A vivid visual record of America's most popular pickup trucks The most complete history available of Ford's greatest pickup A comprehensive compilation of detailed specifications and photos of over 50 years of Ford pickups A year-by-year review of the Ford F-series pickups Detailed information on prices and options Examines in detail both limited edition and mass-produced F-series pickups Loaded with photos, many in color. This book examines all aspects of the history of one of Ford Motor Company's greatest successes, its F-series pickups. Complementing a detailed text examining annual model changes, options, specifications and the unique appeal of Ford's limited-edition and high-performance pickups are hundreds of illustrations, many in color.
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Robert Ackerson lives in the small upstate New York community of Schenevus. Formerly a public school teacher, he now writes full-time on a wide variety of automotive topics. He is also the author of Veloce Publishing's Chrysler 300- America's Most Powerful Car. Having owned several F-series pickups, he is very familiar both with their heritage and their versatility.
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The most comprehensive book just got better.,
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This review is from: Ford F-100/F-150 Pickup 1953-1996: America's Best-selling Truck (Paperback)
This is the updated and softcover version of the book.And,it just got better.A complete history of these vehicles with colour diagrams,colour and black & white photos throughout and plenty of details,specifications,etc make this the most comprehensive book on these vehicles.If you love the F-100-F-250 pick-ups then this book is for you.I enjoyed this book so much I didnt bother to find faults.This publisher are known for their comprehensive books and this book maintains the standards.This book will please most people.
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This review is from: Ford F-100/F-150 Pickup 1953-1996: America's Best-selling Truck (Paperback)
If you're looking for a highly detailed history on the Ford F-series then look no further. This softcover version boasts incredibly detailed statistics/sketches/photographs/artwork and information on one of the greatest lines of pickups ever made.If you love Ford trucks and would like to learn more about their great history then treat yourself to this informative and entertaining book that every Ford fan will love.
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Reporting an investment of 30 million dollars in research, design, tooling, and plant facilities for a new line of trucks for 1953, Ford used the occasion of its 50th anniversary to adopt a new model nomenclature which identified its light duty pickup as the F-100. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wheellip moldings, pickup box cover, bright hub caps, tailgate applique, duty black vinyl, side tool storage box, bright body side moldings, high output heater, sliding front window, rear step bumper, tailgate moldings, vinyl seat trim, heavy duty front springs, contour bumper, painted rear bumper, interior color selection, argent styled steel wheels, side exterior mirror, clearcoat metallic, cloth seat trim, monaural radio, channel bumper, inch wheelbase models, forged aluminum wheels, vinyl bolsters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy Ford Motor Company, Ranger Lariat, Raven Black, Wimbledon White, Custom Styleside, Sport Custom, Colonial White, Candyapple Red, Silver Metallic, Pure White, Custom Flareside, Midnight Blue Metallic, Corinthian White, Motor Life, Ranger Styleside, Holly Green, Option Price, Protection Group, Goldenrod Yellow, Caribbean Turquoise, Courtesy Dave Dorf, Harbor Blue, Light Group, Northland Special, Rangoon Red New!
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Reporting an investment of 30 million dollars in research, design, tooling, and plant facilities for a new line of trucks for 1953, Ford used the occasion of its 50th anniversary to adopt a new model nomenclature which identified its light duty pickup as the F-100. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
wheellip moldings, pickup box cover, bright hub caps, tailgate applique, duty black vinyl, side tool storage box, bright body side moldings, high output heater, sliding front window, rear step bumper, tailgate moldings, vinyl seat trim, heavy duty front springs, contour bumper, painted rear bumper, interior color selection, argent styled steel wheels, side exterior mirror, clearcoat metallic, cloth seat trim, monaural radio, channel bumper, inch wheelbase models, forged aluminum wheels, vinyl bolsters Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Courtesy Ford Motor Company, Ranger Lariat, Raven Black, Wimbledon White, Custom Styleside, Sport Custom, Colonial White, Candyapple Red, Silver Metallic, Pure White, Custom Flareside, Midnight Blue Metallic, Corinthian White, Motor Life, Ranger Styleside, Holly Green, Option Price, Protection Group, Goldenrod Yellow, Caribbean Turquoise, Courtesy Dave Dorf, Harbor Blue, Light Group, Northland Special, Rangoon Red New!
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Front Cover | Table of Contents | First Pages | Index | Back Cover | Surprise Me!
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