Chevy Small-block V-8: 50 Years of High Performance (10 X 10): 50 Years of High Performance (10 X 10) [Illustrated] [Hardcover]

There are two types of automotive media books in this world. The better ones are written by knowlegable, longtime fans who do some serious legwork to bring you a wonderfully written story on the subject presented. The others come form those who rewrite easily accessible facts and numbers, slap their name on the cover and declare themselves experts. Fortunatley, this book falls into the former category. Mike Mueller has not only spent some serious time in the driver's seat, he's spent just as much time talking to the men who made the small-block what it is: the real 'Heartbeat of America'. The photography - some GM staock, some not - is clear, well-lit and in focus (and it presents some of the story's best subject matter), while the story is a well-written account of the downfalls and accomplishments of this top-selling motor...If you're looking for a worthwhile addition to your collection - or a cornerstone for a new one - Chevy Small-Block V 8 could be the book for you. --Vette magazine

Celebrating half a century of the most popular hot rod motor of all time. Since its introduction in 1955, the Chevrolet smail-block V-8 has been one of America's most popular, powerful, and desirable engines. Small-blocks have powered everything from Corvettes and hot rods to family sedans, stock cars, drag racers, Trans-Am cars, and racing boats. It remains the leading performance engine of choice and today generates as much as 450 horsepower in Corvettes. Chevy Small-Block V-8 50 Years of High Performance traces the long; rich history of this milestone powerplant. The detailed chronological record is complemented by sidebars that spotlight the engineers who created the engine and cover its place in pop culture, racing, and important cars. All of Chevrolet's premier, small-block-powered motors are featured, including Tri-Chevys ('55, '56, '57), Corvette, Camaro, Chevelle, impala, pickups, and more.

Motoring journalist Mike Mueller has written and shot stellar photography for numerous automotive histories for MBI including Motor City Muscle, American Pickup Truck, and Corvette C5. He makes his home in Marietta, Georgia.