Ford Mustang 60 Years

Donald Farr, David Pericak, Edwin Krenz, Carl Widmann

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Book cover for Ford Mustang 60 Years

Ford Mustang 60 Years

Ford Mustang 60 Years

Donald Farr, David Pericak, Edwin Krenz, Carl Widmann

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Get the full story of the original pony car in this expertly written, Ford-licensed, and stunningly illustrated Mustang history featuring commissioned photography as well as images from Ford's archives.

Performance and competition were in the air at Ford in the early 1960s. But it took Lee Iacocca's market perception for a vision to coalesce around a single car that could tap the growing youth market. That car was the Ford Mustang. Launched April 15, 1964, it was an immediate hit, blowing past all sales expectations to sell over 400,000 cars in its first year.

Created in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, Ford Mustang 60 Years recounts an uninterrupted six decades of success in the showroom, on the street, and on the world's racecourses. Mustang's seven generations have encompassed every permutation, from economy versions to muscle cars to slick-handling sport coupes to today's super high-performance Dark Horse and GTD models.

In Ford Mustang 60 Years, author Donald Farr recounts 60 stories chronicling milestones in the Mustang's long history, including:
  • The initial design and first models
  • The Millionth Mustang
  • Highlights from every generation
  • Carroll Shelby and the GT350
  • Starring roles in Bullitt and other movies
  • Race cars and pace cars
  • Creation of the 2005 Mustang
  • Dark Horse and GTD Mustangs

Ford Mustang 60 Years is a must for the bookshelf of any Ford or muscle car enthusiast.

About the Author

As editor of the Mustang Club of America's Mustang Times magazine, Donald Farr has been researching and writing about Mustangs for over 40 years. In addition to his magazine work, Farr has authored many books, including Ford Mustang: America's Favorite Pony Car, Mustang Boss 302: Ford's Trans-Am Pony Car, Legendary Ford and Mercury Muscle Cars, and co-wrote How to Restore Your Mustang and the Mustang Recognition Guide. Farr was inducted into the Mustang Hall of Fame in 2012.

Critical Reviews

"Rather than trying to retell the Mustang story in its entirety, which has been done so many times it begins to get a little tiring after awhile, Farr hits the high points
chronologically, using individual cars as vignettes to tell the Mustang's story. He does a masterful job. The book works. Donald Farr deserves a well-earned
round of applause. Anyone who likes Mustangs will want this book."

--Rick Kopec, Shelby American

"Mr. Farr juxtaposes significant cars from the Mustang's history with those people directly attached to that history. In taking this approach, the author confirms what many of us have long recognized: the car may be the star, but the story is made far more compelling with a strong supporting cast, and that often comes from the owners."

--David Boldt, Car Data

"This book, this hardbound cool little tome is much more of a STORY book than a HISTORY book...if you are a fan of Mustangs or heck, even an auto enthusiast, this is your book. The stories are so heartfelt with incredible photos (many by Farr himself) and just a joy to read."

--Blacktop Magazine

Publishing Information

Publisher: Motorbooks International
Pub date: 2024-10-22
Length: 256 pages

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