Collector's Originality Guide Mustang 1964 1/2-1966 - Brossura

Date, Colin

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0760337454 ISBN 13: 9780760337455

Casa editrice: Motorbooks Intl, 2009

Riassunto

Collector's Originality Guide: Mustang 1964 1/2-1966 is the definitive guide to one of the greatest cars in American history: The Ford Mustang. Launched to tremendous acclaim in the mid-1960s, this sporty car was an instant hit with buyers selling tens of thousands of units in its first months of production and launching an iconic Ford nameplate that continues on to this day. Naturally, the Mustang car became an instant classic, and has been a favorite among collectors and restorers for decades.

In this paperback reissue of the highly popular hardcover book, author and photographer
Colin Date walks through all of the details of the first-generation Mustang's 2 1/2-year production run, providing collectors with everything they need to know to identify, classify, and restore these iconic cars. Filled with gorgeous color photography, this book has been and continues to be a must-have for all Ford Mustang fans.

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The first generation Mustangs are the most coveted and collectible of all Mustangs. Original Mustang 1964 1/2 - 1966 will help you restore your Mustang to 100% originality with the aid of exceptionally crisp color photographs that guide you step-by-step through the entire process. Serial and engine numbers, paint codes, trim, options, and technical tips presented are invaluable aids for do-it-yourself restorers. Colin Date's expert techniques help you avoid the pitfalls that often ruin an otherwise successful restoration project .Mustang review, October, 2009...As the title suggests, this book only covers the popular 1964 1/2-66 model Mustangs. It starts with an introduction showing the basic differences between the years. Date plate information, dates on certain components, options, and many other details are covered. There are tons of nice pictures to go along with the great explanations. Under each model year, there are sections covering Body and Exterior Trim, Date Plates, Interior, Chassis, Engine Options, Exhaust, Transmissions, Clutches, Rear Axles, Suspension, Heating and Cooling, Electrical, Wheels and Tires, and more. And again, I cannot say enough about the great color photography that goes along with each section. 1965 and 1966 Mustang GT350's (Shelbys) are also covered in the same manner in the last chapter.I would say this is a 'must have' book for any 64 1/2-66 Mustang owner and/or enthusiast...Virginia Classic Mustang, December, 2009...To many, the 1964-66 Mustang ahs never been bettered. The Mustang today seems as popular today as it was when it was first launched in April 1964. It may seem odd, looking back at what we now know as the Muscle car era, but at the time the term 'pony car' was unknown. Consuquently, the impact on car buyers of all ages was amazing and 22,000 Mustangs were sold on the first day! This was an incredible feat, which wrenched sales away form dazed Chrysler and Chevrolet dealerships overnight. quite an achivment when you recal the car was only a falcon compact with a new body based on the Mustang II concept vehicle. As the author explaines, the trick was that in basic trim the car was cheap and cheerfull, but the options list was mind-blowing, allowing the potential buyer to order exactly what he/she wanted in the way of performance, confort, trim and accessories. this resulted in a surprsing variety of factory stock vehicles and ahs led to considerable problems in identifying 100-percent accurate restorations, or unmolested origional cars, to photograph for the book. It is estimated that only five percent of surviving firts-generation Mustangs are still in their factory showroom state. Over the yaers there have been a number of Mustang identification books guidebooks, but this one must surley be the the most comprhensive abd best illustrated. There is a potted history of the marque, from ford's General manager and Vice-President, lee Iacocca's original conception, to the cars arriving on the showroom floor. all the data necassery to identify specific cars from the door-mounted VIN plate is provided. The trim, colour, and engine codes, differences between Michigan and california-built cars, the available transmissions, wheel and tyre options and the factory accessories on offer and so on are all explained simply and clearly. There is also a section on the Shelby varients, including the 936 Mustangs sold to the Hertz renatl company and designated the GT35OH. The pictures are excellent and the text clear and informative. The book is highly recommended for Mustang owners and enthusiasts alike. --Classic American, Feb, 2010

This latest volume in Motorbooks' Collectors Originality Guide series covers Ford's seminal mid-Sixtioes Mustang. Featuring superb examples of original or cerfully restored cars, it catalouges coachwork details, chassis construction, suspension and brake set-up, engine specs and interior trim options. This book may only be 128 pages, but it lets you know exactly what a good 'Stang should look like. --Classic Cars, April, 2010

There's no shortage of 'Stang-related texts and we had initial reservations when this one landed on our desks. The subject matter may not be particularly inspired chioce but his good-value softback really does cover everything you could ever want to know about the original 'pny car', it's ideal reading should you need to decipher the differences between a D-code or K-code small-block....Octane, April, 2010....The Ford Mustang needs no introduction - ever sisnce it was launched to tremendous acclaim in 1964 it's been an all-American icon, with over 400,000 sales in it's first year of production alone. In this paperback re-issue of a hugely popular book, authro and photographer Colin date discusses all the important details of the first-generation Mustangs 2 1/2 year production run, providing collectors with everything needed to identify, classify and restore these legendary cars. detailed tables describe both standard and optional equipment for every model, including the famed Mustangs from Carroll Shelby's stable, all backed up by gorgeous colour photographs. Whetehr you're a collector, restorer, or simply a Mustang fan, this guide will be a worthy addittion to your library. --Classic Car Weekly, March, 2010

L'autore:

Colin Date was born and raised in Toronto, Canada. There he worked in the advertising and marketing field, primarily in the retail packaged goods industry. After relocating to Oregon in 1994, Colin became involved in the automotive publishing realm, writing and shooting numerous features for magazines such as Chevy High Performance, Mustang Monthly, Mopar Muscle, and Muscle Car Review. He is the editor of Legendary Ford Magazine.

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• Editore: Motorbooks Intl
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0760337454
• ISBN 13: 9780760337455
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128