Book Reviews
Reviews of the latest media that interest motoring enthusiasts.
Ford Mustang II & Pinto: 1970 to 1980
Some people never get the credit they deserve in life, and there are few cars that know that feeling, too. That’s certainly the case for Ford’s Mustang II and Pinto. Looked down upon by many gearheads and most safety-nicks over the years, their significance in automotive and, yes, even racing history should not be ignored. Don’t believe us, get a whole new… Read More
1001 Steve McQueen Facts: The Rides, Roles and Realities of the King of Cool
We’ve read so many books about Steve McQueen over the years, we thought we knew everything there was to know. Turns out, that wasn’t the case, as 1001 Steve McQueen Facts: The Rides, Roles and Realities of the King of Cool taught us much more about his movie roles, motoring exploits, and even personal life. Author Tyler Greenblatt does indeed list 1,001… Read More
Cobra Jet: The History of Ford’s Greatest High-Performance Muscle Cars
If you’re tired of hearing about Ford’s new all-electric Mustang Mach-E SUV and feel that real Mustangs have 2-doors and big V8s, have we got a Must Read for you; Cobra Jet: The History of Ford’s Greatest High-Performance Muscle Cars. The original 428 Cobra Jet Mustang was the product of Ford’s 1960s Total Performance racing program; but Cobra Jet quickly… Read More
McQueen’s Motorcycles
There is no shortage of books out there about Steve McQueen. But while most are focussed on his movies, cars or racing exploits, Matt Stone’s McQueen’s Motorcycles keeps the topics to just that; his motorcycles. McQueen reportedly owned around 200 of them in his lifetime. The first half of the book gives some backstory and into how he developed his love… Read More
Chevelle Restoration and Authenticity Guide 1970-1972
At its essence, restoring a car is very simple. Take it all apart, clean and repaint what you can, replace what you can’t, and put it all back together. But, as many of you know, the reality is far more complex. Well, if restoring a Chevrolet Chevelle is something you’ve always had on your to-do list, this book is a good first step; Chevelle Restoration and… Read More
Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild
When it comes to “hands on” “do it yourself” work in the garage, it doesn’t get much more rewarding than rebuilding your own engine. While it’s not a difficult process per se; you’ve got to know what you’re doing, and attention to detail is critical! Well, if you bleed Ford Blue, and happen to have a 385-series big block in need of a rebuild; save yourself a… Read More
Tom Cotter’s Best Barn Find Collector Car Tail
Author Tom Cotter is no stranger to automotive prospecting. This must read titled “Tom Cotter’s Best Barn Find Collector Car Tail”, is his 10th book on barn finds. This time around Connor has curated a wide selection of stories from other treasure hunters ranging from a Plymouth Superbird found in a yard in Alabama, to a Duesenberg in Manhattan. Well not… Read More
The Complete Book of American Muscle Supercars
The names “Mustang” and “Camaro” have been synonymous with American performance since the 60’s, as muscle cars have characterized the passion and enthusiasm of American gearheads. The Complete Book of American Muscle Supercars by Tom Glatch, pays homage to those who have crafted these dramatic sports cars, and revisits automobiles like the Yenko Camaro, Dodge… Read More
IMSA 1969-1989
One of the biggest books to come across our desk recently is this one, IMSA 1969-1989. But it takes a book that big to tell The Inside Story of How John Bishop Built the World’s Greatest Sport Car Racing Series. Authors Mitch Bishop and Mark Raffauf look back at how the International Motor Sports Association came to be. Bishop’s vision of a true world class… Read More
Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny
NASCAR entered the 1990’s as basically a regional, Southern-based stock car racing series, barely flirting with national relevance. But by the end of the last century, it was America’s fastest growing sport; with multi-million-dollar network TV deals, big corporate sponsorship, and garage areas that resembled Hollywood red carpets more than downhome race… Read More