The Complete Book of Ford Mustang & Mustang By Design 2 Book Set

Ford Mustang History & Design Development Book Bundle

This Mustang book bundle combines two detailed and beautifully illustrated volumes covering the complete history, evolution, and creation of America’s most iconic pony car. Together, these books explore not only the Mustang’s six-decade legacy, but also the fascinating behind-the-scenes story of how the original Mustang was designed, developed, and launched into automotive history.

Perfect for Mustang enthusiasts, Ford collectors, automotive historians, designers, restorers, and muscle car fans, this bundle provides both a broad model-by-model Mustang reference and a firsthand look into the creative process that brought the original Mustang to life.

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, Fifth Edition

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, Fifth Edition is an officially licensed and lavishly illustrated reference covering more than 60 years of Mustang history. Updated through the 2026 model year, this comprehensive volume traces the evolution of the Mustang from the original 1964-1/2 models to modern high-performance variants like the Dark Horse and GTD.

Inside readers will find:

• In-depth Mustang history and commentary
• Detailed factory specifications
• Coverage of Boss and Shelby performance models
• Rare prototypes and experimental vehicles
• Anniversary editions and pace cars
• Street and competition performance packages
• Extensive photography covering every Mustang generation

Created in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, this book is an outstanding visual and historical reference for anyone passionate about Mustang history and performance.

Mustang Design and Development Story

This fascinating volume explores the true story behind the creation of the Ford Mustang through the firsthand experiences of award-winning Ford designer and stylist Gale Halderman, whose original design sketch became the foundation for the Mustang project.

Authors and Mustang enthusiasts James Dinsmore and James Halderman take readers behind the scenes at Ford Motor Company to reveal the real story of the Mustang’s conception, styling, engineering, and production. Gale Halderman provides unique insight into the demanding process of transforming a simple sketch into one of the most successful automobiles in history.

The book retraces the complete design and development process, including:

• Initial Mustang sketches and concept ideas
• Clay models, prototypes, and preproduction cars
• The Mustang’s debut at the 1964 World’s Fair
• The development of the fastback Mustang models
• The rise of GT and Mach 1 performance variants
• The birth of the pony car era

Readers gain an insider’s perspective on the creativity, engineering, styling decisions, and corporate challenges involved in bringing the Mustang to market. The book captures how the Mustang forever changed the automotive industry with its sporty styling, affordability, and performance image.

Why These Books Work Well Together

Together, these books create a complete Mustang reference set that covers both the Mustang’s overall evolution and the remarkable story of its creation. The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, Fifth Edition provides the broad historical and visual overview of Mustang history across six decades, while the Mustang design and development book offers a deeper behind-the-scenes look at how the original Mustang was conceived and developed inside Ford.

This bundle is especially valuable for enthusiasts who want more than specifications and photos alone. It combines Mustang history, design insight, engineering development, performance heritage, and firsthand accounts from the people who helped shape one of the most influential American cars ever built.