Oldsmobile W Powered Muscle Cars

Author : David Newhardt
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2021-04-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613255407

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Oldsmobile W-Powered Muscle Cars by David Newhardt Pdf

Relive Oldsmobile’s most potent muscle car offerings when the simple letter W intimidated all takers. Oldsmobile’s foray into the developing muscle car wars of the 1960s came as little surprise to most in the automotive industry. What was surprising was that it wasn’t the first to develop it! Oldsmobile’s Rocket 88 has been viewed by some as the beginning of performance offerings from automobile manufacturers. The 4-4-2 was Oldsmobile’s volley back at the Pontiac GTO, and in 1966, Olds attempted to spike the ball home with its all-new W-30 high-performance drag racing package. During the course of the next pair of decades, Oldsmobile offered the W-code on a host of platforms (the Cutlass, F-85, 4-4-2, Toronado, and Delta 88) with an assortment of engine packages (400, 455, and 350). As muscle cars fell by the wayside during the struggling 1970s, Oldsmobile continued to carry its flagship W-30 all the way through the 1980 model year. This book by muscle car historian and esteemed photographer David Newhardt revisits and celebrates Oldsmobile’s legendary W-optioned performance machines. So, sit down, strap in, and let Dr. Oldsmobile do the driving.

Author : Bill Trovato
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 145 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2015-09-15
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613251744

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Oldsmobile V-8 Engines by Bill Trovato Pdf

The traditional Oldsmobile V-8 powered some of the most memorable cars of the muscle car era, from the 442s of the 1960s and early 1970s to the Trans Ams of the late 1970s. These powerful V-8s were also popular in ski boats. They have found a new lease on life with the recent development of improved aftermarket cylinder heads, aggressive roller camshafts, and electronic fuel injection. Author Bill Trovato is recognized as being one of the most successful Oldsmobile engine experts, and he openly shares all of his proven tricks, tips, and techniques for this venerable power plant. In this revised edition of Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance, he provides additional information for extracting the best performance. In particular, he goes into greater detail on ignition systems and other areas of performance. His many years of winning with the Olds V-8 in heads-up, street-legal cars proves he knows how to extract maximum power from the design without sacrificing durability. A complete review of factory blocks, cranks, heads, and more is teamed with a thorough review of available aftermarket equipment. Whether mild or wild, the important information on cam selection and Olds-specific engine building techniques are all here. Fans of the traditional Olds V-8 will appreciate the level of detail and completeness Trovato brings to the table, and his frank, to-the-point writing style is as efficient and effective as the engines he designs, builds, and races. Anyone considering an Oldsmobile V-8 to power their ride will save time, money, and headaches by following the clear and honest advice offered in Oldsmobile V-8 Engines: How to Build Max Performance. Plenty of full-color photos and step-by-step engine builds showcase exactly how these engines should be built to deliver the most power per dollar.

Author : William G. Holder,Phillip Kunz
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1994
Category : Muscle cars
ISBN : 0879389575

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Oldsmobile Muscle Cars by William G. Holder,Phillip Kunz Pdf

Oldsmobile Muscle Cars Bill Holder & Phil Kunz Oldsmobile performance models produced from 1964 to 1973; the 442, big- and small-block W high-performance models, Hurst/Olds, Indy pace cars, and much more! Period ads, detailed charts, and b&w photography trace the models development from a Cutlass option in 1964 to the stunning 197 442 and beyond. Looks at the Quad 4 and the incredible Aurora 32-valve V-8. Sftbd., 8 1/4x 1 5/8, 128 pgs., 25 b&will.

Author : T. Patrick Sullivan
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Oldsmobile automobile
ISBN : 1610591224

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Oldsmobile 4-4-2 and W-Machine : Restoration Guide by T. Patrick Sullivan Pdf

These value-packed guides feature hundreds of photographs and a wealth of information necessary to restore interiors, exteriors, wiring, engines, transmissions, and accessories to factory-original condition.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2009-04-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1855208377

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Oldsmobile 1948-1963 by Anonim Pdf

A comprehensive record of the development of Oldsmobile cars in post-war years starting with the first new designs, going right through the chrome and fins Fifties and up to the beginnings of the classic muscle car era. Oldsmobile has a loyal and enthusiastic following and we hope those supporters enjoy this book.

