Cars That Drove Me
This book would not have been written were it not for the valuable information that I received from Car and Driver and Motor Trend over the past 50 years. There is no possible way for me to source all of the knowledge that I received from these magazines. In addition, here are the sources that I used while writing the book:
Prologue
hometownbuick.com/1956-buick/1956-buick-specifications
Chapter 1: 1930 Ford
conceptcarz.com/s7026/ford-model-a.aspx
autotraining.edu/automotive-technology/engine-technology/hemi-engines
forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=75719&posts=1&highlight =dodge%20hemi%20engines&highlightmode=1
Chapter 2: 1959 Volkswagon Beetle
conceptcarz.coms17033/volkswagen-beetle.aspx
autoevolution.com/cars/volkswagen-beetle-1945.html#aeng_volkswagen-beetle-1945-11
Chapter 3: 1954 Chevrolet Coupe
conceptcarz.com/s8943/chevrolet-bel-air.aspx
wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Stovebolt_engine
Chapter 4: 1959 Corvette
corvettemuseum.org/1959-corvette-specs
uniquecarsandparts.com/chevy_corvette_1959_technical_specifications.htm
Chapter 5: 1949 Volkswagon Beetle
conceptcarz.com/s17301/volkswagen-beetle.aspx
autoevolution.com/cars/volkswagen-beetle-1945.html
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-volkswagen-beetle
wikipedia.org/wiki/Bela Barenyi
thehistoryreader.com/historical-figures/hitlers-american-friends-henry-ford-and-nazism
motortrend.com/features/oldest-newest-air-cooled-volkswagen-beetle-comparison
Chapter 6: 1954 Dodge Royal
automobile-catalog.com/auta_perf1.php#gsc.tab=0
forwardlook.net/forums/forums/thread-view.asp?tid=75719&posts=1&highlight
=dodge%20hemi%20engines&highlightmode=1
Chapter 7: 1951 Plymouth sedan
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plymouth_Cranbrook conceptcarz.com/s19027/plymouth-cranbrook.aspx
conceptcarz.com/s19027/plymouth-cranbrook.aspx
Chapter 8: 1962 Comet wagon
automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php#gsc.tab=0
conceptcarz.com/s8776/mercury-comet.aspx
Chapter 9: 1966 Corvette convertible
corvsport.com/1966-c2-corvette
corvettestory.com/specs/1966-Corvette-specs-options.php
uniquecarsandparts.com/chevy_corvette_1966_technical_specifications.htm
autosnout.com/0-60mph-Time/Chevrolet-Corvette-C2-Stingray-427-425hp-1966/690
Chapter 10: 1965 Corvette Coupe
uniquecarsandparts.com/chevy_corvette_1965_technical_specifications.htm
Chapter 11: 1972 Pinto Coupe
automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php#gsc.tab=0
conceptcarz.com/s11820/ford-pinto.aspx reddit.com/r/vintageads/comments/17fihqp/1972_ad_introducing_the_ford_pinto
Chapter 12: 1974 Pinto Squire Wagon
automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php#gsc.tab=0
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ford_Pinto
Chapter 13: 1975 Chevelle Wagon
afdc.energy.gov/files/pdfs/1975_feg.pdf
automobile-catalog.com/make/chevrolet_usa/chevelle_malibu_2gen/chevelle_classic_2gen_wagon
/1975.html
car.info/en-se/chevrolet/chevelle/chevelle-4-door-2-seat-station-wagon-57-v8-a3-1975-19563037/specs
Chapter 14: 1978 Audi 5000
automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php#gsc.tab=0
carsalesbase.com/us-audi-5000
en.wikipedia.org/wikiAudi_80
jdpower.com/cars/1980/audi/5000/4-door-sedan
carsandracingstuff.com/library/5/5000.php
auto-data.net/en/audi-5000-sedan-c2-2.2-110hp-44448
Chapter 15: 1983 Honda Prelude
autoevolution.com/cars/honda-prelude-1983.html#aeng_honda-prelude-1983-18l-4at-101-hp automobile-catalog.com/car/1983/1091765/honda_prelude.html#gsc.tab=0 jdpower.com/cars/1983/honda/prelude/2-door-sport-coupe
aboutautomobile.com/Fuel-Economy/1983/Honda/Prelude
carsalesbase.com/us-honda-prelude
hondanews.com/en-US/releases/release-874e30b477a01c6042e12d004c34c875-honda-prelude-chassis#:~:text=Four%2Dwheel%20double%20wishbone%20suspension,wheel%20travel%20and%20low%20vibration.
