Samochody Dodge: książki - historia i technika

The Dodge Brothers - The Men, the Motor Cars, and the Legacy

At the start of the Ford Motor Company in 1903, the Dodge Brothers supplied nearly every car part needed by the up-and-coming auto giant. After fifteen years of operating a successful automotive supplier company, much to Ford's advantage, John and Horace Dodge again changed the face of the automotive market in 1914 by introducing their own car.
The Dodge Brothers automobile carried on their names even after their untimely deaths in 1920, with the company then remaining in the hands of their widows until its sale in 1925 to New York bankers and subsequent purchase in 1928 by Walter Chrysler.

The Dodge nameplate has endured, but despite their achievements and their critical role in the early success of Henry Ford, John and Horace Dodge are usually overlooked in histories of the early automotive industry. Charles K. Hyde's book is the first scholarly study of the Dodge brothers and their company, chronicling their lives - from their childhood in Niles, Michigan, to their long years of learning the machinist's trade in Battle Creek, Port Huron, Detroit, and Windsor, Ontario - and examining their influence on automotive manufacturing and marketing trends in the early part of the twentieth century.

Hyde details the brothers' civic contributions to Detroit, their hiring of minorities and women, and their often anonymous charitable contributions to local organizations. Hyde puts the Dodge brothers' lives and accomplishments in perspective by indicating their long-term influence, which has continued long after their deaths.

The most complete and accurate resource on John and Horace Dodge available, The Dodge Brothers uses sources that have never before been examined. Its scholarly approach and personal tone make this book appealing for automotive historians as well as car enthusiasts and those interested in Detroit's early development.

Dodge Station Wagons 1939-1954

This book covers Dodge Station Wagons from 1939-1954. All models: Coronet, Meadobrook, Sierra,Kingsway, Crusader and Suburban. Also includes: DeSoto and Chrysler.

Excellant primer, quick reference guide, over 150 larger B&W photos, close-up details. Specifications and useful information. Smart edition to your auto library.

Mopar Station Wagons 1939-1954

Covers all Chrysler corporation station wagons, including: Plymouth, Dodge, Desoto and Chrysler, from 1939-1954. All models, woodie and steel versions. Details and specifications. over 150 large B&W photos. Excellent primer and quick reference guide.

Dodge (1949-1959) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about Dodge models from the years 1949-1959. Describes the Dodge Coronet Diplomat, V8 saloon, Royal V8, Custom Royal, V8 Custom, Convertible, Station Wagon, Royal Lancer and D-500.

• The 32 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

Mopar Muscle - Barracuda, Dart & Valiant 1960-1980

At the dawn of the 1960s, Chrysler Corp introduced a new kind of sophisticated family car called the Valiant. The Plymouth Valiant, and its cousin the Dodge Dart, travelled Detroit's path from economy car to high-performance machine in style. Snazzier still, were the subsequent Plymouth Barracuda and Dodge Challenger relations that took on all comers in the pony and muscle car wars.

By the mid '70s a change of pace saw Dodge Aspen and Plymouth Volare meet the blend of economy, sports and luxury that buyers wanted. All through the years, and underpinning all models, was Chrysler Corp's engineering excellence. Such excellence was apparent on racetracks and drag strips across the country, so too were the exploits of racing heroes that became Mopar legends.
Through hard times and corporate change, Chrysler returned with the modern Hemi V8 motorvated 300s, Chargers and Challengers. The Demon still lives at Highland Park.

Features:
- Written with assistance from Mopar legends Don Garlits, Buddy Martin and Mr Norm
- The first book to cover the Chrysler F bodied cars (Dodge Aspen & Plymouth Volare
- Over 250 previously unseen pictures
- New Mopar artwork
- Examines Chrysler Corp business from 1950s to present
- Examines Chrysler Corp's engineering and styling innovations
- Cover the 21st Century comeback of Mopar Muscle!

Models Covered:
- A, E & F bodied cars:
- Plymouth Barracuda 1964-74
- Dodge Challenger 1970-74
- Dodge Aspen 1976-80
- Plymouth Volare 1976-80
- Dodge Dart 1960-76
- Plymouth Valiant 1960-76.

Dodge Dart (1960-1976) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about Dodge Dart models from the years 1960-1976. Describes the Dodge Dart Seneca, Phoenix D500, Pioneer, V8, 440, Convertible, Ramcharger, Compact, GT, 270, GT225, GT V8, GTS, 340GTS, Swinger, Demon, Sport, Coupé and SE.

• The 39 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

K-Car Convertibles 1982-1986 - The cars that saved Chrysler

A look at the Chrysler and Dodge convertibles of the 1980's, the K-Cars. The cars that saved Chrysler. The cars that lead the industry back into convertibles.
Up close and personal, you'll enjoy the ride. A must read for the auto enthusiast. A great addition to your auto library.

Written by a nationaly recognized Chrysler historian.

Mitsubishi 3000GT & Dodge Stealth (1990-1999) - Brooklands Performance Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Mitsubishi 3000GT and Dodge Stealth sports cars. Describes the Mitsubishi 3000GT, Dodge Stealth R/T, 3000GT VR- 4, Stealth R/T turbo, Stealth ES, 3000GT Spyder VR-4.

• The 35 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

Dodge Viper: the full story of the worlds first V-10 Sportscar

Until the Viper was unveiled, Dodge's manufacturing had been focussed on front-wheel drive, mostly four-cylinder powered cars. With the Viper, Dodge showed that it could make a raw, brutal, V10-powered car, that could run with the best American performance cars. At Le Mans, Team Viper showed that the car could also handle turns - so well that it won its class - and all at a fraction of cost of the cars it beat.

Discover the full story of the world's first V10 sports car - Chrysler Corporation's 1990s image building V10 engined sports car: the Dodge Viper. The Viper stunned Americans and showed that Dodge, known for tame cars and minivans, could make a brutal monster of a sports car. This book covers the Viper from concept, to rough rocket, to world-class supercar.

Covers the period 1989 to 2017, and includes the Dodge Viper and SRT Viper, 1989 concept car, 1992 to 2017 production cars; Dodge Ram SRT-10 and Dodge Tomahawk four-wheel 'motorcycle.'

Contents:
- The complete history covering all the Viper years
- Includes the 'Viper-powered' Dodge Ram SRT-10 and Dodge Tomahawk
- Also features some related Chrysler concept cars
- Based on past works, archive material, tech documents, and interviews with people inside and outside of Chrysler, past and present
- Includes coverage of the two factories - Mack and Conner
- Tells the stories (some contradictory!) of how the original concept was created and approved as a real production car
- Talks about some of the issues owners should look out for
- Illustrated with colour photos of each generation
- Covers the "almost sale" of the Viper rights and plan.

Dodge Viper (1992-2002) - Road & Track Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Dodge Viper sports cars from the years 1992-2002. Describes the Dodge Viper RT/10, GTS Coupé, GTS, GTS/R ACR and GTS/ACR.

• The articles, published at the time in the American car magazine Road & Track, provide much information about history, model introductions and technology.
• Also technical specifications, driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, etc.