Author : R.M. Clarke
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1984-05-01
Category : Oldsmobile automobile
ISBN : 0946489351

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Oldsmobile Muscle Cars, 1964-1971 by R.M. Clarke Pdf

Author : R.M. Clarke
Publisher : Brooklands Books Limited
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 1999-05-27
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 1855204460

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Oldsmobile Muscle Portfolio 1964-1971 by R.M. Clarke Pdf

A late developer on the muscle car scene Oldsmobile's first muscle car was the 4-4-2 four-barrel carburetor, four-speed manual shift and two exhausts on the F85. The 1965 car was better with a 400 cubic inch V8. This was now Oldsmobile's leading muscle machine, later to be supplemented by the W-30 racing package. Along with the rest of the US car industry performance diminished with the advent of cleaner exhausts and safety measures. This is a book of contemporary road tests, specification and technical data, new model introductions, driver's impressions, track tests. Models covered include: Jetstar 88, Cutlass Holiday, Starfire, 4-4-2, Delta 88, Toronado, Supreme, Hurst/Olds, Delmont, W-31, W-30, Delta Royale, Rallye 350.

Author : Darwin Holmstrom
Publisher : Motorbooks International
Page : 227 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2016-04
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760350133

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American Muscle Cars by Darwin Holmstrom Pdf

American Muscle Cars features stunning historic and contemporary photography and offers a thorough chronology of this classic car's evolution from the 1960s to the present.

Author : Diego Rosenberg
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 194 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2016-10-14
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613252031

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Selling the American Muscle Car by Diego Rosenberg Pdf

As the muscle car wars developed in the early 1960s, auto manufacturers scrambled to find catchy marketing campaigns to entice the buying public into their dealerships. General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, with all their divisions, as well as AMC and Studebaker, inevitably sank billions of dollars into one-upmanship in an effort to vie for the consumer's last dollar. Automotive writer Diego Rosenberg examines the tactics and components used by manufacturers in waging war against one another in the muscle car era. Manufacturers poured millions into racing programs, operating under the principle of "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday." Cars were given catchy nicknames, such as The GTO Judge, Plymouth Roadrunner, Cobra, and Dodge Super Bee. Entire manufacturer lines were given catchy marketing campaigns, such as Dodge's Scat Pack, AMC's Go Package, and Ford's Total Performance. From racing to commercials to print ads, from dealer showrooms to national auto shows, each manufacturer had its own approach in vying for the buyer's attention, and gimmicks and tactics ranged from comical to dead serious. Selling the American Muscle Car: Marketing Detroit Iron in the 60s and 70s takes you back to an era when options were plentiful and performance was cheap. You will relive or be introduced to some of the cleverest marketing campaigns created during a time when America was changing every day.

Author : Dan Lyons Jason Scott
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 122 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2024-05-22
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1610590996

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Muscle Car Milestones by Dan Lyons Jason Scott Pdf

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2015-10-26
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781627887946

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Muscle Car Source Book by Mike Mueller Pdf

From 1963 to 1974, muscle cars were the kings of the road--no other American automobiles have ever inspired as much passion as these classic performance cars. Muscle Car Source Book is a one-stop resource for muscle car fans. Heavily illustrated with vivid color photography of all the muscle cars from the classic era (1963-1974) and chock full of data and historical facts, this is a reference book you will not want to put down! All of the manufacturers--Ford, Chevrolet, Pontiac, Buick AMC, Dodge, and Plymouth--are covered, and so are the cars, including the Camaro, Mustang, Charger, GTO, and many more! Statistics: All the performance data available for each car is presented in easily read tables. Specifications: Detailed specifications, including horsepower and torque ratings, curb weight, fuel capacity, stock wheel and tire sizes, and other key technical data unique to each model is given. Production numbers: Production information is broken down across all the performance variants and major features. Options: Major performance options available for each car including engine options, comfort features, gauge packages, and wheel-and-tire options are all outlined.

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 0760332282

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Complete Book of GM Muscle by Mike Mueller Pdf

The ultimate resource on classic muscle cars from GM, with extensive coverage of prototypes, experimental models, anniversary and pace cars, and specialty packages for street and competition driving.

