The Complete Book of Ford Mustang: Every Model Since 1964 1/2 (Complete Book Series) - Hardcover

Mueller, Mike

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0760346623 ISBN 13: 9780760346624

Publisher: Motorbooks, 2015

Synopsis

The entire history of America's original pony car, in its full glory.

Ford's Mustang is America's most iconic pony car. According to many, it is the only vehicle that really earned the title "pony car." This lavishly illustrated work walks readers through Mustang's 50-plus years of continuous production - a rich and varied history nearly unmatched in the automotive world.

From the first six-cylindered Mustang of 1964-1/2 through fire-breathing, world-beating Boss and Shelby versions to today's all-new Mustang, The Complete Book of Mustang offers an in-depth look at the prototypes and experimental models, the anniversary and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made the Mustang an automotive legend for more than a half century. Officially licensed and created in cooperation with Ford and providing extensive details, specs, and photographic coverage, this book is the ultimate resource on America's best-loved pony car. No muscle car enthusiast, motorsports fan, or car collector will want to miss this book!

About this title

From the Inside Flap:

On Friday, April 17, 1964, Dearborn officials introduced America to an entirely new breed of automobile, a fun machine that brought buyers galloping into their friendly neighborhood Ford dealerships. Demand instantly overwhelmed supply, with the few available showroom teaser cars claimed even before they were unveiled. Of course, the initial hubbub eventually died down, though Mustang sales remained incredibly strong for years to come. The one-millionth Mustang rolled off the line in February 1966, and nearly 300,000 pony cars were still hitting the streets annually in 1968.

A resurgence came in 1979 as the more comfortable Fox-chassis Mustang debuted. Performance and pizzazz quickly rose, evidenced by the return of the GT in 1982 and a convertible rendition in 1983, following hiatuses of 13 and 10 years, respectively. A legacy within a legacy grew as the 5.0-liter HO V-8 gained strength to become one of Detroit’s best performance buys. Two years later, it was replaced by the thoroughly modern 4.6-liter modular V-8 with its overhead-cam layout. An even hotter version of this engine, fitted with dual overhead cams and four valves per cylinder, was created for the Special Vehicle Team’s (SVT) Cobra Mustang, which debuted in 1993. Thus armed, the SVT Cobra surpassed 300 horsepower in 1996 and was on the verge of topping 400 horses in 2003, when the Special Vehicle Team marked its 10-year anniversary.

That same year was Ford Motor Company’s 100th, and the Mustang’s own 40th birthday followed in 2004. Fortunately, those little 40th-anniversary badges weren’t the only presents unwrapped by Ford party-goers during the celebration. Unveiling the 2005 Mustang that January was the real icing on the cake, and there is no doubt the legacy will continue rolling on toward the next milestone.

 

From the Back Cover:

This is a Mustang book like no other Mustang book. With incredible attention to detail and historical accuracy, this mammoth book includes descriptions of every single Mustang production variant, prototype, and factory race car. Created in cooperation with Ford Motor Company and heavily illustrated with images from Ford’s extensive archive, The Complete Book of Mustang showcases in photos, text, and technical specifications all the models since 1964 1/2. If Ford built it, it is here.

 

This lavishly illustrated work details the Mustang’s 40-plus years of continuous production—a rich and varied history unmatched in the automotive world. An exhaustive review of this beloved American classic, from the first sporty model in 1964 to the hot new Shelby models of today, The Complete Book of Mustang offers an in-depth look at the prototypes and show cars, the anniversary models and pace cars, and the specialty packages for street and competition driving that have made the Mustang a living automotive legend for nearly half a century. With extensive details, specifications, and photographic coverage, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s original and favorite pony car.

About this edition

• Publisher: Motorbooks
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 0760346623
• ISBN 13: 9780760346624
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 304