorsprot 1992 \u0026 1995 Annuals USED","description":"Vintage Morotsports: The Journal of Motor Racing History\n\n1992 Annual \u0026amp; 1995 Annual","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48061650895128,"sku":"MCCKIT0007","price":24.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/mcckit0007.jpg?v=1772288859"},{"product_id":"cars-of-trans-am-racing-1966-1972-copo-camaro-chevelle-nova-chevrolets-ultimate-muscle-cars-2-book-set","title":"Cars Of Trans-Am Racing 1966-1972 \u0026 Copo Camaro, Chevelle \u0026 Nova: Chevrolet's Ultimate Muscle Cars 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eCOPO Camaros, Chevelles, and Novas\u003c\/strong\u003e of the 1960s and early 1970s were the ultimate high-performance GM muscle cars. While few knew about this back channel program at the time, it is now recognized as the origin of GM’s top muscle cars. Dedicated Chevy racers and car owners were determined to compete head-to-head with \u003cstrong\u003eMopar and Ford\u003c\/strong\u003e at the racetrack and on the street. But in order to do so, they needed to circumvent the corporate ban on racing and resolve the restriction of 400-ci engines in intermediate vehicles. Don Yenko and some other creative individuals recognized the loophole in the \u003cstrong\u003eCOPO (Central Office Production Order)\u003c\/strong\u003e system at General Motors. The COPO program was designated for fleet vehicles such as taxicabs, but at the peak of the muscle car wars, it was used to build the ultimate high-performance \u003cstrong\u003eChevy muscle cars\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome horrific on-track accidents compelled General Motors to drop out of racing, yet GM did not want to allow Chrysler and Ford to steal the glory on Sundays while they stood on the sidelines. As a result, GM inconspicuously ran the Chevy racing and high-performance program through back channels, and COPO was an integral part of the program.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevy muscle car aficionado and author Matt Avery retraces this special muscle car history of the COPO program and the creation of these premier muscle cars. He has scoured archives and tracked down owners and personnel involved in the program to deliver a comprehensive story and complete guide to the COPO cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The only book on the market exclusively dedicated to the COPO muscle cars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The book provides insightful and unpublished historical details of the COPO Camaro, Chevelle, Nova, and others\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Profiles of COPO cars and owners deliver a unique perspective of equipment packages and modifications done to various cars\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSCCA Trans-Am racing series\u003c\/strong\u003e launched in 1966 and was designed to showcase a new class of sporty domestic cars racing on road courses. In a few short years, it became the ultimate American automobile showdown, as each major automotive manufacturer participated heavily in the Trans-Am Series. When the modified muscle cars of the series were seen performing well on the country's finest tracks, fans wanted a model of their own in the driveway. These \"pony\" cars boasted a new look and style not seen before, and their all-around performance eclipsed anything accomplished by production-based American GT cars to this point.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Cars of Trans-Am Racing\u003c\/strong\u003e is unique in that it focuses on the cars used in this legendary series. These vintage \u003cstrong\u003eMustangs, Camaros, Challengers, Barracudas, Firebirds, Cougars, and Javelins \u003c\/strong\u003eall have become extremely popular with collectors and enthusiasts today. Seeing them in their \"full competition\" versions when they were new will bring back many fond memories for those who were fans of this series. Additionally, enthusiasts who enjoy these cars today look to the Trans-Am series cars for styling inspiration and performance hints as part of the growing Pro Touring trend.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMany of these historic cars have been restored to race-ready condition once again. Additional insight and interviews from the original builders and the teams who maintained the cars provide an insider's viewpoint never before seen in print.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFirst-ever look at this series from a mechanical perspective, rather than a race results perspective.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeatures many photographs that have never been seen in print before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis will be the only book in print on this very popular series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48873500311832,"sku":"KITB04355\/B08953","price":125.