Henry's Lady: An Illustrated History of the Model A Ford (The Ford Road Series, Vol. 2) (Hardcover)

~ Ray Miller (Author), Glenn Embree (Author) "The New York times, the country's leading metropolitan daily newspaper, seems full of articles and stories relative to the Ford Motor Company, but among them..." (more)
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Review

"Had I bought the book earlier I could have saved a lot of money on parts and on research calls." -- a reader, August 1977

Product Description

The "New Ford" was introduced in December of 1927. With a rare eye for design, the very appearance of the car suggested character. It implied integrity and promised performance. Incorporating a radically different sliding gear transmission. shock absorbers, twice the horsepower of the earlier Model T, and only a slightly increased price, loyal Ford owners without hesitation "laid it on the line" and acquired a new Ford.

Hours after driving the car for the first time, most were convinced that here at last was an automobile that not only "belonged", but which actually led the way into the future. No longer the butt of comics' humor, the new Ford had joined the country club set and in the words of a song written by Walter O'Keefe and shortly to become immensely popular......

"Henry Made a Lady Out of Lizzie".

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 320 pages
• Publisher: Evergreen Press (CA) (June 1972)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0913056030
• ISBN-13: 978-0913056035
• Product Dimensions: 11.1 x 8.4 x 1.1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #689,841 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The real nitty-gritty of the Model A Ford, April 2, 1999

By	Fan in Arizona (Kingman, AZ USA) - See all my reviews

This book is a "keeper" for anyone with an interest in the Ford Model "A". All of the various body styles from 1928 to 1931 are covered in detail. High quality photos accompany descriptions of both "standard" and "optional" features found on each body style. Kudos to the author and the photographer for a high quality book.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb, November 25, 2001

By	Dr. Roger MacMillan (Cooperstown, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

As an owner of a recently restored Model A this book is a MUST. Contained in it are all the fine points regarding the various body types and accessories. No wonder this book serves as a primer for the expert judging of Model A's.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Henry's Lady, December 1, 2008

By	Robert M. Richardson "Model A fan" (Renton Wa.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I have had this book for a number of years now. Sorry that this is late.
If you want to know about the Model A Ford, Henry's Lady is the book for you. It tells all about how the Model A got it's start and on to it's popularity. It also tells all the models, when they were introduced and the characteristics of each. A very informative book to have in your library! You will NOT be disappointed!
R. Michael Richardson