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American Cars, 1973-1980: Every Model, Year by Year
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American Cars, 1973-1980: Every Model, Year by Year Hardcover - 2012

by Flory


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The 1973 oil crisis forced the American automotive industry into a period of dramatic change, marked by stiff foreign competition, tougher product regulations and suddenly altered consumer demand. With gas prices soaring and the economy in a veritable tailspin, muscle cars and the massive need-for-speed engines of the late '60s were out, and fuel efficient compacts were in. By 1980, American manufacturers were churning out some of the most feature laden, yet smallest and most fuel efficient cars they had ever built. This exhaustive reference work details every model from each of the major American manufacturers from model years 1973 through 1980, including various captive imports (e.g. Dodge's Colt, built by Mitsubishi.) Within each model year, it reports on each manufacturer's significant news and details every model offered: its specifications, powertrain offerings, prices, standard features, major options, and production figures, among other facts. The work is heavily illustrated with approximately 1,300 photographs.

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The 1973 oil crisis forced the American automotive industry into a period of dramatic change, marked by stiff foreign competition, tougher product regulations and suddenly altered consumer demand. With gas prices soaring and the economy in a veritable tailspin, muscle cars and the massive "need-for-speed" engines of the late '60s were out, and fuel efficient compacts were in. By 1980, American manufacturers were churning out some of the most feature laden, yet smallest and most fuel efficient cars they had ever built.

This exhaustive reference work details every model from each of the major American manufacturers from model years 1973 through 1980, including various "captive imports" (e.g. Dodge's Colt, built by Mitsubishi.) Within each model year, it reports on each manufacturer's significant news and details every model offered: its specifications, powertrain offerings, prices, standard features, major options, and production figures, among other facts. The work is heavily illustrated with approximately 1,300 photographs.

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  • Title American Cars, 1973-1980: Every Model, Year by Year
  • Author Flory
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Pages 959
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher McFarland & Company
  • Date 2012-12
  • Illustrated Yes
  • ISBN 9780786443529 / 0786443529
  • Weight 5.05 lbs (2.29 kg)
  • Dimensions 11.1 x 8.7 x 2.1 in (28.19 x 22.10 x 5.33 cm)
  • Ages 18 to UP years
  • Grade levels 13 - UP
  • Themes
    • Aspects (Academic): Science/Technology Aspects
  • Library of Congress subjects Automobile industry and trade - United, Automobiles - United States - History
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2012029675
  • Dewey Decimal Code 629.222

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/01/2013, Page 73
  • Choice, 06/01/2013, Page 0
  • Library Journal, 04/01/2013, Page 102

About the author

J. "Kelly" Flory, Jr., is a claim analyst and longtime car enthusiast. He lives in Lenexa, Kansas.
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