Author : Wes Eisenschenk
Publisher : CarTech Inc
Page : 241 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2023-09-22
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781613258002

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1 of 1 Muscle Cars by Wes Eisenschenk Pdf

Learn about the rarest muscle cars ever produced with this new book. In the world of muscle cars, many were produced and sold in large enough quantities that they would be considered special but not particularly rare at the time of production. The Boss 429 and Plymouth Superbird were produced for racing homologation reasons, and since they were very expensive to produce, the manufacturers ensured that they would be rare. However, there is rare, and then there is rare. Prototypes and special factory builds, factory production cars, and super car tuners and builders are all covered in this new book by muscle-car historian Wes Eisenschenk. Some are single examples, some are very close to being the last remaining example, and all are extremely rare. Some have no surviving example known to exist. Featured cars include a Boss 429 Cougar, a 1971 Pontiac Ventura II Sprint 455, a 1965 Chevelle 300 COPO car with the L78 option, and a 1970 FK5 Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Superbird. Dealer promotional specials include a 1968 AMC AMX Von Piranha, a 1970 Dick Harrell LS6 454 Camaro, and a 1973 Nickey Chevrolet 427 Nova. These are cars that you will read about but likely never see. For a fun ride through muscle-car history and great stories of the rarest muscle cars ever produced, add this book to your automotive library today.

Author : Mark Fletcher,Richard Truesdell
Publisher : Motorbooks
Page : 183 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2021-04-06
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9780760366783

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1970 Maximum Muscle by Mark Fletcher,Richard Truesdell Pdf

In 1970, the American muscle car was as fast and outrageous as it would ever get. But the end was nigh, and 1970 Maximum Muscle dives head-first into the storm before the calm. Wherever you mark the beginning of the muscle car era—Oldsmobile’s 1949 Rocket 88, Chrysler’s 1951 FirePower engines, the 1964 Pontiac GTO—one thing is certain: in 1970, the era that had witnessed a parade of gloriously powerful, stylish, and brawny cars apt to make the hearts of even the most dispassionate squares go pitter-patter was sucking fumes. Gasoline shortages, skyrocketing fuel prices, insurance-industry bean counters, rising ecological concerns, and new, more fuel-efficient imports all conspired to consign the American muscle car to an ugly and unseemly denouement. Yet 1970 saw the actual zenith of the cars themselves, the year manufacturers pulled out all the stops and produced the most powerful and stunning machines the automotive world had ever seen. 1970 Maximum Muscle not only explores the factors that led to the decline of the most exciting era in the American automotive industry, it details some of the new models and model options that arguably made 1970 the climax of the muscle car era from engineering, styling, and cultural standpoints. As the war among GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC played out at dealerships, dragstrips, and drive-ins, ready-and-willing gearheads drove off dealer lots in potent behemoths like the Buick GSX, Oldsmobile 4-4-2, and Ford Torino Cobra. Muscle car stalwarts like the SS Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, and Plymouth ’Cuda became available with optional LS-6, Stage 1, and Hemi engines, respectively. Manufacturers ratcheted up the advertising hyperbole at the same time, offering performance packages with names like “Six-Pack,” “Ram Air,” and “Cobra Jet,” while spoilers, scoops, hood tachometers, and decal packages were de rigueur. Meanwhile, on the popular SCCA Trans Am circuit, top drivers campaigned more nimble muscle off-the-rack cars like the Camaro Z/28 and Boss 302 Mustang. 1970 Maximum Muscle is an entertaining and rollicking look at the muscle car's peak year!

Author : Clay Fees
Publisher : McFarland
Page : 413 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2022-02-01
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781476642451

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The Age of the Muscle Car by Clay Fees Pdf

A breed unlike any seen before or since, the powerful, stylish American muscle car defined an era in automotive history. This history traces the rise and fall of these great performance cars from their precursors in the 1950s through the seminal appearance of the Pontiac GTO in 1964 and then year by year to the end in the 1970s. Approachable and nontechnical yet deeply informative, it puts the bygone muscle car in its cultural and aesthetic contexts, describes developments in styling, performance and marketing, and revels in the joys of muscle car ownership in the 21st century.