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kitb04355b08953.jpg?v=1772251553"},{"product_id":"my-travels-on-racer-road-can-am-and-formula-1-in-their-golden-age","title":"My Travels On Racer Road","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAs Sir Jackie Stewart states in his Foreword, “Pete Lyons was one of the best journalists in Formula 1 at the time I was racing.” Lyons himself writes that when he became obsessed with motor racing, “It felt like my true road.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHe witnessed Chaparral, Lola, McLaren and Porsche create ever-more-monstrous Can-Am beasts to be tamed by the likes of Jim Hall, John Surtees, Bruce McLaren, Denny Hulme, Mario Andretti and Mark Donohue. His cameras, notebooks and typewriter also were there when Tyrrell, Lotus, McLaren and Ferrari were the dominant forces in Formula 1, with Jackie Stewart, Emerson Fittipaldi, Niki Lauda and James Hunt the World Champion drivers.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEarly travels, including criss-crossing the USA in his family’s pre-war Rolls-Royce and by Vincent motorcycle in the late 1950s, then discovering Europe’s racing scene as an impecunious wanderer in the early 1960s\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBreaking into professional reporting from 1964 for the UK’s Autosport alongside his father Ozzie Lyons, with assignments embracing Indycar, endurance sportscars, Formula 1 and more, and getting to know the great names in these worlds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFalling in love with the Can-Am upon its inception in 1966 and following this “big-banger” racing closely for seven seasons, during which “Riding with Revvie” — laps with 1971 series champion Peter Revson in a McLaren M8F — was among the highlights. Lyons’s travels “on racer road” took him all over North America by Volvo station wagon, Ford van and Honda CB750 motorcycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEmbarking in 1973 upon four seasons of global travels with the Formula 1 “circus” and all the diversions that came with that, including time spent with Emerson Fittipaldi at his home in Brazil and a British rallying odyssey as Denny Hulme’s navigator\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAround Europe, Lyons’s means of travel included his Chevrolet Corvette Stingray, a VW camper van that doubled as mobile office and hotel, and rented private aircraft that he flew to races himself.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn his post-nomadic life, Lyons has been plying his trade ever since as a writer, photographer and editor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e  \u003cbr\u003eImmersed in a golden age of racing, Lyons brought a unique blend of evocative description and fastidious factual detail to his craft, putting his devoted readers at the heart of the action. This captivating memoir will transport you back to those times.","brand":"Evro Publishing Limited","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49377960558872,"sku":"9781910505878","price":69.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781910505878.jpg?v=1772273630"},{"product_id":"designing-dreams-essays-on-the-inside-story-of-gm-harley-earl-and-americas-golden-automotive-age","title":"Designing Dreams: Essays on the inside story of GM, Harley Earl and America's Golden Automotive Age","description":"Step into the world where cars became dreams on wheels. In Designing Dreams, Dick Ruzzin unveils the untold story of General Motors, Harley Earl’s groundbreaking vision, and the artistry that defined America’s Golden Automotive Age.\n\nAt the centre of this compelling collection of essays is the 1966 Oldsmobile Toronado—a revolutionary front-wheel-drive luxury car that remains an icon of design and innovation. As one of its designers, Ruzzin provides an insider’s perspective on its creation, offering a rare glimpse into the radical ideas and creative energy behind this automotive masterpiece.\n\nAfter 40 years at General Motors Design, Ruzzin reflects on the profound influence of Harley Earl, the pioneer car designer who elevated automobiles into works of art. Earl’s creativity and design philosophies reshaped the industry, leaving a legacy that continues to inspire.\n\nIllustrated with over one hundred sketches and General Motors Design’s archival images, this book explores the passion, artistry, and precision behind automotive design. It captures the essence of a unique profession that combines function with beauty, producing cars that are both practical and beautiful.