In December 1983, Stephan King published the book that inspired the movie which began a legend, in turn saving many a derilect Plymouth, and possibly the automotive spirits within. The book's original paperback printing contained 503 pages, within 53 chapters, including the epilogue and prologue. The idea was pretty much unique, and to be continued by King later on in his writing career. Vehicles inhabited by spirits beyond the grave, born on a deep, dark assembly line..