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Classic cars: American cars

Here is a selection of some books about American classic cars that you may find useful.

	"Standard Catalog Of" Mustang, 1964-2001 (Paperback) The Ford Mustang was released in the spring of 1964 and instantly became the most successful new car in history. Mustangs enjoy even more popularity with every passing year, and dealers, collectors and enthusiasts demand current pricing and updated information on these classic cars. In Standard Catalog of Mustang, they'll find everything they're looking for. With updated pricing and thorough coverage of all 1964-2004 models, this comprehensive second edition is the perfect reference for devotees of the pony car legend. Everything the Mustang enthusiast needs is here, including VIN decoding, identification data, engine and chassis specs, original factory prices, body types and their numbers and model production totals. Special sections feature Saleen and Shelby models, Mustang racing, Indy pace cars, prototypes and more. Price: £10.55 Publication: Dec 2004
	'50s Chevrolet: The Ultimate Guide (Paperback) "'50s Chevrolet" leads readers through one of the most innovative eras of automobile engineering. A perfect mating of technical and production details with rich nostalgia, this book helps Chevy enthusiasts determine their favourite models. Whether collector, car buff or restorer this book is a must-have, because it: offers a full price guide to '50s Chevy cars to aid readers in purchasing or selling; shows the beauty and top-quality craftmanship of Chevrolet in more than 300 exquisite colour photos; and explores performance capabilities in easy-to-understand reports. Price: £11.21 Publication: 25 Aug 2006
	101 Projects for Your Mustang 1964-1973 (Paperback) The most valuable, most collectible Mustangs will be covered in this 101 Projects book. Although, this book will primarily focus on restoration techniques and maintenance tips, it will also cover high-performance modification procedures and high-performance restification (high-performance modification without changing the cars appearance or integrity of the car). The aftermarket parts industry for Mustang is absolutely enormous, largely because almost 3 million Mustangs were made between these years. Price: £12.53 Publication: 2 Feb 2004
	American Cars of the 1950's (Hardcover) Price: £0.42 Publication: Jul 2005
	American Cars of the 1960s: A Decade of Diversity (Paperback) American Cars of the 1960s explores the most distinctive decade of automotive history - with the birth of economy, muscle and pony cars - in unmatched detail and imagery. With more than 300 striking colour photos, this pictorial reference will have restorers, researchers and enthusiasts longing for the days of coast-to-coast adventures in the family station wagon. Complete specifications, option lists and performance and production figures for the longest and most luxurious cars ever made are included in this resource. From executive models and family cars to Mustangs and Road Runners, collectors will discover every impressive make of this innovative era in this must-have guide. Price: £10.55 Publication: Jan 2006
	Corvette C3 Buyer's Guide: 1968-1982 (Paperback) This second book in the line of Corvette Buyer's Guides is a welcome addition to the market for Corvette C3 enthusiasts. The C3 Corvettes are the models that come to mind when many think of "Corvette", and in fact, this era of Corvette saw the implementation of numerous features, from emission control systems to an all-aluminum engine to the first Corvette to utilize a computer. Affordable, plentiful, and very restorable, the popular "shark" Corvettes are a perfect subject for this series. Price: £11.21 Publication: 1 Jan 2004
	Corvette Field Guide: 1953-Present (Paperback) Corvette enthusiasts will love this on-the-go reference of their favourite sports cars. Corvette Field Guide gives readers a full-colour glimpse of 70 stunning 'Vettes, including the most collectible and most memorable models throughout the years. This portable and affordable guide features more than 300 stunning colour photos of these glamorous cars, with captions detailing available options and other facts of interest about the evolution of the Corvette over the last 50 years. Also includes coverage of special editions, pace cars and anniversary editions. Price: £7.19 Publication: Aug 2005
	Deuce: 75 Years of the 1932 Ford (Hardcover) Price: £19.51 Publication: 15 Sep 2006
	Ford V8 Performance Guide: The Stocker's Bible (Paperback) For all Ford V8 owners and restorers, a complete handbook with hard to find specifications of all engines up to1972 including the OHC "Indy" engines. There's adjustments and fine tuning data of every engine from 221 to 462 CID, plus a massive list of the original factory part numbers for heavy duty and "High-Per" parts. With important details of engine assembly and ignition-carburetion modifications for premium performance. "Switch and Swap" of heavy-duty parts, from one size engine to another, is clearly explained. This is the "best ever" low-bucks handbook to upgrade horsepower and durability of the best of the early Ford V8 engines. For good reason, this book was known as "The Stocker's Bible." Price: £9.90 Publication: 15 Jun 2006
	Future Retro: Drawings from the Great Age of American Automobiles (Paperback) Approximately 50 color sketches and drawings of American cars from the 1940s to the 1960s are provided in this slim volume of the Scharfs' private collection. Illustrations are of "concept" cars, interiors, exterior ornaments, specifications, and advertisements; the introduction is an essay on American car design during the period. The book conclud Price: £9.74 Publication: Jul 2005