\n\nDesigning Dreams is more than a history of car design—it’s a celebration of the people, ideas, and innovations that made the automobile a defining symbol of American ingenuity. Perfect for car enthusiasts and design lovers alike, this is a journey into the heart of creativity and the Golden Age of the American Automobile.","brand":"Veloce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49983539347736,"sku":"9781836440017","price":23.87,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/9781836440017.jpg?v=1772255276"},{"product_id":"trans-am-challengers","title":"Trans-Am Challengers","description":"\u003cp\u003eTells the story of the \u003cstrong\u003eMustang and Camaro in Trans-Am racing\u003c\/strong\u003e, and the models' competition records. Includes the histories of their competitors - Detroit's 'big four' - and their commitment to achieving sales success through the Trans-Am series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 1964, Ford’s Mustang pony car stormed onto the scene, igniting a sales phenomenon that forced Detroit’s other automakers to scramble to create their own competitors. Around the same time, the \u003cstrong\u003eSports Car Club of America\u003c\/strong\u003e (SCCA) was transforming from a purely amateur organisation into a professional racing powerhouse, introducing prize-money championships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBy 1966, the SCCA launched two landmark series: the \u003cstrong\u003eCanadian-American Challenge Cup\u003c\/strong\u003e (Can-Am) and the T\u003cstrong\u003erans-American Sedan Championship \u003c\/strong\u003e(Trans-Am). While Can-Am focused on unlimited FIA Group 7 sports cars, Trans-Am catered to FIA Group 2 touring cars, with classes divided by engine sizes: up to 2000cc and 2001-5000cc. The Over-2000cc class was crafted specifically with the Mustang in mind, ensuring Ford’s interest and leveraging the growing pony car wars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChevrolet answered Ford’s Mustang with the launch of the Camaro in September 1966, sparking fierce competition on the track and in showrooms. Soon, Mercury, Pontiac, Dodge, Plymouth, and AMC joined the fray, turning the Trans-Am series into a battleground for Detroit’s ‘Big Four’. Manufacturers saw Trans-Am success as a path to dominance, investing heavily in developing race-ready cars and unleashing low-production homologation specials like the \u003cstrong\u003eMustang Boss 302, Camaro Z28, Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am, AMC Javelin Mark Donohue Edition, Dodge Challenger T\/A, and Plymouth ’Cuda AAR\u003c\/strong\u003e—now some of the rarest and most valuable classic American cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the famous Mustang and Camaro rivalry, this book uncovers the untold stories of their challengers and the relentless pursuit of sales glory. Mercury nearly claimed the championship in 1967, and AMC triumphed in 1971 and 1972 with Penske Racing. The fierce competition left an indelible mark on American motorsport history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA chapter also explores lesser-known contenders from outside the U.S., such as Ford Falcon Sprints in the \u003cstrong\u003eBritish Saloon Car Championship\u003c\/strong\u003e and the powerful Holden Monaros and Ford Falcons that dominated Australian circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is more than just a tale of Mustang versus Camaro—it’s the story of an era when Detroit’s finest fought to conquer the track and the showroom floor, leaving a legacy of engineering brilliance and motorsport passion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDiscover the Genesis of the Pony Car Wars: Explore how Ford’s Mustang ignited a competitive frenzy among Detroit’s automakers, inspiring iconic rivals like Chevrolet’s Camaro, Pontiac’s Firebird, and more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncover the Birth of Trans-Am Racing: Learn about the SCCA’s revolutionary Trans-American Sedan Championship, crafted to showcase pony cars in professional racing and capture the spirit of American motorsport.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperience the Fierce Rivalries of Detroit’s Big Four: Follow the high-stakes battles between Ford, Chevrolet, Mercury, AMC, and others as they fought for glory on the track and dominance in the marketplace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCelebrate the Iconic Homologation Specials: Delve into the stories behind rare, race-inspired legends like the Mustang Boss 302, Camaro Z28, and Plymouth ’Cuda AAR, now considered some of the most coveted classic cars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGo Beyond American Shores: Expand your knowledge with a chapter dedicated to international competition, featuring cars like the Ford Falcon Sprints in Britain and the powerful Holden Monaros in Australia.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Veloce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50062567964952,"sku":"9781836440345","price":34.57,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/img_0177.jpg?v=1772262243"}],"url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/cs\/collections\/gm-chevrolet-racing-books.oembed","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}