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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 affair with two wheelers. While the second half goes into more detail of some of the more significant motorcycles that he owned. It’s a quick Must Read perfect for both fans of motorcycles and the ultimate King of Cool.

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 Authenticity Guide 1970-1972. A Must Read by Dale McIntosh and Rick Nelson. It takes you step-by-step, from how to pick out the best candidate for restoration, through complete disassembly down to the frame, to reassembly; including chassis, powertrain, body work, interior, and even wiring. We can’t promise you’ll have perfect results, but your odds are certainly much better following the advice in this Must Read

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 lot of heartache and pick up this Must Read, Ford 429/460 Engines: How to Rebuild. It’sanother picture filled workbench how-to from CarTech. It takes you step by step through the whole process, and will help you get your power plant running stronger than ever.

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 every story features a multimillion-dollar car rusting away in a shed. Each story is just as exciting. This collection will give readers a taste of what forgotten automotive gems are just waiting to be uncovered.

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 Viper, and Callaway Corvettes. This Must Read is great for those fond of the muscle car era, as well as those proud of America’s modern efforts in the sports car industry. The Complete Book of American Muscle Supercars is an excellent collection of American performance cars past and present.

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 racing series came to life just when many amateur SCCA racers were looking to turn pro, race tracks were being built all across America, and major companies had advertising dollars to spend. It was a perfect storm that gave birth to sports car racing as we know it today. It’s a colorful and comprehensive Must Read for any racing enthusiast.

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 tracks. No driver encapsulated that transition more than the California Kid, Jeff Gordon. In this Must Read, Jeff Gordon: His Dream, Drive & Destiny, Joe Garner leaves no stone unturned, giving a full account of Jeff’s early racing days through his multiple NASCAR championships, along with many never before seen photographs. Even if you’re not into NASCAR, it’s a great Must Read.

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