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Book Description
Renowned for their sleek shape and prodigious power, Mopar's Challenger and Barracuda were among the top cars of the muscle car era, generating a fervent following that continues to this day. Collectors Originality Guide Challenger and Barracuda 1970-1974 presents all the information you need regarding correct parts, finishes, options, and trim pieces for all the versions of the E-body Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda, built from 1970 to 1974. Author, photographer, and MOPAR expert Jim Schild sorts out all of the details about these prized cars, including the dizzying variety of engine options. Filled with high-quality, detailed photos of excellent originals or very accurate restorations, this book is a resource that no E-body enthusiast can do without.
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Just Customz Review
The Barracuda was introduced in 1964 as a competitor to Ford's Mustang. The 'Cuda didn't have the same flowing lines and proportions as Ford's Mustang but had a distinctive look that would soon be identified as a 'pony' car. Its initial sales figures were very good and sold 23, 433 cars in 1964.
The original 'Cuda was based on a Plymouth Valiant and in 1967 it broke free of all the limitations that this brought with a new longer, lower and wider design that gave designers more freedom. One of the main areas of improvement brought by these changes was in the range of engines offered.
By the early 1970's the new E-body shape development was underway, bringing a new wider and longer platform. This platform then became the basis of the Dodge Challenger which was aimed at competing with the Mercury Cougar. It was more of a personal luxury car offering higher levels of trim inside.
This book will appeal to Challenger and Barracuda fanatics everywhere. It give clear and concise information regarding identification marks and the changes that were made with each generation. The author and photographer Jim Schild has captured some of the finest examples of these cars that have been meticulously maintained and restored by their owners.
 1970 Challenger R/T with a 440 Six-Pack Engine  1970 Barracuda showing distinctive black grill opening, fibreglass hood and scoop.
About the Author
Jim Schild is the author of more than 15 books and publications and additionally has accomplished the fine color photography in a series of hardcover full-color Original Series books for Motorbooks International. In addition to writing and publishing books, Jim Schild is a member of numerous local and national automotive clubs and organizations and has served as vice-president and board member of the Society of Automotive Historians, Technician and Regional Editor for the Cadillac LaSalle Club and is a Master Judge of the Classic Car Club of America.
Jim Schild also served almost thirty years in the U.S. Army in both active duty and reserve status and is a retired Lieutenant Colonel. He served in Vietnam as an airmobile combat platoon leader with the Seventh Cavalry. He also served on active duty during Operation Desert Storm as a Logistics Liaison Officer with Fifth U.S. Army Headquarters.
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