02715nam 2200517Ia 450 991078649950332120230803024734.01-283-80566-90-7864-5636-1(CKB)2670000000276750(EBL)1069433(OCoLC)822340977(SSID)ssj0000755009(PQKBManifestationID)12378545(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000755009(PQKBWorkID)10727281(PQKB)10690791(MiAaPQ)EBC1069433(EXLCZ)99267000000027675020120911d2013 uy 0engur|n|---|||||txtccrAmerican cars, 1973-1980[electronic resource] every model, year by year /J. "Kelly" Flory, JrJefferson, N.C. McFarland & Companyc20131 online resource (961 p.)Description based upon print version of record.0-7864-4352-9 Includes bibliographical references and index.Cover; Acknowledgments; Contents; Abbreviations and Terminology; Preface; Introduction; 1973; 1974; 1975; 1976; 1977; 1978; 1979; 1980; Appendices; I. Minor Makes and Replicars; II. History of Captive Imports, 1973-1980; III. Pace Cars and Motor Trend ""Car of the Year"" Winners; IV. Option Groups and Packages; V. General Motors Engine RPO and VIN Codes; VI. Tire Sizes, Identification and Recalls; VII. Aftermarket Convertible Conversions; VIII. Concept Cars; IX. Model and Body Style Codes; X. Manufacturer Logos, 1973-1980; Bibliography; IndexThe 1973 oil crisis forced the American automotive industry into a period of dramatic change, marked by stiff foreign competition, tougher product regulations and suddenly altered consumer demand. With gas prices soaring and the economy in a veritable tailspin, muscle cars and the massive ""need-for-speed"" engines of the late '60s were out, and fuel efficient compacts were in. By 1980, American manufacturers were churning out some of the most feature laden, yet smallest and most fuel efficient cars they had ever built. This exhaustive reference work details every model from each of the major AutomobilesUnited StatesHistoryAutomobile industry and tradeUnited StatesHistoryAutomobilesHistory.Automobile industry and tradeHistory.629.2220973Flory J. Kelly1492282MiAaPQMiAaPQMiAaPQBOOK9910786499503321American cars, 1973-19803714688UNINA