This is a print on demand (POD) book with color photos. The paper and photo quality in this book, although good, often does not match the original version but the information remains the same.
Few men have impacted the sport of drag racing like Bill Grumpy Jenkins. His storied history at the drag strip began in the late 1950s, and continues today. Throughout his career, both innovation and success have followed him closely, and this book documents the long and colorful history of the competition cars that proudly bear the name Grumpy's Toy.
Grumpy's Toys: The Legendary Cars of Bill Grumpy Jenkins stands as a full and complete history of Jenkins' career as told through his cars, and has been heartily authorized by the man himself (Jenkins wrote the book's foreword.) Author Doug Boyce followed Jenkins throughout his racing career, and amassed an impressive collection of vintage photography which is shared on the pages. Through his own knowledge, extensive research, and by working with Grumpy himself, Grumpy's Toys offers readers an unparalleled look behind the man and his machines.
This book boasts the largest collection of Jenkins-centered vintage photography ever assembled. Input from Grumpy punctuates the tales behind the now-legendary cars, and author Boyce's fan-friendly writing style entertains. Many myths about both Jenkins and his formidable racing cars have grown over the decades, and this book separates the fact from the fiction. This book is essential for the true drag racing fan.
This is a print on demand (POD) book with color photos. The paper and photo quality in this book, although good, often does not match the original version but the information remains the same.
Few men have impacted the sport of drag racing like Bill Grumpy Jenkins. His storied history at the drag strip began in the late 1950s, and continues today. Throughout his career, both innovation and success have followed him closely, and this book documents the long and colorful history of the competition cars that proudly bear the name Grumpy's Toy.
Grumpy's Toys: The Legendary Cars of Bill Grumpy Jenkins stands as a full and complete history of Jenkins' career as told through his cars, and has been heartily authorized by the man himself (Jenkins wrote the book's foreword.) Author Doug Boyce followed Jenkins throughout his racing career, and amassed an impressive collection of vintage photography which is shared on the pages. Through his own knowledge, extensive research, and by working with Grumpy himself, Grumpy's Toys offers readers an unparalleled look behind the man and his machines.
This book boasts the largest collection of Jenkins-centered vintage photography ever assembled. Input from Grumpy punctuates the tales behind the now-legendary cars, and author Boyce's fan-friendly writing style entertains. Many myths about both Jenkins and his formidable racing cars have grown over the decades, and this book separates the fact from the fiction. This book is essential for the true drag racing fan.
Foreword by Bill Jenkins
Preface
Acknowledgments
Chapter One: The Beginnings
The Making of Grumpy Jenkins
Chapter Two: Dave Strickler and the Old Reliable Cars
Old Reliable I, 1961
Old Reliable II and Old Reliable III, 1962
Old Reliable IV, 1963
A Strong Northwind
Chapter Three: The Chrysler Years: 1964–1965
The Dodge Boys, 1964
Bud Faubel’s Honkin’ Dodges
Black Arrow Plymouth, 1965
Monster Mash Chevy: The Original Grumpy’s Toy?
Chapter Four: Super Stockers: 1966–1969
Grumpy’s Toy I, 1966 Chevy II
Grumpy’s Toy II, 1966 Chevy II
Grumpy’s Toy III, 1967 Camaro
George Cureton’s Tokyo Rose
Grumpy’s Toy IV, 1968 Camaro
Grumpy’s Toy V, 1968 Chevy II
Dave Strickler’s Old Reliable, 1968 Camaro
Grumpy’s Toy VI, 1969 Camaro
Chapter Five: The Pro Stocks: 1970–1983
Grumpy’s Toy VII, 19701⁄2 Camaro
Grumpy’s Toy VIII, 19701⁄2 Camaro
Grumpy’s Toy IX, 1972 Vega
Grumpy’s Toy X, 1972 Vega
Grumpy’s Toy XI, 1974 Vega
Grumpy’s Toy XII, 1975 Monza
Grumpy’s Toy XIII, 1976 Monza
Grumpy’s Toy XIV, 1977 Monza
Grumpy’s Toy XV, 1979 Camaro
Grumpy’s Toy XVI, 1981 Camaro
Grumpy’s Toy XVII, 1983 Camaro
Chapter Six: Beyond the Toys
Epilogue
Appendix
Index