Cars of the 1970s is a thrilling ride through a decade that marked the heyday of the muscle car but also saw the rise of the sub-compact, thanks to oil boycotts and new emissions standards. This book tells the whole story, from what we were driving to the events that were making headlines around the world. The pages are packed with magnificent machines, including a variety of Ford Mustangs, Dodge Chargers, Chevrolet Camaros, Pontiac GTOs, Chevrolet Corvettes, Dodge Challengers, and even AMC Gremlins.
Flip through the pages of Cars of the 1970s and enjoy:
- Hundreds of incredible photos of vintage cars.
- Year-by-year summaries of each major American make.
- Lively original newspaper and magazine ads and new-car showroom promotional illustrations.
- Informative essays about what was happening with cars and the culture at large every year.
- Fascinating trivia, anecdotes, and quotes.
Whether you're a car enthusiast, child of the 1970s, or simply a connoisseur of American history, this book will make a wonderful addition to your bookshelf. You'll crack it open again and again to take another trip back in time.