{"product_id":"mustang-unbridled-ford-mustang-60-years-2-book-set","title":"Mustang Unbridled \u0026 Ford Mustang 60 Years 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eDeep-dive into the full story behind Ford’s beloved pony car in this high-octane history.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eMustang Unbridled\u003c\/i\u003e delivers the most comprehensive account of Ford’s Mustang ever published, a thrilling ride through six decades of continuous production that reveals one of history’s greatest automotive success stories.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAuthor Robert M. Kennedy begins before the beginning, outlining the evolution of Ford Motor Company from its founding through the early 1960s, delineating the key events that set the Blue Oval on a performance-car path.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom there, Kennedy steers the reins of Mustang’s story through each of its generations, detailing the impacts of internal and external politics, engineering decisions, advertising campaigns, competitive models, racing endeavors, pop culture, and world events, on its unprecedented success. Henry Ford II, Lee Iacocca, Don Frey, and other Ford staff set the stage, joined by a host of key outside influencers, including Carroll Shelby, Steve Saleen, Jack Roush, Vaughn Gittin, Jr., and many more.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the V4-powered Mustang prototype of 1962 to the fire-breathing, world-beating Boss and Shelby versions of the late ’60s and early ’70s; and from the Mustang II and Fox body cars to today’s high-performance Dark Horse and GTD supercar, \u003ci\u003eMustang Unbridled\u003c\/i\u003e offers an unequaled examination of Ford’s legendary pony car.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“Robert M. Kennedy’s dogged research and ability to uncover truths that have been vetted with Mustang notables gives \u003ci\u003eMustang Unbridled\u003c\/i\u003e some eye-opening viewpoints that may leave fans re-thinking what they thought they knew about Ford’s steel steed.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—John M. Clor, Enthusiast Communications Manager, Ford Racing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e“In \u003ci\u003eMustang Unbridled\u003c\/i\u003e Robert M. Kennedy weaves the waves of national and global change into his Mustang historical narrative. Kennedy brings a fresh perspective and ‘youthful’ enthusiasm to a car that has always been about the fun and joy of youth.”\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e—Donald Farr, Editor, \u003ci\u003eMustang Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eGet the full story of the original pony car in this expertly written, Ford-licensed, and stunningly illustrated Mustang history featuring commissioned photography and images from Ford’s archives.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePerformance 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCreated in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, \u003ci\u003eFord Mustang 60 Years\u003c\/i\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eFord Mustang 60 Years\u003c\/i\u003e, author Donald Farr recounts 60 stories chronicling milestones in the Mustang’s long history, including:\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe initial design and first models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Millionth Mustang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlights from every generation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarroll Shelby and the GT350\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarring roles in \u003ci\u003eBullitt\u003c\/i\u003e and other movies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRace cars and pace cars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreation of the 2005 Mustang\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDark Horse and GTD Mustangs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eFord Mustang 60 Years\u003c\/i\u003e is a must for the bookshelf of any Ford or muscle car enthusiast.","brand":"Midlife Classic Cars","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51953130504472,"sku":"KIT9781577158332\/9780760389201","price":57.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0057\/9813\/3831\/files\/kit97815771583329780760389201.jpg?v=1776220857","url":"https:\/\/www.midlifeclassiccars.com\/en-de\/products\/mustang-unbridled-ford-mustang-60-years-2-book-set","provider":"MidlifeClassicCars.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}