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In the fiercely competitive world of NASCAR, every manufacturer looked for a competitive edge. Ford and Chrysler turned their attention to the aerodynamics of their race cars, resulting in a brief era affectionately called the "aero wars." During the height of this competition, Chrysler and Ford produced cars with radically altered grilles and tail sections, among other things. These exotic beasts became some of the most costly, creative, and collectible machines ever assembled in Detroit, whether in race or stock street trim
Author Steve Lehto gives a thoroughly detailed account of the history of this battle culminating between the Ford Talladega/Mercury Cyclone and the Dodge Daytona/Plymouth Superbird. The story of Richard Petty’s defection from Plymouth, the mighty Hemi, and the creation of the street version of these cars all come to light in this tale of Chrysler climbing the ladder to NASCAR supremacy
Dodge Daytona & Plymouth Superbird: Design, Development, Production and Competition delivers a blow-by-blow account of the biggest races between Ford and Chrysler, along with telling the rich stories of the development of these cars. If you are a fan of NASCAR, or just love outrageous muscle cars, this richly detailed and well-illustrated account of a fascinating era of performance will be a valued addition to your library. Hardbound. 204 pages. 10"x 10"
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