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Book Synopsis Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino and Ranchero by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino and Ranchero written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the evolution of Ford's family car through the golden era of Detroit. It tells how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and satisfied America's luxury desires with the LTD II; and follows the evolution of Ford's midsize muscle cars, to the creation of the first car-based pickup - the Ranchero.
Book Synopsis Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ford Midsize Muscle – Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero details the evolution of Ford's family car through the golden era of Detroit. See how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and then satisfied America's luxury desires with the LTD II. Relive the showroom and racetrack battles fought in the evolution of Ford's midsize muscle cars, and witness the creation of the first car-based pickup – the Ranchero. Above all, this book is an account of Ford being ahead of the game. Through formal study of the postwar American car market, Marc Cranswick brings valuable insight to the topic of muscle cars.
Book Synopsis Ford Ranchero Muscle Portfolio 1957-1979 by : R.M. Clarke
Download or read book Ford Ranchero Muscle Portfolio 1957-1979 written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 1998-12-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This coupe-utility was introduced in 1957 in the sales battle with Chevrolet. The line switched sizes and platforms several times over the years. Originally based on the Custom sedans disappointing sales meant a switch to the Falcon after which sales rose. Over the next decade the Ranchero became more sporty taking on elements of the Torino and, from 1977, the front-end of the LTD II. Small pick-ups became fashionable and so the last Ranchero appeared in 1979. This is a book of contemporary road and comparison tests, technical and specification data, owner's views, engine swapping, model introductions and history. Models covered include: Custom Ranchero, 292, 352, Falcon Ranchero 289, 6 & V8, Fairlane Ranchero 390, 221, Torino Ranchero 302, 351, Hacienda, XA, 500A/T, 4100A/T, GT, LTD II Ranchero.
Book Synopsis Cobra Jet: The History of Ford's Greatest High-Performance Muscle Cars by : Rob Kinnan
Download or read book Cobra Jet: The History of Ford's Greatest High-Performance Muscle Cars written by Rob Kinnan and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive Ford’s glory days in the muscle car era in this stunning new volume covering the popular and powerful Cobra Jets! Ford’s “Total Performance” racing program in the early 1960s was the first stone turned in the task of repurposing its image to the youth market. The introduction of the Mustang increased that exponentially, but even in 289 Hi-Po form it was no match for the Pontiac GTO or other muscle cars. Neither was the 1966 Fairlane GT or subsequent 390 Mustang the following year. But when the 428 Cobra Jet Mustang debuted at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, that image evolved from wholesome to fearsome! Cobra Jet Mustangs downed all comers and took the vaunted Super Stock Eliminator crown while introducing a new weapon under the hood to serve as fair warning to what was to be uncoiled at the stoplight. By the next model year with the revolutionary shaker hood on Cobra Jet-equipped Mach Is and the striking snake adorning the sheet metal of the midsize Cobra, Ford’s image makeover was complete. The demise of the muscle car era didn’t signify the end of the Cobra Jet, as Ford continued the performance reign with the 351 Cobra Jet. The legacy left by Mustang, Cougar, Torino, Cyclone, and Ranchero 428, 429, and 351 Cobra Jet-powered vehicles is indelible. Mustang Monthly editor Rob Kinnan and muscle car expert Diego Rosenberg bring this history back to life in an all-encompassing book that is the first to specifically feature all Cobra Jet cars, including the purpose-built drag cars of today! Cobra Jet: The History of Ford’s Greatest High Performance Cars will hypnotize you as the first and complete history of Ford’s most famous engines during the era’s peak.
Book Synopsis Ford Mustang II & Pinto 1970 to 1980 by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book Ford Mustang II & Pinto 1970 to 1980 written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2019-05-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of Ford’s original, home-grown small cars, the Mustang II and Pinto. Follow their progress through a difficult decade when Henry took on the imports, battled bureaucracy and gave America the economy and sports luxury subcompacts they wanted. This book details the successful design, building and sale of these small American Fords that faced domestic and foreign rivals. Mustang II and Pinto went through many permutations, appearance and performance packages – options that have helped the cars become collectible classics, and are prime examples of the decade the pony car survived. Going beyond stock standard were the customizers and racers that pushed the cars and their designs to the limit. Mustang II and Pinto graced enthusiast car magazine covers, and became stars in TV and films. They were small cars that made a big impact, and kept the Mustang galloping. Marc Cranswick draws on his lifelong passion for iconic American cars and this book delivers another unique insight into these models. His other books include Ford Midsize Muscle – Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero; MOPAR Muscle – Barracuda, Dart & Valiant; and Pontiac Firebird – The Auto-Biography.
