Ultimate Mustang (Hardcover)

by Patrick Covert (Author)
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A celebration of America's beloved Pony Car, from its splash debut to the sophisticated seventh generation.

No sports car has ever captured the heart of the American consumer in quite the same way as the Ford Mustang. Here is the saga of the Pony Car throughout seven generations of design and technological innovation. Beautiful full-color photographs and comprehensive text illustrate the Mustang's complete history, year by year, including interior and exterior evolution, racing advances, and the people behind the development and success of this American icon. Development and Evolution: Ford Mustang is revealed to the public on April 17, 1964, and the love affair begins! Patrick Covert traces every aspect of one of the automobile industry's most fascinating stories, from its concept car beginning to the debut of America's first affordable sports car and beyond. The Muscle Car Era: The Mustang grew bigger and faster as the musclecar era began to take root. The envy of all the other automakers, this little sports car is credited with spurring a whole new generation of American fun machines known as "pony" cars. Ultimate Mustang has all the details from technical specifications to beauty shots of the most powerful beasts. The Shelby Mustang: Carroll Shelby, a race car driver who specialized in turning stock cars into fire-breathing dragons, packaged specially tuned versions of the Mustang. The first four generations of Mustangs were beneficiaries of this Shelby treatment, out of which game legendary names, such as the GT350 and the GT500. Whether you have a pony car in your own stable or have always wanted one, Ultimate Mustang is the only comprehensive guide to this phenomenon of the American automotive industry.

About the Author
Patrick Covert has been a serious automobile enthusiast since his early teens. Today, with four books and countless articles to his credit, Covert is recognized worldwide as a leading authority on car modeling. His Modeler's Guide to Scale Automotive Finishes, the Basics of Scale Automotive Modeling, and Building Better Scale Model Cars and Trucks are category bestsellers. In addition, Cover is the "Tips and Tech" columnist for Scale Auto Enthusiast magazine and a trustee on the board of the National Model Car Builders Museum in Salt Lake City. William Bozgan of Ford Motor Company is the technical editor and photo co-editor of Ultimate Mustang. Janine Bay, is Director, Global Vehicle Personalization of Ford Motor Company.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 192 pages
• Publisher: DK Publishing; First American Edition edition (May 2, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0789462443
• ISBN-13: 978-0789462442
• Product Dimensions: 11.4 x 9.3 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2.7 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #368,152 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About The Ford Mustang!!, June 25, 2001

By	John Shumate (Louisville, Kentucky United States) - See all my reviews

This is one great book. The cover for starters grabs your attention and when you open the book, Wow. Great photos, information, and the history of the Mustang all rolled up in one excellent book. I have always loved the Ford Mustang, as I am sure many of you who are considering this book are. And I promise, you will not be disappointed with this book. From development to its muscle car era, even great info on the Shelby Mustangs,and the late models, including the new Bullitt for 2001, this book has it all. The price is a bit high, but when you see this book, you will know the money spent is well worth the price of the book. This is a DK book, who makes some of the best books that explain things in laymens terms, for me what a lifesaver! I have the Star Wars books they produced, and this Mustang book carries on in that tradition of explaining to the reader what things mean, why one car had this option, and this car did not, how many cars were produced in a model year, what motors were offered, when the motors were first offered, why Carroll Shelby stopped making the Shelby Mustangs in 1970, why the Mustang has the following it does, and so much more. I would type more, but I am limited to so many words, but take my word, this is the Ultimate Mustang book. For the beginner just discovering Mustangs, this book is a great starting point, and for those of us who have known what it is about a Mustang, this book just adds to the mystique and does not disappoint. I say buy it. If you love the Mustang as much as I do, [your] money will be well spent. Just a great book all around!!

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars For The Mustang Lover, July 14, 2001

By	K.H. - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

The Ford Mustang has had a love affair with Americans since its inception. This book, with polished photos, easy to read format, and brilliant content is a must purchase for any car enthusist.

The book traces each generation of Mustangs as well as the difefrent varations in each "family." It shows the car in all its glory as well as its failures. We get to view the Shelby's, Saleens, Cobras, Mach's, and GTs as well as the pathic Mustang II Coupe. The reader will also get a glance at Mustangs production models and designs.

If you like the American pony cars, then you'll love this book. Long live the Mustang!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome book-- for any Mustang Lover, September 11, 2001

By A Customer

This was a gift for my boyfriend--a Mustang owner and lover! He loves it! It's very informative, has great pictures, and information on the history of the Mustang. This book includes the number of models reproduced and he loved that aspect! Not only does it include info on the cars itself but Mustang Memorabilia!! Too Cool of a Book!