In the fiercely competitive world of NASCAR, every manufacturer was
looking for a competitive edge. Ford and Chrysler turned their attention
to the aerodynamics of their race cars, resulting in a brief era
affectionately called the Aero Wars. During the height of this
competition, Chrysler and Ford produced, among other things, cars with
radically altered grilles and tail sections. Mandated by series to
produce production versions, these exotic beasts became some of the most
costly, creative, and collectible machines ever assembled in Detroit,
whether in race trim or in stock street trim.Author Steve Lehto gives a
thorough and detailed account of the history of this battle that
culminated with the final wars between the Ford Talladega/Mercury
Cyclone and the Dodge Daytona/Plymouth Superbird. The story of Richard
Petty's defection from Plymouth, the mighty Hemi, and the creation of
the street version of these cars all come to light in this
all-encompassing tale of Chrysler climbing the ladder to NASCAR
supremacy.Dodge Daytona & Plymouth Superbird: Design, Development,
Production & Competition delivers a blow-by-blow account of the biggest
races between FoMoCo and Chrysler, along with telling the rich stories
of the development of these cars. If you are a fan of NASCAR, or just
love outrageous muscle cars, this richly detailed and well-illustrated
account of a fascinating era of performance will be a valued addition to
your library.
