Titans of Torque: Carroll Shelby & Lee Iacocca: Forging the American Muscle Car Legend

By Lisa Nast and Jason Nast

Dive into the high-octane world of American automotive legends in Titans of Torque: Carroll Shelby & Lee Iacocca Forging the American Muscle Car Legend, a riveting chronicle by Jason and Lisa Nast that unveils the explosive partnership behind some of the most iconic muscle cars ever created.

In the roaring 1960s, when Detroit's Big Three ruled the roads with conservative cruisers, two visionaries defied the odds to ignite a revolution. Lee Iacocca, the sharp-witted Ford executive with an unerring pulse on consumer dreams, spotted untapped potential in the youth market. Carroll Shelby, the maverick Texas racer turned engineering genius, craved raw speed and unbridled power. Their unlikely alliance-forged amid corporate battles, fierce rivalries with Chevrolet, and daring risks-birthed automotive immortals like the Shelby Cobra and the legendary Shelby Mustang GT350 and GT500.

From Shelby's audacious fusion of British chassis with thunderous Ford V8s to Iacocca's masterful marketing that turned the Mustang into a cultural phenomenon, this book races through the triumphs, tensions, and transformative moments that redefined performance driving. Discover how they navigated bureaucratic minefields, outmaneuvered skeptics, and channeled a shared passion for innovation to create machines that symbolized freedom, rebellion, and the American spirit-cars that dominated tracks, starred in films, and inspired generations of gearheads.

Packed with insider stories, historical insights, and the cultural ripple effects that echo in today's high-performance vehicles, Carroll Shelby & Lee Iacocca is a must-read for car enthusiasts, business trailblazers, and anyone thrilled by tales of grit and glory. Rev up your engines and grab your copy today-experience the legacy that still accelerates hearts worldwide

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FP2ZY4LC
• ISBN13: 9798262604005
• Release Date: August 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 568 Pages
• Weight: 1.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"