CarTech Books: Rusted Muscle, A Collection of Derelict Dream Machines

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Seeing vintage muscle cars languishing in junkyards never fails to generate an emotional response. Whether it's the desire to restore the car, strip it of rare parts, or remember a similar car from the past, the image of a car built for speed that's been laid to waste holds one's attention. In Rusted Muscle, noted author Steve Magnante takes us on a tour across the country, sharing his most memorable imagery that he's collected. Acquired over years of travel, Magnante's images are stirring, but he also shares important information about the cars when describing them. He may share production numbers regarding a particular year, make and model, or decode the pictured vehicle's VIN number or data plate to discover how it was equipped when new. In some cases, the cars pictured are quite rare, whereas others are much more pedestrian. This adds another dimension to the book beyond the images. While other books have shared junkyard photos in the past, none have been focused purely on domestic muscle cars nor shared the level of information acquired about the subject cars like Rusted Muscle does. Considering the immense popularity of muscle cars, seeing a collection of well-researched derelict examples assures enthusiasts that plenty of entry-level fodder still exists. It encourages the reader to pursue muscle car dreams and search for treasure.

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