American cars, 1973-1980 : every model, year by year / J. "Kelly" Flory, Jr.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Flory, J. Kelly.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Automobiles--United States--History.

Automobiles.

Automobile industry and trade--United States--History.

Automobile industry and trade.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (961 p.)

Place of Publication:

Jefferson, N.C. : McFarland & Company, c2013.

Language Note:

English

Summary:

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

Contents:

Cover; Acknowledgments; Contents; Abbreviations and Terminology; Preface; Introduction; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979; 1980; Appendices; I. Minor Makes and Replicars; II. History of Captive Imports, 1973-1980; III. Pace Cars and Motor Trend ""Car of the Year"" Winners; IV. Option Groups and Packages; V. General Motors Engine RPO and VIN Codes; VI. Tire Sizes, Identification and Recalls; VII. Aftermarket Convertible Conversions; VIII. Concept Cars; IX. Model and Body Style Codes; X. Manufacturer Logos, 1973-1980; Bibliography; Index

Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

1-283-80566-9

0-7864-5636-1

OCLC:

822340977