Book Synopsis The Volvo Estate by : Ashley Hollebone
Download or read book The Volvo Estate written by Ashley Hollebone and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2022-01-12 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book chronicles the history of the world's most iconic estate car (station wagon), with a wonderful variety of images, some of which have never been published before. The first Volvo car went on sale in 1927 and this book tells the story of the much-loved estate right up to the V90.
Download or read book Torinos written by Michael Portman and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the history and design of the Ford Torino.
Book Synopsis 1970 Maximum Muscle by : Mark Fletcher
Download or read book 1970 Maximum Muscle written by Mark Fletcher and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2021-04-06 with total page 183 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1970, the American muscle car was as fast and outrageous as it would ever get. But the end was nigh, and 1970 Maximum Muscle dives head-first into the storm before the calm. Wherever you mark the beginning of the muscle car era—Oldsmobile’s 1949 Rocket 88, Chrysler’s 1951 FirePower engines, the 1964 Pontiac GTO—one thing is certain: in 1970, the era that had witnessed a parade of gloriously powerful, stylish, and brawny cars apt to make the hearts of even the most dispassionate squares go pitter-patter was sucking fumes. Gasoline shortages, skyrocketing fuel prices, insurance-industry bean counters, rising ecological concerns, and new, more fuel-efficient imports all conspired to consign the American muscle car to an ugly and unseemly denouement. Yet 1970 saw the actual zenith of the cars themselves, the year manufacturers pulled out all the stops and produced the most powerful and stunning machines the automotive world had ever seen. 1970 Maximum Muscle not only explores the factors that led to the decline of the most exciting era in the American automotive industry, it details some of the new models and model options that arguably made 1970 the climax of the muscle car era from engineering, styling, and cultural standpoints. As the war among GM, Ford, Chrysler, and AMC played out at dealerships, dragstrips, and drive-ins, ready-and-willing gearheads drove off dealer lots in potent behemoths like the Buick GSX, Oldsmobile 4-4-2, and Ford Torino Cobra. Muscle car stalwarts like the SS Chevelle, Pontiac GTO, and Plymouth ’Cuda became available with optional LS-6, Stage 1, and Hemi engines, respectively. Manufacturers ratcheted up the advertising hyperbole at the same time, offering performance packages with names like “Six-Pack,” “Ram Air,” and “Cobra Jet,” while spoilers, scoops, hood tachometers, and decal packages were de rigueur. Meanwhile, on the popular SCCA Trans Am circuit, top drivers campaigned more nimble muscle off-the-rack cars like the Camaro Z/28 and Boss 302 Mustang. 1970 Maximum Muscle is an entertaining and rollicking look at the muscle car's peak year!
Book Synopsis Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot by : David Rowe
Download or read book Rootes Cars of the 1950s, 1960s & 1970s – Hillman, Humber, Singer, Sunbeam & Talbot written by David Rowe and published by David and Charles. This book was released on 2021-10-01 with total page 168 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The only full-colour comprehensive guide to all Hillman, Humber, Sunbeam, Singer & Talbot cars and vans, from 1950 until the end of production in the 1970s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this is an invaluable Rootes resource.
Book Synopsis Cranswick on Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet 1970-77 by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book Cranswick on Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet 1970-77 written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2021-10-19 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ford Maverick was a horse of a different color - four different colors, in fact. It was America's first modern subcompact; as 'The Simple Machine' it combined rugged Ford durability with looks that belied its bargain basement starter sticker. Secondly, the Maverick was an attainable junior supercar. When ponies got pricey, the Maverick Grabber stepped in to fight inflation. And if the Mustang had the Cougar as an upscale cousin, the Grabber could have the Comet GT as its partner in crime. Indeed, it was in the third area of small car luxury, that Maverick LDO (Luxury Décor Option), and Mercury Comet with Custom Option, were truly innovative. Ford was the first domestic to break the previously accepted tenet that luxury went with size. Still, all plush and no sport makes Henry a dull lad. In Super Stock and Pro Stock, the Ford Maverick was raced by Dyno Don Nicholson, Fast Eddie Schartman and Gapp & Roush to victory! Overall, the Ford Maverick was a winner on the track, and in the showroom. Thanks a couple of million Henry! Marc Cranswick's homage to the small US Fords of the 1970s is essential reading for all Maverick and Comet enthusiasts.
