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The Complete Book of Mustang: Every Model Since 1964 1/2 (Complete Book Series)
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Product Description
Ford's Mustang is the most iconic pony car. This lavishly illustrated work conducts readers through the Mustang's forty-plus years of continuous production--a rich and varied history unmatched in the automotive world.
An exhaustive review of American high performance, from the first six-cylindered ’Stang of 1964 1/2 through today's fire-breathing, world-beating 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 a living automotive legend. With extensive details, specs, and photographic coverage, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s favorite pony car.
Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #4727 in Books
- Published on: 2007-10-15
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Hardcover
- 348 pages
Editorial Reviews
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Mustang Monthly, December 2007
“For his latest project, Mike has returned to his Mustang roots with The Complete Book of Mustang, a monster edition that covers every model since 1964 ½.”
Hotrod & Restoration, November 2007
“Offers an in-depth look at the prototypes, pace cars and the specialty pages for street and competition driving that have made the Mustang a legend.”
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette (PA) & Website, Sept. 27, 2007
“The photography in the Mustang book is gorgeous, with plenty of color shots of each year’s models and lots of archival material … What I liked about ‘The Complete Book of Mustang’ was the highly readable writing and the inclusion of so many contemporary reviews of these cars … It’s well worth owning.”
Car Collector Magazine, December 2007
“Two words: Mike Mueller. Anytime Mike turns his camera on a specific marque you are in for a visual feast, and this book makes use of just about every great image Mike has taken of Mustangs over the years and puts it all together in quick reference style backed with rarely seen archival images and concept photos. While Mike manages to lavish us with plenty of glamour shots, where this book excels is in pure data, the numbers and minutia from engines to axles, wheels to tires, trim to transmissions, all backed up by detail photos. It is a great mix of history, art, and facts that makes this book equally appropriate for the coffee table or the restorer’s workbench. For Mustang enthusiasts, this is our ‘must have’ pick of the year.”
Muscle Car Enthusiast, December 2007
“Mueller isn’t kidding about the ‘complete’ part. It’s an easy read, structured in a digestible format.”
“As a photographic history of the legendary Mustang, this book is truly stunning in its scope and depth. Add concise, detailed text and you have a complete history of this legendary marquee’s evolution through 2007 … If you have questions about the Mustang and cannot find the answer in the extensive index, the well-researched appendix or in these pages then there is a very good chance you were thinking of Camaro.”
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.
Customer Reviews
Great Book
Magnificent book for a Mustang enthusiast - great photography, coverage of all models from the 1962 prototype to the 2007 GT500. Full technical specs are provided on all models and subtle differences between years and trim levels are outlined in great detail.
A Camaro guy who thinks this book is great
I've always liked Mustangs, but have gravitated towards Camaros, and GM cars in general, but I picked this book up anyway. I'm glad I did. It's an incredible piece of work. Mueller's research and his writing would make any subject interesting. Now I'm thinking about getting a new Mustang instead of waiting for the new Camaro to come out. This is a great book.
complete book of mustang
Awesome book!!! Very good details and descriptions of changes from year to year. It lacks production numbers for some years but has them for most. The only thing that the book could use to make it any better is VIN codes and door panel codes for each year. Overall it's an awesome book.
