1 of 1 Muscle Cars

Learn about the rarest muscle cars ever produced with this new book.

In the world of muscle cars, many were produced and sold in large enough quantities that they would be considered special but not particularly rare at the time of production. The Boss 429 and Plymouth Superbird were produced for racing homologation reasons, and since they were very expensive to produce, the manufacturers ensured that they would be rare. However, there is rare, and then there is rare.

Prototypes and special factory builds, factory production cars, and super car tuners and builders are all covered in this new book by muscle-car historian Wes Eisenschenk. Some are single examples, some are very close to being the last remaining example, and all are extremely rare. Some have no surviving example known to exist. Featured cars include a Boss 429 Cougar, a 1971 Pontiac Ventura II Sprint 455, a 1965 Chevelle 300 COPO car with the L78 option, and a 1970 FK5 Deep Burnt Orange Metallic Superbird. Dealer promotional specials include a 1968 AMC AMX Von Piranha, a 1970 Dick Harrell LS6 454 Camaro, and a 1973 Nickey Chevrolet 427 Nova.

These are cars that you will read about but likely never see. For a fun ride through muscle-car history and great stories of the rarest muscle cars ever produced, add this book to your automotive library today.

"While any car from muscle car era can purport to be one-of-one, thanks to the dozens of available options, this book by Wes Eisenschenk gets into the nitty-gritty of machines that are unique for significant reasons -- not because someone ordered a purple car with orange interior."--Jim Campisano "Street Muscle Magazine" (3/20/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"If you're a muscle car owner, a fan, simply interested in automotive history, or rare cars this one-of-a-kind book will capture your attention. Great cars, great stories, and great photographs on every page."--Tom Powers "Michigan in Books" (1/7/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"If you like old muscle cars, we assure you, there are cars in here you've never seen or heard of before, and it's a seriously well-documented and interesting read."-- "Mopar Collector's Guide" (8/8/2024 12:00:00 AM)
"If you enjoy reading about muscle cars--especially those that have become extra desirable by virtue of becoming or being the only one of its kind to exist--this book is for you."--Helen Hutchings "SpeedReaders.info" (7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM)
"It's a fun read for gearheads who love the unusual."--Mark McCourt "Hemmings Muscle Machines" (6/27/2025 12:00:00 AM)
"This book is a fun read--and even the most jaded gearhead will find things inside that he or she didn't already know."--Jim Pickering "Linkage" (5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)
"Wes Eisenschenk's '1 of 1 Muscle Cars: Stories of Detroit's Rarest Iron' is a unique book about unique cars that even the most knowledgeable enthusiast may never have heard of."--Jeff Koch "Hemmings.com" (5/23/2024 12:00:00 AM)

As an acquisitions editor for CarTech, author Wes Eisenschenk has sharpened his knowledge while editing muscle-car books. Often, he has contributed to these books with unique, new content that has been gained by intensive research. In addition, he has owned rare muscle cars, including KK1201 (1969 Boss 429 prototype), the 1969 Boss Bronco prototype, and a 1968 Dick Harrell 427 Super Chevelle. In his spare time, he attends car shows and manages his Lost Muscle Cars Facebook page. Wes previously authored the books Lost Muscle Cars and 1969 Plymouth Road Runner: Muscle Cars in Detail No. 5 for CarTech.

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