Ford USA cars: books - model overviews (1960-1975)

Taxis de New-York: Ford Crown Victoria - 30 ans de règne (Autofocus)

Après avoir été pendant deux décennies l'icône des rues de New-York, la Ford Crown Victoria a tiré sa révérence au profit d'un monospace japonais (Nissan) depuis fin 2013.

Le Yellow cab est devenu avec le temps un cliché new-yorkais aussi établi que l'Empire State Building, la Statue de la Liberté, le Pont de BrooKlyn ou les vendeurs ambulants de hot-dogs.

Ce retour en images et en interview sur l'histoire de la reine de Manhattan est aussi une magnifique promenade dans les rues de la ville. Amoureux de la ville de New-york, Patrick Affouard, journaliste de la presse quotidienne puis photographe, auteur de plusieurs ouvrages publiés chez ETAI, rend hommage à la "Crown Vic".

Ford Fairlane (1955-1970) - Brooklands Performance Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ford Fairlane models from the years 1955-1970. Describes the Ford Failane Crown Victoria 272, 223, 292, 312, 332, 352, Fairlane 500, 390, Sports Coupé, Station Wagon, GTA, Pick-up, Custom, Cobra, Cobra Jet and 351.

• The 41 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Falcon (1960-1970) - Brooklands Performance Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ford Falcon models from the years 1960-1970. Describes the Ford Falcon Wagon, Fordor saloon, Futura, Futura Convertible, Futura V8, Sprint Coupé, Holman-Moody V8, 6, Futura Club Coupé, Futura Sports Coupé, Ranchero V8 and Futura Station Wagon.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Ford Galaxie & LTD 1960-1976 - Brooklands Gold Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Ford Galaxie and LTD models from the years 1960-1976. Describes the Ford Galaxie Starliner, Town saloon, 500, 500XL, Fastback, Convertible, LTD, LTD 428, LTD 429, LTD 390, Brougham, Wagon, Landau, LTD Town Car.

• The 47 articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet 1970-77

The Ford Maverick was a horse of a different color - four different colors, in fact. It was America's first modern subcompact; as 'The Simple Machine' it combined rugged Ford durability with looks that belied its bargain basement starter sticker.
Secondly, the Maverick was an attainable junior supercar. When ponies got pricey, the Maverick Grabber stepped in to fight inflation. And if the Mustang had the Cougar as an upscale cousin, the Grabber could have the Comet GT as its partner in crime.
Indeed, it was in the third area of small car luxury, that Maverick LDO (Luxury Décor Option), and Mercury Comet with Custom Option, were truly innovative. Ford was the first domestic to break the previously accepted tenet that luxury went with size.

Marc Cranswick's homage to the small US Fords of the 1970s is essential reading for all Maverick and Comet enthusiasts.

Features:
- The development history of America's first subcompact
- Covers Maverick Grabber & Comet GT junior supercars
- Maverick & Comet in drag racing, and the legends that raced them
- The Maverick in South America
- The Maverick and its rivals
- Contemporary speed shop and hop up parts for Maverick
- How Ford faced market challenges
- Limited editions, regional and coachbuilt specials
- Nostalgic archive photos
- A look at the Maverick's Road Warrior cousin, the Mad Max coupe.