Mustang Designer

Author : Ray Wagner
Publisher : Smithsonian Institution
ISBN 13 : 1588344282
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.81/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mustang Designer written by Ray Wagner and published by Smithsonian Institution. This book was released on 2014-12-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mustang Designer tells the story of American wartime fighter development, including engines and armaments, as part of a nationwide program of aircraft builders and fliers, focusing on Edgar Schmued, the designer of the Mustang. The P-51 Mustang is widely regarded as the best propeller-driven fighter that ever flew. What many might not realize is that the plane's developer was a German migrant. This book tells of how Schmued created a weapon that would ultimately prove lethal to the aspirations of those who had seized control over his native land.

Author : James Dinsmore
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613254075
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.73/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mustang by Design written by James Dinsmore and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2018-09-14 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial} Without question, the 1964-1/2 Mustang is one of the most important and influential cars in automotive history. When Ford launched the Mustang, it created an automotive revolution. Award-winning designer and stylist Gale Halderman was at the epicenter of the action at Ford, and, in fact, his initial design sketch formed the basis of the new Mustang. He reveals his involvement in the project as well as telling the entire story of the design and development of the Mustang. Authors and Mustang enthusiasts James Dinsmore and James Halderman go beyond the front doors at Ford into the design center, testing grounds, and Ford facilities to get the real, unvarnished story. Gale Halderman offers a unique behind-the-scenes perspective and firsthand account of the inception, design, development, and production of the original Mustang. With stinging losses from the Edsel fresh in minds at Ford, the Mustang project was an uphill battle from day one. Lee Iacocca and his assembled team had a herculean task to convince Henry Ford II to take a risk on a new concept of automobile, but with the help of Hal Sperlich’s detailed market research, the project received the green light. Henry Ford II made it clear that jobs were on the line, including Iacocca’s, if it failed. The process of taking a car from sketch to clay model to prototype to preproduction and finally finished model is retraced in insightful detail. During the process, many fascinating experimental cars, such as the Mustang I two-seater, Mustang II prototype, Mustang Allegro, and Shorty, were built. But eventually the Mustang, based on the existing Ford Falcon, received the nod for final production. In a gala event, it was unveiled at the 1964 World’s Fair in New York. The Mustang received public accolades and critical acclaim, and soon it became a runaway hit. After the initial success, Ford designers and Gale Halderman designed and developed the first fastback Mustangs to compliment the coupes. The classic Mustang muscle cars to follow, including the GT, Mach 1, and others, are profiled as well. The Mustang changed automotive history and ushered in the pony car era as a nimble, powerful, and elegantly styled sports coupe. But it could so easily have stumbled and wound up on the scrap pile of failed new projects. This is the remarkable and dramatic story of how the Mustang came to life, the demanding design and development process, and, ultimately, the triumph of the iconic American car.

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : Complete Book Series
ISBN 13 : 0760372888
Total Pages : 327 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Ford Mustang written by Mike Mueller and published by Complete Book Series. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, 4th Edition details the development, technical specifications, and history of America’s original pony car, now updated to cover cars through the 2021 model year.

Author : Wes Duenkel
Publisher : CarTech Inc
ISBN 13 : 1613256000
Total Pages : 176 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford Mustang 2011-2014 written by Wes Duenkel and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2021-12-06 with total page 176 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximize the potential of your 2011–2014 Mustang with this new book! The Ford Mustang has seen quite an evolution in its 50-plus years of existence. Times change, consumer demands change, and sometimes, you stop and wonder, "How did we get here?" Ford’s designers and its customers were thinking the same thing in the early 2000s. The evolution from the classic original design to the New Edge styling of the 1999–2004 models had some scratching their heads. Ford decided to take a bold turn back to the Mustang’s roots with the fifth-generation model, which made its debut for the 2005 model year and lasted through 2014. Echoing the Mustang fastback design of the 1960s, Ford inspired a path of retro design that the Camaro and Challenger followed shortly thereafter. The move proved incredibly popular with enthusiasts. Of course, with car enthusiasts, the immediate thought was, "How can we make this new Mustang even better?" The big news in 2011 was the introduction of the new 5.0-liter Coyote engine, which was a huge upgrade over the previous 4.6-liter engine. In Ford Mustang 2011–2014: How to Build and Modify, Mustang expert Wes Duenkel takes you through the entire car, system by system, to explore ways to get more performance out the last of the fifth-generation Mustangs. Included are chapters on engine modifications, brake and exhaust upgrades, power adders, chassis and suspension upgrades, cooling system modifications, and EFI and tuning tips. Wheels and tires, differentials, electronic upgrades, and more are also covered. The 2011–2014 Mustangs are finding their way into the affordable category at present with warranties expiring and acquisition costs being very reasonable. Of course, as with all generations of Mustang, there is a robust aftermarket to explore for performance parts and accessories. Ford Mustang 2011–2014: How to Build and Modify covers it all and will help you make your Mustang everything you want it to be.

Author : John Wagner, Edward
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780517088203
Total Pages : pages
Book Rating : 4.07/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mustang Designer written by John Wagner, Edward and published by . This book was released on 1992-08-01 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Donald Farr
Publisher : Motorbooks International
ISBN 13 : 0760352143
Total Pages : 259 pages
Book Rating : 4.44/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford Mustang written by Donald Farr and published by Motorbooks International. This book was released on 2017-02-06 with total page 259 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In Ford Mustang: America's Original Pony Car, acclaimed Mustang writer Donald Farr celebrates this iconic car. Created in cooperation with Ford, the book features some 400 photos from company archives.

Author : Donald Farr
Publisher : Quarto Publishing Group USA
ISBN 13 : 0760364427
Total Pages : 163 pages
Book Rating : 4.20/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Speed Read Mustang written by Donald Farr and published by Quarto Publishing Group USA. This book was released on 2018-05-22 with total page 163 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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. 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 art–inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.

Author : A.T. McKenna
Publisher : ABDO Publishing Company
ISBN 13 : 1617865710
Total Pages : 34 pages
Book Rating : 4.18/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Mustang written by A.T. McKenna and published by ABDO Publishing Company. This book was released on 2000-09-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Surveys the history of the Ford Mustang automobile and its designs, engines, and performance.

Author : Mike Mueller
Publisher : Motorbooks
ISBN 13 : 9780760338308
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.02/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Book of Mustang written by Mike Mueller and published by Motorbooks. This book was released on 2010-12-24 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ford’s Mustang is America’s most iconic pony car. This lavishly illustrated work walks readers through Mustang’s forty-plus years of continuous production—a rich and varied history nearly unmatched in the automotive world. 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 an automotive legend for nearly a half century. With extensive details, specs, and photographic coverage, this book is the ultimate resource on America’s best-loved pony car. Now updated to include all models through 2011.

Author : Clive Branson
Publisher : Amberley Publishing Limited
ISBN 13 : 1445687895
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.96/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Ford Mustang written by Clive Branson and published by Amberley Publishing Limited. This book was released on 2019-09-15 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fully illustrated, this book focuses on the First Generation (1964–1973) and the evolution of the Ford Mustang.