Classic Rides

The Chevrolet Camaro debuted in 1966, becoming an instant classic. This cool car was so popular that after its production retirement the public clamored for its comeback. With this high-velocity volume, readers will learn how the Camaro became renowned and how it has changed over the decades, aided by beautiful, full-color photographs. They'll also pick up some key car vocabulary that every fan of classic cars should know.

A muscle car is a kind of sports car from the 1960s and 1970s. These exciting vehicles were known for high-power and high-performance. The Chevrolet Chevelle was one of the most famous, but it was actually a variety of models offered until 1977. In this fascinating, accessible narrative, readers will discover why this car is still remembered fondly. They'll find plenty of fun facts to share with Chevelle owners at future classic car shows.

The GTO is one of the fastest automobiles ever created. Many people have heard of it, but they likely don't know those three letters have been on several car brands, including Ferraris, Mitsubishis, and Pontiacs, and even some motorcycles. Readers will love learning about the history and evolution of impressive GTOs through the dazzling photographs of this carefully researched book. They'll also find the thought-provoking information helpful in gaining a greater understanding of the engineering of vehicles.

The first Dodge Charger was designed to be a racing car with a special HEMI engine heart. Built to rival other muscle cars, it made a splash after its debut in 1966. Amazingly, over a half-century later, it's still a popular car being manufactured today. Young car buffs will love discovering why this automobile has retained its popularity over the years and across several generations of design. Vivid photographs of glossy cars aid in readers' understanding of these vehicles, while intriguing sidebars offer more in-depth knowledge about Chargers and cars in general.

When Ferdinand Porsche and his son created a car company in the 1940s, they set out to create a new kind of race car. This automobile and the high-performance vehicles that followed took the Porsche name. While these cool cars conquered the racing scene, they were also produced for everyday driving. Porsche is still manufacturing cars that elicit "oohs" and "ahhs," whether rounding a turn on a tight track or driving down a country road. Readers and race fans will find all the information they crave while they enjoy plenty of striking photographs of Porsches in action.

The word "Corvette" is synonymous with "sports car" today. How this make of car became so famous and the changes it has undergone over the years is the intriguing subject of this high-velocity volume, full of enthralling images of Corvettes. This motivating narrative is packed with interesting facts and engineering details that readers will want to explore and share with other classic car fans.