Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep, and Plymouth Books

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Histories

• We Were the Ramchargers: read our review of this Chrysler drag racing history
• Riding the Roller Coaster: A History of the Chrysler Corporation. Charlie Hyde's scholarly, prize-winning book on the rise and fall and rise and fall and... Save over $10.
• Chrysler Heritage: A Photographic History by Michael Davis. Priced under $20. "Complete, lavishly illustrated (more than 250 images), and reasonably priced."
• Modern Chrysler Concept Cars - read our review! - an in-depth window into not just the 1980s-2000s concepts, but also the company engineers and history behind them.
• Chrysler Muscle Cars, $11.16, by Mike Mueller - very good photos including engine shots and close-ups of unique features. Can't beat the price, either.
• Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth Muscle by Anthony Young - hardcover
• Walter P. Chrysler: The Life and Times of an Automotive Genius - a new and very thorough history of Chrysler, the man, and Chrysler Corporation. It's gotten good reviews so far. Did you know that he rescued Buick? Reading this does explain a lot about Chrysler's culture.
• Common Sense Not Required, - read our review! - by former Chrysler engineer Evan Boberg - true tales of working at AMC and Chrysler Corporation, including the Liberty Group. Scary stuff told in good humor.
• Dodge, Plymouth & Chrysler Police Cars 1956-1978 and 1979-1984 - the truly definitive history of the Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge squad car in America from 1956 to 1984, capturing the most important years. We recommend these well written, informative books.
• Behind the Wheel at Chrysler - a history of the 1970s and 1980s at Chrysler, including Lee Iaccoca's odd combination of extravagance and penny-pinching. Discovery why Chrysler acted the way it did in the 1990s and why Mercedes was actually preferred to Iaccoca.
• Taken for a Ride - the inside story of Chrysler's takeover by Mercedes-Benz.
• The other side of the story: The Flivver King, a contemporary novel based on real life on Henry Ford's seamier side, by famous writer Upton Sinclair.
• The Monstrous American Car Spotter's Guide has photos of just about every American car made from 1920 to 1980. Out of print, available used, usually over $100.
• Ghosts of Newport. Okay, it's not the Chrysler Newport, but it's a very interesting book written by a very interesting person.

Books about specific models

• Dodge Daytona and Chrysler Laser: the definitive history, by Greg McCausey (2007). Read our review!
• Barracuda Muscle Portfolio 1964-1974 by R. M. Clarke - Paperback (1995)
• Challenger & Barracuda Restoration Guide, 1967-1974 (Authentic Restoration Guides) by Paul A. Herd (1997)
• Chrysler 300: America's Original Musclecar by Robert Ackerson
• Charger, Road Runner, and Super Bee by Paul A. Herd and Mike Mueller (1994)
• Charger Muscle Portfolio 1966-1974 compiled by R.M. Clarke (1995).
• Chrysler & Imperial 1946-1975 : The Classic Postwar Years by R.M. Langworth
• Original Challenger and Barracuda 1970-1974 by Jim Schild (Dec. 2003).The correct parts, finishes, options, and trim pieces for all the versions of the E-body Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda.
• Hemi: The Ultimate American V-8 by Robert Genat (2002)
• Barracuda and Challenger, $15.96, by Paul Zazarine (1991) - good photos of 1964-74 Barracudas and Challengers with production figures by model. Good visual guide, vague text.

Engine and suspension performance and rebuilding

• Hot Rod's Chrysler Engine Swapping Tips and Techniques for $13.56 (20% off). This is still one of our most popular books!
• Chrysler Performance Upgrades, by Frank Adkins, with wiring diagrams and charts. $15. Covers performance cars of the 1960s and 70s. Written by a master technician, covering engine swaps, suspension upgrades, transmission mods, brake improvements, rear-end interchanges, and more.
• The Haynes Chrysler Engine Overhaul Manual, $13.60 (20% off). Another very popular book.
• How to Retune CC Fuel Injection - 20% off, published in 1997 so it covers most Chrysler fuel injection systems. Some people have been disappointed by the scope of this book.
• How to Make Your Car Handle by Fred Pohn. Covers a number of techniques; recommended by "akkana."
• Ultimate Guide to American V-8 Engines : 1949-1974 ~ $15.96 - Detailed specifications and descriptions for all U.S. V-8 engines between 1949 and 1974. Roughly equal coverage for most engine families, though lower-performance engines seem to get less text. Photos are excellent. There is a ton of information in this book, with identification notes and many details and tables. Based on the number of people who helped, we suspect it's the last word. We recommend this book, and think it's bargain priced.
• History of Chrysler Engines - available through SAE