Download or read book Muscle Cars written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 295. Chapters: Ford Torino, Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Dart, Oldsmobile 88, Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Muscle car, AMC AMX, Ford Mustang, Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Challenger, AMC Javelin, Chevrolet Chevelle, Mercury Cougar, Pontiac Firebird, Oldsmobile 442, Buick Skylark, Ford Mustang variants, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet El Camino, AMC Rebel, Shelby Mustang, Dodge Charger, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, AMC Machine, Ford Galaxie, Holden Monaro, Plymouth Road Runner, Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Coronet, Pontiac Tempest, Ford Mustang Mach 1, Mercury Comet, Buick Gran Sport, Ford 335 engine, Rambler Rebel, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Super Bee, Ford Falcon GT, Plymouth Duster, Chrysler Valiant Charger, Ford Maverick, Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds, Boss 302 Mustang, Chevrolet Opala, Mercury Montego, Ford XY Falcon GT, Plymouth Superbird, Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt, Dodge Charger Daytona, AMC Spirit AMX, Plymouth GTX, Buick Wildcat, HSV W427, Super Sport, Boss 429, Ford Falcon Cobra, John Goss Special, Ford XB Falcon, Ford Torino Talladega, Saleen S281, R/T, Mercury Cyclone. Excerpt: The Ford Torino is an intermediate car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976, named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian), which is considered the Detroit of Italy. It was initially an upscale version of the intermediate sized Ford Fairlane, which Ford produced between 1962 and 1970. After 1968, the Fairlane name was retained for the base models with lower levels of trim than those models which wore the Torino name. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. By 1970 Torino had become the primary name for Ford's intermediate, and the Fairlane was now a subseries of the Torino. In 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped...
Book Synopsis American Light Trucks and Utility Vehicles, 1967-1989 by : J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr.
Download or read book American Light Trucks and Utility Vehicles, 1967-1989 written by J. “Kelly” Flory, Jr. and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2019-10-31 with total page 1472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The truck's role in American society changed dramatically from the 1960s through the 1980s, with the rise of off-roaders, the van craze of the 1970s and minivan revolution of the 1980s, the popularization of the SUV as family car and the diversification of the pickup truck into multiple forms and sizes. This comprehensive reference book follows the form of the author's popular volumes on American cars. For each year, it provides an industry overview and, for each manufacturer, an update on new models and other news, followed by a wealth of data: available powertrains, popular options, paint colors and more. Finally, each truck is detailed fully with specifications and measurements, prices, production figures, standard equipment and more.
Book Synopsis Ford Torino and Fairlane by : Paul Mclaughlin
Download or read book Ford Torino and Fairlane written by Paul Mclaughlin and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most popular cars that left the Ford factories in the 1960s and 1970s carried the names of Torino, Fairlane, Fairlane 500, Fairlane GT, Torino GT, Cobra, Talladega, Thunderbolt, Torino Brougham, Torino Squire, Torino Sport, and Elite. Prior to the 1962 Ford model year, the Ford Fairlanes were full size automobiles. That all changed when the Ford Motor Company decided that America needed a resized Ford that fit between the compact Falcon and their full-size Galaxies, and thus was born the new mid-size Ford Fairlanes. Those new Fairlanes would be joined by the upscale Torino models in the 1968 model year and over the course of fourteen years from 1962 through 1976 Ford would ship over 5.25 million of these cars... including one for this author. Right from the start these Fairlanes and Torinos were designed and equipped to appeal to a wide range of customers; from the cost conscious customer who liked the "Plain Jane" basic Fairlane sedans to the Torino buyers who liked the upgraded trim and convenience items found in their Broughams, Sports, GTs, Squires, and Elites. In addition, Ford offered a wide range of performance oriented Fairlane GTs, Thunderbolts, Torino GTs, Cobras, and Talladegas equipped their 289 "Hi-Po", 351, 390, 427, 460,428, and 429 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra engines. For Ford enthusiasts, the 1960s and 1970s were loaded with interesting cars and trucks that we fondly remember now. In this book we will cover all the different mid-size Fairlane and Torino models that Ford offered from the very first models built for 1962 as well as the last models built here in the United States in 1976. As a bonus we will also cover Ford's racing history from that period when modified Fairlane and Torino models were racing and winning on tracks from coast to coast and helping to promote the performance image of these special Ford cars.
