Chrysler's Turbine Car

“A meticulously researched, sometimes sobering, always fascinating account of the coolest car ever to come out of Detroit–and why you can’t buy it. At a time of skyrocketing gasoline prices and gas-electric hybrids, the world would do well to consider Lehto’s loving history of the alternative-fuel engine that could run on peanuts–literally–and the car that looked good doing it. Chrysler’s Turbine Car demonstrates that the best ideas don’t always need to be developed; sometimes they only need to be rediscovered.” –Karen Dionne, author of Freezing Point

“Captivating… . 100% enjoyable reading that virtually any car buff will enjoy.” –Mopar Action

“Compelling and strongly researched… . An excellent history.” –Hemmings Classic Car

“The story of Chrysler’s lengthy involvement with turbine power is related with enthusiasm and in fascinating detail.” –Globe and Mail

“A delightful history.” –Wall Street Journal“A detailed, entertaining meander through the history of ‘Detroit’s Coolest Car.’” –New York Times“A fascinating example of engineering and product development… . Motorheads will love it.” –Library Journal“Steve Lehto’s lively history of Chrysler’s turbine car program is a must read for anyone interested in the history of the automobile in the jet age.” –David N. Lucsko, author, The Business of Speed: The Hot Rod Industry in America, 1915-1990

Steve Lehto is the author of Preston Tucker and His Battle to Build the Car of Tomorrow, Death’s Door: The Truth Behind Michigan’s Largest Mass Murder, a 2007 Michigan Notable Book, and Michigan’s Columbus: The Life of Douglass Houghton. He is an adjunct professor of law and Michigan history at the University of Detroit Mercy.

Jay Leno is a stand-up comedian, a television host, and a writer. He contributed a column to Popular Mechanics that showcased his collection of more than two hundred vehicles and advice about automotive topics.