LA V-8 Engines

• How to Hot Rod Small Block Mopar Engines : Covers All Chrysler, Dodge & Plymouth LA Series Engines-1965 to Present-273-318-340-360 C.I.D. ~ Larry Shepard / Paperback / Published 1989 - Our Price: $14.36 ~ You Save: $3.59 (20%)
• How to Rebuild Your Small Block Mopar ~ Taylor, et al / Paperback / Published 1982 /// Our Price: $14.36 ~ You Save: $3.59 (20%)

B and RB V-8 Engines

• How to Rebuild Big-Block Mopar Engines - 20% off - covers all years Chrysler, Plymouth, and Dodge big-block (B and RB) engines
• Big-Block Mopar Performance : Modifications for B/RB Series of Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth Engines for Street and Racing Use - Chuck Senatore / Paperback / Published 1999 - Our Price: $14.36 ~ You Save: $3.59 (20%)

Parts and buyers guides

• The Standard Catalog of Chrysler - an invaluable resource with build numbers, original pricing, and key details on Chrysler Corporation vehicles from 1914-2000. No longer published so get one while you can.
• Mopar Parts Locating Guide - carries many resources for hard-to-find parts; you will probably find many distributors you hadn't known of before. Excellent for restorations.
• Mopar Broadcast Sheet Decoder 1969 - 1974 - finally, a guide to figuring out what a car is supposed to have from the factory broadcast sheet!
• Encyclopedia of American Cars by David Vivian - $19.99
• Chrysler Muscle Car Parts Interchange Manual 1968-1974 (Powerpro Series) by Paul A. Herd (1997). - $17.56
• Illustrated Chrysler Buyer's Guide by Richard M. Langworth - $14.36 (20% off)
• American Automobile Paint Code Interchange Manual 1945-1995 $9.95
• Dodge and Plymouth Muscle Car Red Book/from 1964 $8.76
• Illustrated Dodge & Plymouth Muscle Car : Buyers Guide $14.36
• Plymouth Commercial Vehicles: Photo Archive, by Jim Benjaminson
• Illustrated Jeep Buyers Guide-The World's Workhorse: Military to Civilian ~ $14.36

Reviewed

• Modern Chrysler Concept Cars - read our review! - an in-depth window into not just the 1980s-2000s concepts, but also the company engineers and history behind them.
• Common Sense Not Required, - read our review! - by former Chrysler engineer Evan Boberg - true tales of working at AMC and Chrysler Corporation, including the Liberty Group. Scary stuff told in good humor.
• How to build and power tune Holly carburetors, - read our review!
• Dodge Daytona/Chrysler Laser

Videos

• Vanishing Point (PG) - Barry Newman stars as a driver who bets that he can drive a new Dodge Challenger from Denver to San Francisco in 15 hours. Chris Houston notes that several Challengers were used, and the differences can be spotted - also, he says that, just after a crash, while someone is spraying water on the wreckage, the car is a Camaro!
• Chrysler video set (G) $9.95. Includes "Chrysler Legends," a history of famous Mopars, with owner interviews and 1950s commercials; and a second tape of a 1992 Mopar auto show.
• Bullitt (PG) $13. Steve McQueen drives an extremely modified Mustang in a high-speed chase (actual speeds up to 115 mph) to catch a bad guy in a lightly modified 1968 Dodge Charger; the Charger is crashed with notable driver effort.
• Christine (R) $9.95. Meet a 1958 Plymouth that defends itself and fixes itself. Aside from killing people, reminds me of some of my own Plymouths. Dark, though. Here's an article on the movie.

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