Publisher's Synopsis
In the fiercely competitive world of NASCAR, every - manufacturer was looking 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, among other - things, cars with radically altered grilles and tail sections. - Mandated by series to produce production versions, - these exotic beasts became some of the most costly, - creative, and collectible machines ever assembled in - Detroit, whether in race trim or in stock street trim. - Author Steve Lehto gives a thorough and detailed - account of the history of this battle that culminated with - the final wars 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 all-encompassing tale - of Chrysler climbing the ladder to NASCAR supremacy. - Dodge Daytona & Plymouth Superbird: Design, - Development, Production & Competition delivers a blowby- - blow account of the biggest races between FoMoCo - 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.
