The Garlits Collection Cars That Made Drag Racing History by Mike Mueller

Description: The Garlits Collection Cars That Made Drag Racing History by Mike Mueller The Garlits Collection Cars That Made Drag Racing History by Mike Mueller Hardcover, 2004 published by Car Tech. VG+ condition.Big Daddy Don Garlits has one of the longest and most successful careers in drag racing - from 1957 to 1986, he set 11 elapsed-time records, and he also won 16 drag racing points championships from 1970-1992. He's also recognized as one of drag racing's most innovative car builders, and pioneered the modern rear-engine top fuel car. His name is a household word to racing enthusiasts worldwide. In 1977, Garlits opened the Don Garlits Museum of Drag Racing in Ocala, Florida. Today, the collection contains nearly 200 cars, including some of the most famous and significant drag racing cars from the early '50s to the present. These are the cars that defined drag racing history - as picked by one of the leaders in the sport. This book covers that collection, with special, detailed attention paid to the the record setters and the cars that broke new ground in drag racing technology. The book includes both vintage photos from Don Garlits' archives, and contemporary photos of the restored cars by master photographer and author Mike Mueller. Dimensions: 10 x 10 inches, 150 color photographs, 100 black and white photographs. Garlits is one of the most prolific record setters and innovators ever to blast the quarter mile, so who better to pick the cars that illustrate the sport's history? His museum contains hundreds of cars, but in this book, author Mike Mueller takes an in-depth look at the cream of the crop - the most significant cars in Big Daddy's museum, and probably the most significant cars in all of drag racing. From primitive machines like The Bug - so rough it'll tear your pants - to Garlits' own Swamp Rat 34 - a high-tech top fueler with thousands of horsepower on tap, and everything in between. Funny cars, Pro/Stocks, Fuel Coupes, roadsters, streamliners, Super Stocks, Gassers and more - this book covers them all, with spectacular color photos of the restored machines, right alongside vintage black-and-white images from Garlits' own collection. By the time you're done with this book, you'll understand not just the cars, but the history of drag racing and the life and times of one of its legendary figures - Don Garlits. ] My Policies: Winning bidder will receive an invoice after the end of the auction. Payment is required within 4 days of the close of the auction. NO local pickup. Returns accepted within 14 days if there was an error in the listing. International bidders please wait for an invoice before paying. The international shipping calculator isn't always accurate. . Import duties, taxes and charges are NOT INCLUDED in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding / buying. These charges are normally collected by the delivering freight (shipping) company or when you pick the item up. Do not confuse them for additional shipping charges. We do not mark merchandise values below value or mark items as "gifts". US and International government regulations prohibit such behavior. Powered by SixBit's eCommerce Solution

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