The Complete Book of Ford Mustang & Fords of the Sixties 2 Book Set

Ford Mustang & Ford Performance History Book Bundle

This Ford automotive book bundle combines two richly illustrated volumes that explore the history, performance legacy, racing dominance, and cultural impact of Ford Motor Company and the Mustang across some of the most exciting decades in automotive history.

Perfect for Mustang enthusiasts, Ford collectors, muscle car fans, racing historians, and classic American car lovers, this bundle offers both a comprehensive model-by-model Mustang reference and a deep dive into Ford’s legendary high-performance era of the 1960s.

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, Fifth Edition

The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, Fifth Edition is an officially licensed and beautifully illustrated reference covering more than 60 years of Mustang history. Updated through the 2026 model year, this comprehensive volume traces the complete evolution of America’s best-known pony car from the original 1964-1/2 models to today’s high-performance Dark Horse and GTD variants.

Inside readers will find detailed commentary, factory specifications, and stunning photography featuring:

• The earliest six-cylinder Mustangs
• Boss and Shelby performance legends
• Modern Mustang performance models
• Rare concept and prototype vehicles
• Anniversary editions and pace cars
• Street and racing performance packages

Created in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, this book serves as an essential visual and historical resource for Mustang fans and muscle car enthusiasts alike.

Fords of the Sixties

Fords of the Sixties by Michael Parris explores one of the most important and exciting decades in Ford Motor Company history. Covering Ford’s Total Performance era, this beautifully illustrated volume examines the cars, personalities, racing programs, and business decisions that helped shape Ford’s performance image during the 1960s.

The book covers the rise of legendary vehicles and programs including:

• The Ford Mustang and Falcon
• Shelby Cobras and GT40 race cars
• Ford’s victories at Le Mans, Indy, NASCAR, and Trans-Am
• Fairlane and Mustang GT performance models
• Boss 302, 427, and 429 performance engines

Featuring stunning color photography and stories drawn from first-hand interviews and Ford Motor Company archives, the book explores the leadership of Henry Ford II, Lee Iacocca, Carroll Shelby, and the racers and engineers who helped turn Ford into a global performance powerhouse.

From NASCAR battles against GM muscle cars to Ford’s determination to dominate international racing after Ferrari refused a buyout offer, Fords of the Sixties captures the excitement, innovation, and horsepower wars that defined the era.

Why These Books Work Well Together

Together, these books provide a broad and exciting look at Ford’s performance heritage and the Mustang’s place within it. The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, Fifth Edition delivers a complete visual history of the Mustang across six decades, while Fords of the Sixties focuses on the explosive decade that gave birth to the Mustang and established Ford as a dominant force in both performance cars and motorsports.

This bundle works exceptionally well for readers who want to understand not only the evolution of the Mustang itself, but also the larger Ford performance culture, racing programs, engineering innovations, and leadership decisions that helped shape the muscle car era.