Book Synopsis Cranswick on Camaro 1967-81 by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book Cranswick on Camaro 1967-81 written by Marc Cranswick and published by Made in America. This book was released on 2021-06-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Chevrolet was Number One in the sales race. If you needed a car, chances are Chevrolet made it. However, in 1964 there arose a problem. Some guy at Ford came up with a car called the Mustang, maybe you've heard of it? But don't worry, Chevrolet had a solution called the Camaro. In racing, where you are on lap one isn't nearly as important as your position when the checkered flag falls. By 1981, Camaro was so far in front of Mustang, Henry needed binoculars to see the Z28's taillights! Camaro was part of the speed shop scene, modified by the most famous names of the muscle car era. In racing, Chevrolet's pony left no stone unturned, inside and outside America. With the fuel crisis, insurance, and inflation, America sought a new kind of coupe. The Bowtie boys even outsold Mustang, with that Z28 having the upper hand in the Chevrolet versus Ford rivalry. Chevrolet's dedicated coupe even outfoxed Ford's sedan based Mustang. If the Corvette is the King of American Sportscars, then 'The Hugger' must be the Prince of Ponies!
Book Synopsis Selling the American Muscle Car by : Diego Rosenberg
Download or read book Selling the American Muscle Car written by Diego Rosenberg and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2016-10-14 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As the muscle car wars developed in the early 1960s, auto manufacturers scrambled to find catchy marketing campaigns to entice the buying public into their dealerships. General Motors, Ford, and Chrysler, with all their divisions, as well as AMC and Studebaker, inevitably sank billions of dollars into one-upmanship in an effort to vie for the consumer's last dollar. Automotive writer Diego Rosenberg examines the tactics and components used by manufacturers in waging war against one another in the muscle car era. Manufacturers poured millions into racing programs, operating under the principle of "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday." Cars were given catchy nicknames, such as The GTO Judge, Plymouth Roadrunner, Cobra, and Dodge Super Bee. Entire manufacturer lines were given catchy marketing campaigns, such as Dodge's Scat Pack, AMC's Go Package, and Ford's Total Performance. From racing to commercials to print ads, from dealer showrooms to national auto shows, each manufacturer had its own approach in vying for the buyer's attention, and gimmicks and tactics ranged from comical to dead serious. Selling the American Muscle Car: Marketing Detroit Iron in the 60s and 70s takes you back to an era when options were plentiful and performance was cheap. You will relive or be introduced to some of the cleverest marketing campaigns created during a time when America was changing every day.
Book Synopsis The Legend of American Motors by : Marc Cranswick
Download or read book The Legend of American Motors written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2022-09-06 with total page 288 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The story of American Motors: the little company that made a big impact.
Book Synopsis Muscle Car Brake Upgrades by : Bobby Kimbrough
Download or read book Muscle Car Brake Upgrades written by Bobby Kimbrough and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Details how to select, install, and calibrate high-performance aftermarket brake systems specifically for your classic muscle car. Other brake system books cover all cars and all applications, but this book is dedicated to muscle cars only! With this volume, you can follow detailed, thorough, step-by-step procedures to install systems on a variety of popular muscle cars from Ford, Chrysler, and General Motors. As a result, you will have a car with brakes on par with the handling and horsepower of modified cars today. Many 1960s and 1970s muscle cars still carry the outdated and rudimentary OEM drum or underpowered stock disc/drum brake systems. These hinder handling agility and stopping performance, and they are a subpar safety system. Muscle cars are meant to be driven aggressively, and the brake system needs to match the performance of the drivetrain. The fundamentals of system design, operation, and component function are clearly explained so you understand all principles, equipment, and available kits. With this knowledge, you can select the best brake system for your car and application. However, selecting the right equipment is just the first step. This book delivers detailed step-by-step instructions and photos so you can confidently install an aftermarket high-performance brake system, such as a kit from Wilwood, Baer, CCP, and others on a variety of muscle cars. Covered are aftermarket brake conversions for factory size 14- to 15-inch wheels as well as installs for 16- to 20-inch wheels. You are shown how to select individual components and install master cylinders, steel-braided brake lines, calipers, rotors, and proportioning valves. Whether you're driving a high-performance street, Pro Touring, autocross, drag racing, or road racing car, these brake system installs dramatically increase performance and safety.