Chapter 16: 1982 Mercury Marquis
automobile-catalog.com/car/1982/1882760/mercury_marquis_4-door_5_8l_v-8_ho_automatic_overdrive.html#gsc.tab=0
summitracing.com/search/part-type/disc-brake-kits/make/mercury/model/grand-marquis?N=position%3Afront-and-rear
cargurus.com/Cars/1982-Mercury-Marquis-Trims-c15947
ford.com/support/how-tos/support-search-only/production-figures/test-1982-vehicles-produced
youtu.be/0HTUeEEI-VY
Chapter 17: 1985 Audi 5000S
jdpower.com/cars/1985/audi/5000s/4-door-sedan
automobile-catalog.com/make/audi/5000_c3/5000_c3__1_sedan/1985.html#gsc.tab=0
automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php#gsc.tab=0
New York Times, December 10, 1984, Section D, Page 1
goodcarbadcar.net/audi-us-sales-figures
carsandracingstuff.com/library/5/5000.php washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/magazine/1986/12/21/audis-runaway-trouble-with-the-5000/40848437-5714-426c-ae70-e14dcaa03e85/
Chapter 18: 1988 Nissan Pickup
source.com etc
Chapter 19: 1991 Honda Civic Lx
source.com etc
Chapter 20: 1990 Nissan Maxima SE
source.com etc
Chapter 21: 1979 Dodge omni
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dodge_Omni
automobile-catalog.com/auta_details1.php#gsc.tab=0
automobile-catalog.com/make/dodge/omni/omni_hatchback/1979.html#gsc.tab=0
automobile-catalog.com/make/dodge/omni/omni_hatchback/1985.html#gsc.tab=0 cargurus.com/research/1985-Dodge-Omni-c6629
Iococca Autobiography, Lee Iococca, Bantom Books, 1984, Chapters XVI, XIX, XXII
Chapter 22: 1984 Oldsmobile cutlass
source.com etc
Chapter 23: 191994 Honda Civic Ex si
source.com etc
Chapter 24: 1996 Honda Accord Coupe
source.com etc
Chapter 25: 1994 Lexus ES 300
source.com etc
Chapter 26: 19
source.com etc
Chapter 27: 2002 Dodge Dakota Pickup
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Chapter x: 19XX Car
source.com etc
Tech Blooper: Volkswagon Quirks
motortrend.com/features/oldest-newest-air-cooled-volkswagen-beetle-comparison
wikipedia.org/wiki/Volkswagen_Beetle
warfarehistorynetwork.com/article/the-volkswagen-beetle/thehistoryreader.com/historical-figures/hitlers-american-friends-henry-ford-and-nazism
Tech Adv: ABS Brakes
wikipedia.org/wiki/Anti-lock_braking_system
Chapter 16: 1982 Mercury Marquis
youtu.be/0HTUeEEI-VY
Chapter 17: 1985 Audi 5000S
washingtonpost.com/archive/business/1986/12/28/consumers-steer-clear-of-the-audi-5000-s-goodcarbadcar.net/audi-us-sales-figures/
Chapter 18: Tech Adv: Seat Belts
thezebra.com/resources/research/seat-belt-statistics/
Chapter 24: Tech Adv: Air Bags
wikipedia.org/wiki/Airbag
Motor Trend Summer 2024 Issue, page 64.
Chapter 28: 1999 Lexus RX 300
wikipedia.org/wiki/Lexus_RX
Chapter 34: 2023 Hyundai Santa Cruz
aashtojournal.transportation.org/nhtsa-finalizes-automatic-emergency-braking-mandate