Synopses & Reviews
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.
Review
Route66chronicles.blogspot.com “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.”
Review
Route66chronicles.blogspot.com “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.”
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
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.
Synopsis
Mike Mueller has worked as a freelance automotive photojournalist since 1991. A graduate of the University of Illinois’ journalism program, Mueller has held staff positions with Automobile Quarterly, Corvette Fever, Muscle Car Review, and Mustang Monthly, among others. A lifetime car enthusiast, Mueller has written and contributed to over 50 automotive books and has written articles for Autoweek, Car Craft, Street Rodder, Collectible Automobile, Esquire, Life, and Men’s Journal. He resides in Kennesaw, Georgia.
Synopsis
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.
About the Author
Mike Mueller (Arlington, Texas) has worked as a freelance automotive photojournalist since 1991. A 1983 graduate of the University of Illinois’ journalism program, Mueller held staff positions from 1987 to 1991 with Automobile Quarterly, Corvette Fever, Muscle Car Review, and Mustang Monthly, among others. A lifetime car enthusiast, Mueller has written/photographed more than 25 automotive history (including pickup trucks) books and contributed photography to at least that many more. Among his long list of titles are Motorbooks’ The Complete Book of Classic GM Muscle, The Complete Book of Corvette, The Complete Book of Dodge & Plymouth Muscle, and The Complete Book of Mustang. He also has photographed dozens of car/truck calendars and contributed more than 1,000 articles to magazines like Car Craft, AutoWeek, Street Rodder, Motor Trend's Truck Trend, Car Collector, Baseball Digest, and American History Illustrated. His photos have appeared in LIFE, Forbes, Esquire, Automobile, Popular Hot Rodding, and countless other publications.
Table of Contents
Contents Acknowledgments Introduction: Old Paint Chapter 1: 1964–1966: Off and Running
Chapter 7: 1979–1993: Spurred On Chapter 8: 1994–2004: Reborn Again Chapter 9: 1993–2006: Hissing Horses Chapter 10: 2005–2007: Back to the Future