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The 1970–1974 Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger are placed under the microscope in this stunning detailed volume which provides the facts, figures and features of Chrysler’s E-Body brutes
In The Definitive Barracuda & Challenger Guide: 1970–1974, seasoned journalist Scott Ross unearthed new information from the key personnel involved in designing, engineering, and building these legendary pony cars. He delivers comprehensive engine, transmission, and interior options as well as essential trim package and color code information. You learn the bottom line on original equipment packages and options. The 1970–1974 Plymouth Barracudas and Dodge Challengers are compact, lightweight, and extremely powerful cars; some are considered to be the greatest MoPar muscle cars of the era. The E-Body platform was Chrysler's response to the competition from the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. Today, the E-Body Barracudas and Challengers are some of the most valuable and popular vehicles ever built. Ross covers Special Edition, R/T, Gran Coupe, and Rapid Transit System packages. And of course, the preeminent models in the lineup, the Hemi ’Cuda, Challenger 440 Six Pack, AAR ’Cuda, and Challenger TA are covered extensively. The large options list (and which options were available on which cars) is examined in great detail, which will greatly assist you with authentication. If you have been searching for the comprehensive story and vital options information for these classic Barracudas and Challengers, you don't need to look any further. 192 pages. 8.5" x 11" Hardcover with glossy dust-jacket
Reviews
"It's not just informative, it's a good read as well." (Mark Wigginton American Car Collector 2016-09-12)
"This book is the real deal. A must." (Victory Lane 2016-08-10)
"You've read the rest, now read the best package of E-body history." (Old Cars Weekly 2016-08-11)
"A gorgeous in-depth showcase." (James Cox Midwest Book Review 2016-08-18)
"A great resource." (Mark J. McCourt Hemmings Motor News 2017-04-07)
From the Back Cover
The 1970-1974 Plymouth Barracudas and Dodge Challengers are compact, lightweight, and extremely powerful pony cars; some are considered to be the greatest Mopar muscle cars of the era. The platform, known as the E-Body for this generation, was Chrysler's response to the competition from the Ford Mustang and Chevy Camaro. Today, the E-Body Barracudas and Challengers are some of the most valuable and popular muscle cars ever built.
In The Definitive Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger Guide: 1970-1974, seasoned magazine writer Scott Ross has unearthed new information from the key personnel involved in designing, engineering, and building these brash muscle cars. Ross provides comprehensive engine, transmission, and interior options as well as essential trim package and color code information. You get the inside line on original equipment packages and options. Ross covers Special Edition, R/T, Gran Coupe, and Rapid Transit System packages. And of course, the preeminent models in the lineup, Hemi ’Cuda, Challenger 440 Six Pack, AAR ’Cuda, and Challenger TA, are covered in exquisite detail. The extensive option list (and which options were available on which cars) is covered in great detail, which will greatly assist you in determining originality and authenticity.
The Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger are two of the most powerful and valuable Mopar muscle cars ever built. If you have been searching for the comprehensive story and vital option information for these classic Mopar muscle cars, this book will be an essential addition to your resource library
About the Author
The late Scott Ross was an experienced magazine writer, having contributed to MoPar Muscle, Corvette Fever, VETTE and Super Chevy. He also served as editor-in-chief of Drive magazine. He was an avid MoPar fan and had a close family connection to MoPar.
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