	Great American Hot Rods: The Full Throttle Chronicle (Hardcover) Containing informative descriptions of each car providing an insight into what makes a hot rod 'Hot', it showcases nearly 400 of the most popular models and body styles, including many historic and influential cars that are landmarks of the hobby. Don't be left in the dust! Hot Rod enthusiasts will devour this superb book with its 750 stunning and detailed pages of nearly 400 of the most innovative rides to ever cruise the street. Full-colour photos of the Roadsters, Coupes, Sedans and Pick-Up trucks that have turned heads on the street throughout the 40's, 50's and 60's and right up to the present day are featured in this exciting reference. In addition to spectacular photos, each car is described in detail, highlighting the main cool and exciting updates carried out to turn sometimes a dull and sedate old car into an individual personal expression of performance, style and fun! Price: £13.19 Publication: Jan 2006
	Hot Rod: The Photography of Peter Vincent (Hardcover) Aesthetics are at the core of hot rodding. And nothing captures the visual essence of the hot rodding scene like Peter Vincent's photography. In brilliant color and fully-saturated black-and-white photography, Vincent captures America's most essential hot rods, hot rodders, and racers in dramatic settings such as the Bonneville Salt Flats and California's dry lakes-the places from which hot rodders have always drawn inspiration. The majority of the book's photographs are surrounded by white space and framed to show off Vincent's artistry. Woven throughout the book, Vincent tells the story of hot rodding through interviews with the originators of the culture, land speed racers, and the new generation of hot rodders who are keeping alive the aesthetic sensibility of hot rodding. Price: £16.49 Publication: 22 Oct 2004
	Hot Rods Field Guide: American Icons 1930s-Present (Paperback) No other reference gives hot rod enthusiasts a full-colour look at the classic hot rods of the 20s, 30s, 40s and 50s in such an affordable and portable guide. Hot Rods Field Guide gives enthusiasts a rare glimpse at 100 of the toughest hot rods to ever tear up the pavement. The book features 200 detailed colour photos of more than 100 classic hot rods, including 1920s-30s modified Model T and Model A Fords, '40s Ford coupes, and customized '55 and '57 Chevys. Readers also get a look at dragsters and a few "famous" cars including the Tommy lvo T-bucket, the Mantaray show car, and the yellow Coupe that was featured in the movie American Graffiti. Each photo is accompanied by a caption with additional information on the hot rod featured. Price: £7.19 Publication: Aug 2005
	Indy Cars (Blazers--Horsepower) (Hardcover) Price: £9.73 Publication: Aug 2005
	Jeep (Haynes Classic Makes S.) (Hardcover) The Jeep is an American automotive legend. In six decades it has evolved from the humblest of beginnings as a mechanical mule into a must-have vehicle that is the byword for four-wheel-drive luxury. Developed for use by the Allied armies in the Second World War, it has today achieved cult status, with booming sales in the US and Europe, and a strong enthusiast following. This informative book includes a marque history, driving impressions, technical specifications and buying tips. Price: £13.19 Publication: 25 Oct 2007
	Mustang Field Guide: 1964 1/2-2005 (Paperback) The original Pony car takes centre stage in this handy, fact filled reference. More than 200 vibrant colour photos of the early 1964 1/2 to the new generation 2005s give collectors a fun and informative quick-reference guide. Whether at the convention or in the garage, Mustang enthusiasts can easily refer to this portable resource for the inspiration and details they need. This easy-to-follow guide includes performance data, historical details and available options for Boss, Shelby, Cobra, Saleen and more. This unequalled reference is a must-have for any Mustang enthusiast and collector. Price: £7.19 Publication: Nov 2005
	Mustang: Forty Years (Hardcover) Price: £23.10 Publication: Oct 2003
	Ol' Skool Hot Rodz: Radical Rides That Stand the Test of Time (Paperback) "Ol' Skool Hot Rodz" delivers everything grease-under-the-fingernails hot rod builders, and fans of the rebellious and unconventional love! With 24 different hot rods built in "old school" style, an overview of the early history of hot rodding and 450 photos of these stripped down and hopped up cars, readers can't help but be inspired! This innovative guide: features 24 hot rods built more than 40 years ago and still tearing up the pavement, including the Golden Nugget built in 1952; offers hot rod enthusiasts advice on what to look for when choosing a hot rod boiler; and, inspires readers to discover the timeless design of old school hot rods for themselves. This must-have book speaks to the rebel in all of us. Price: £12.21 Publication: 20 Aug 2006
	The Allis-chalmers Story: Classic American Tractors (Paperback) This pictorial tour through history begins with the founding of the Gate Iron Works in 1842 and ends with the Deutz-Allis merger in 1985. Included are information and photos for all the equipement the company produced during that period, including equipment from Advance-Rumely, Monarch, and LaCrosse. Price: £19.99 Publication: Aug 2004
	The Story of the Jeep (Classic Cars: An Imagination Library) (Library Binding) Price: £11.94 Publication: Jan 2005

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