Grumpy's Toys: The Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars by Doug Boyce Pages are clean and are not marred by notes or folds of any kind. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less
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Product Identifiers
PublisherCartech, Incorporated
ISBN-101934709271
ISBN-139781934709276
eBay Product ID (ePID)92307022
Product Key Features
Book TitleGrumpy's Toys : the Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars
Number of Pages176 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicAutomotive / General
Publication Year2011
IllustratorYes
GenreTransportation
AuthorDoug Boyce
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.4 in
Item Weight20 oz
Item Length11 in
Item Width8.5 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
Number of Volumes1 vol.
SynopsisFew 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 to date as told through his cars, and has been heartily authorized by the man himself (Jenkins wrote the book's foreword.) Author Doug Boyce has been following 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 book stands as a full and complete history of Jenkins' career to date as told through his cars, and has been heartily authorized by Grumpy himself. Featured is an impressive collection of vintage photography on Jenkins' cars and career.