Speed Read Mustang: The History, Design and Culture Behind Ford's Original Pony Car (Volume 4) (Speed Read, 4)

Motorbooks' Speed Read series celebrates every aspect of the original pony carthe Ford Mustangfrom the key people like Lee Iacocca and Carroll Shelby to the racing success to the cars themselves. Get a full look at every iconic Mustang model , from the first car to bear the name that became the fastest selling car of all time, to the astounding 526-horsepower supercar Mustang produces today. In sections divided by topic, you'll explore the design and launch of the first Mustang at the 1964 World's Fair; a history of every generation of Mustang ; the various body styles, options, and accessories ; a review of the performance models ; a profile of Carroll Shelby and the Mustangs he designed; special editions , like the Sprint, ASC/McLaren, and police pursuit vehicles; and, of course, the Mustang's racing legacy . Each section ends with a glossary of related terms , and informational sidebars provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people in Mustang history. Sleek illustrations showcase Mustangs in their many forms. With Motorbooks Speed Read series , become an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects , from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop artinspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads. Cover Half Title Title Copyright Contents INTRODUCTION SECTION 1 THE LAUNCH Lee Iacocca Fairlane Committee Design Contest Plane or Horse? Marketing and Advertising World’s Fair Intro Sales Frenzy Indy Pace Car Baby Boomers Glossary SECTION 2 GENERATIONS First Generation Mustang II Fox-Body SN-95 S197 S550 The Same, Only Different Glossary SECTION 3 EVERY MAN’S SPORTS CAR Hardtop Convertible Fastback Options and Accessories Economy Hatchback Modern Coupe Something for Everyone Glossary SECTION 4 PERFORMANCE Total Performance 289 High Performance Cobra Jet Mach 1 Boss 5.0-Liter High Output Saleen SVO Cobra Modular DOHC Roush 5.0 Coyote Survival of the Fastest Glossary SECTION 5 SHELBY Carroll Shelby GT350 GT350 Hertz GT500 GT500 Super Snake GT500KR Modern GT500 Modern GT350 The Shelby Legacy Glossary SECTION 6 SPECIAL EDITIONS Pace Car Replica Sprint California Special Police Cars ASC/McLaren Bullitt Mach 1 Anatomy of Mustang Marketing Glossary SECTION 7 RACING European Rallies SCCA B-Production Trans-Am Funny Car Production Racing 5.0 Drag Racing Most Successful Drivers Glossary INDEX A B C D F G H I J K L M N O P R S T W The world's premier pony car is in the spotlight this time in Motorbooks' Speed Read series. Get a full look at every iconic Mustang model, from the first car to bear the name in 1964 that became the fastest selling car of all time, to the astounding 526-horsepower supercar Mustang produces today. Part of Motorbooks' Speed Read series, Mustang covers 50 aspects key to understanding the Mustang's amazing history. With accessible language, compartmentalised sections, and specially commissioned artwork, readers will learn about Mustang's history in racing, production cars, design and technology, and the personal histories of key figures. It will make anyone an instant Mustang expert! "Motorbooks' Speed Read series celebrates every aspect of the original pony car--the Ford Mustang--from the key people like Lee Iacocca and Carroll Shelby to the racing success to the cars themselves. Cars like the original coupe, which debuted at the 1964 World's Fair and became the fastest selling car of all time, changing the automotive world in the process, all the way to the astounding 526-horsepower supercar produced today. Speed Read Mustang will make you an instant Mustang expert."--Cover flap. Speed Read Mustang tells the story of the first pony car in bite-sized pieces. This book makes anyone an instant Mustang expert!