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1970: The Pinnacle of Muscle Car Power

Spotlights the peak year of super car performance before emissions and insurance rates choked the power. The ›rst quarter of the book features mid-1969 models (SC/Rambler, GTO “The Judge,” Cougar Eliminator, the Trans-Am cars and the NASCAR Aero Warriors. The book’s remainder focuses on 1970 models, such as the 428 and 429 Fords and Mercurys, the 396 and 454 compact and

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