Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8
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| Rating | : | 4.31 (995 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0785825843 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 168 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2017-04-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
”. Mopar Max, April 2007 "Worthy of a place on your shelfThere are numerous engine close-ups showing well-detailed correct engine bays and engines. There are also many shots of engines which are perfect for the would-be Hemi restorer
"Good overview; great photos" according to popular culture lover. This is the latest in a long line of very good automotive-related books from author Genat. The photos are top-notch and the text informative, if a little simplistic. The overview of the early and late hemi's origins at the beginning of the book is top notch. The chapters on the many Mopar bodystyles that featured the hemi option are also quite good. My only quibble is that the book often does not show the featured cars' engines in the make. Robert Genat's new book 'Hemi' Amazon Customer This book has a lot of good information about the early Chrysler, De Soto and Dodge hemis and the later 426 hemi, but this information is available in several other books out there which have been available to the hemi lover for some time.Where I feel Mr. Genat dropped the ball is in his coverage of the new hemis. He wrote only 2 chapters on the new 5.7L hemi, and does not even mention the new Pro Stock hemi. Mr. Genat had a great opportun. Telecaster said Excellent Book All Around. I have owned this book for a while nowThe more I look at it the more impressed I am. No, this is not a "buyers guide" with tons of specs and tables. It is is a very enjoyable read with awesome.really awesomepics with just enough text to keep it all flowing together. No dead spots anywhere. Thoroughly entertaining. Hard to put down and take in only a little at a time. Let me say again awesome pics of rare and very pristine collector cars. I
Robert Genat’s vivid photographs bring these engines and the cars that housed them racing to life. Chrysler's Hemi is one of the most revered engines in automotive history. Since its introduction in 1951, the Hemi has cast a spell on its owners and fans. Over five decades of production, the Hemi has moved from strength to strength and continues to be the engine of choice for muscle cars everywhere.Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8 takes you through the evolution of the Hemi, from its initial development through its first installment into Chrysler's cas, to its heyday in the popular muscle cars of the 1960's and 1970's. Chock full of facts and fascinating details on this remarkable engine and the muscle cars it powered: Charger, Road Runner, Superbird, Challenger, Barracuda, Super Bee and the rest.