A breed unlike any seen before or since, the powerful, stylish American muscle car defined an era in automotive history. This history traces the rise and fall of these great performance cars from their precursors in the 1950s through the seminal appearance of the Pontiac GTO in 1964 and then year by year to the end in the 1970s. Approachable and nontechnical yet deeply informative, it puts the bygone muscle car in its cultural and aesthetic contexts, describes developments in styling, performance and marketing, and revels in the joys of muscle car ownership in the 21st century.

About the Author
A former history teacher, Clay Fees is a frequent contributor of car or history-based writings to local publications, and serves as a Judge Advocate in the Oklahoma National Guard. He lives in Sapulpa, Oklahoma.

Reviews
"[This volume] draws in readers through its 12 engaging chapter titles, suggesting a crescendo, a climax, and an inevitable decline: first 'Genesis-The Genealogy of the American Muscle Car,' then 'Rolling Thunder-Pontiac Dominates and Detroit Responds,' and finally 'Swan Song-the Last Stand of the American Muscle Car.'...Details abound, and all muscle car manufacturers are represented.... numerous images capturing full-size cars and minutiae of badging or decals. A 16-page color plates insert captures many of the cars at their best...this volume can be opened to any page and enjoyed-perhaps by both grandparents and grandchildren...recommended"-Choice



Book Information
ISBN 9781476678146
Author Clay Fees
Format Paperback
Page Count 412
Imprint McFarland & Co Inc
Publisher McFarland & Co Inc
Weight(grams) 739g
Dimensions(mm) 254mm * 178mm * 21mm