{"product_id":"ford-mustang-essential-buyers-guide-mustang-unbridled-2-book-set","title":"Ford Mustang: Essential Buyer's Guide \u0026 Mustang Unbridled 2 Book Set","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"max-width:900px;margin:0 auto;font-family:'Avenir Next',Avenir,Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;color:#232323 !important;background:#FFFFFF;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF6E8;padding:22px 24px;border-bottom:4px solid #E9C75B;\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"margin:0;font-size:26px;line-height:1.3;color:#232323 !important;font-weight:700;\"\u003eFord Mustang: Essential Buyer's Guide \u0026amp; Mustang Unbridled 2 Book Set\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:6px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B21E28 !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003e2 Book Box Set\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:22px 24px;border-left:6px solid #E9C75B;background:#FAF6E8;margin:20px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:0 0 10px 0;font-size:20px;color:#B21E28 !important;\"\u003eWhy This Set\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eThe 1962 V4-powered Mustang prototype started a story that spans six decades of production. This two-book set covers everything from the first generation to the modern Dark Horse and GTD supercar. You get a buyer's guide for 1964–1973 models and a massive history of the entire nameplate. Having both on your workbench helps you spot red flags during a purchase and understand the engineering decisions behind every generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF6E8;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B21E28 !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 1 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eFord Mustang: The Essential Buyer's Guide: First Generation, 1964–1973\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eThis guide covers the first-generation Ford Mustang from 1964 to 1973. The author uses restoration experience to explain the strengths, weaknesses, and quirks of America's original pony car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eYou can assess a potential purchase by looking at model variations, popular upgrades, and current market realities. The book covers paperwork, specifications, bodywork, trim, and engine condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eIdentify red flags and find promising cars for show-ready examples, dependable drivers, or restoration projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr style=\"border:0;border-top:2px solid #E9C75B;margin:12px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"margin:28px 0 0 0;\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FAF6E8;padding:12px 18px;border-left:6px solid #B21E28;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0;font-size:12px;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;color:#B21E28 !important;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBook 2 of 2\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:4px 0 0 0;font-size:20px;line-height:1.3;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eMustang Unbridled\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"padding:18px 18px 4px 18px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eRobert M. Kennedy tracks the history of the Mustang from the founding of Ford Motor Company through six decades of production. He details the impact of internal politics, engineering decisions, and racing endeavors on the brand's success.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eThe narrative includes key figures like Henry Ford II, Lee Iacocca, and Don Frey alongside influencers like Carroll Shelby, Steve Saleen, and Jack Roush. It covers the evolution from the 1962 prototype to the Boss and Shelby versions of the late 1960s.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin:0 0 14px 0;font-size:16px;line-height:1.6;color:#232323 !important;\"\u003eThis history includes the Mustang II, Fox body cars, and today's high-performance models. 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