CarTech® - Grumpy's Toys: The Authorized History of Grumpy Jenkins' Cars

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.

Table of contents

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, 1970-1/2 Camaro
• Grumpy's Toy VIII, 1970-1/2 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

Doug Boyce
Doug Boyce has had a life-long addiction to drag racing. He turned his first wrench at age 8 and attended his first race at age 10. The essence of burning rubber and screaming open pipes filled his head and by his early teens, he was elbow deep in building classic Chevys. He continued to fuel the fire while working 9 to 5 in the automotive field. Doug has filled what little spare time he has had writing numerous club and magazine articles related to drag racing's golden years. He has an ongoing love of drag racing and the way it used to be. He is the author of Grumpy's Toys, Junior Stock, Drag Racing's Quarter Mile Warriors: Then & Now, 1001 Drag Racing Facts, and Match Race Mayhem, all best-selling CarTech titles.