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A Most Unusual Experiment:
Chrysler's Turbine Car
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Tarheel Press is proud to announce the latest book in automotive history by author Steve Lehto. The book, A Most Unusual Experiment: Chrysler's Turbine Car chronicles one of the most innovative vehicles in American engineering history.
The project began in 1963 when Chrysler began to design and build a fleet of cars powered by jet engines. It was one of the most publicized events in the Motor City, when Chrysler shocked the world by announcing that they would lend the turbine cars to regular consumers at no charge for three months. More than 200 families participated in the offer, logging more than a million miles in the two year program.
One of the more interesting discoveries was that fact that the engines could run well on a variety of fuels, not just gasoline. In fact the engines could burn kerosene, diesel, jet fuel, and even perfume or liquor. At a time when gasoline cost less than a dollar, few noticed the versatility of the car. Instead, the focus remained on the car's stylish appearance and unusual engine.
This is the story of how a group of rocket scientists took over a department at Chrysler and built a viable jet car, and, how most of the cars were scrapped. It is a story of lost opportunities- the car came too late to realize the potential of freeing the USA from foreign oil. Now, in face of sky-rocketing gas prices, it can be seen that the answer to the problem may not be in the future- it is in our past.
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Other landmark Automotive Books from Tarheel Press:
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The inaugural work by Steve Lehto has been called the "Seabiscuit of NASCAR". The book chronicles the untold story of one of NASCAR's most enigmatic drivers- the 1970 Champion Bobby Isaac. Read the thrilling story of a man who ran with the best of the best- Richard Petty, David Pearson, the Allisons, and all the other legends of the day- and how his famous cars beat back his challengers.
Indeed, half the story of Bobby Isaac is his famous car, the legendary Plymouth Superbird. In speed tests on the Salt Flats of Utah, Isaac pushed his cars to land speed records that still stand to this day…
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In the formative days of NASCAR, the backbone of stock car racing was formed at small race tracks across the southeast. While super-sized venues such as Darlington, Talledega, and Charlotte brought the crowds, smaller tracks like Columbia, Shelby, Bristol, and North Wilkesboro gained the sport loyalty.
Perhaps the most famous of these short tracks was the Hickory Motor Speedway, located in the foothills of North Carolina. This was the home of NASCAR champions Ned Jarrett and Bobby Isaac, as well as the turf of Junior Johnson, Gwyn Staley,and many, many others. This award-winning book by W.D. Washburn offers some amazing interviews and photographs from the very collections of NASCAR's biggest legends...
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All Titles Available NOW !!!
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Tarheel Press, LLC
PO Box 3895
Hickory, NC 28603
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Hot Links for more HMS and stockcar information
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Content of this website copyright 2003 by Tarheel Press, Hickory Motor Speedway, Petty Enterprises, Gary Hargett, Ned Jarrett, Ken Houston., Steve Lehto, W.D. Washburn, and Daimler Chrysler.
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