Coches Ford USA: libros - historia y modelos

Henri Ford - Le parcours d'un visionnaire

We know the essential role of Henry Ford (1863-1947) in the democratic globalization of the automobile. In 1920, no less than 55% of the cars built in the world were Fords.
Since then, impressive figures have followed one another; when it celebrated its centenary in 2003, the company had already manufactured 300 000 000 automobiles, and the Ford Type F launched in 1948, still in production today, alone totals 32 000 000 units.
But we too often ignore the other activities, well ahead of his time, of this pioneer with an atypical and iconoclastic personality in other fields related or not to the automobile, and this is the main idea of this book.

Chapters:
1 - Henry Ford
2 - Edsel Ford (his son, president of the company since 1919)
3 - The men of the team
4 - On the water too (production of warships in series)
5 - The research work (mechanical file)
6 - The "vagabonds" (Henry and his very famous friends, including the President of the United States, go camping in the forests)
7 - The new trends (styling)
8 - Henry the "Show-Man" (the pavilions of the International Fairs)
9 - Henry Ford the aircraft manufacturer
10 - Workshops in the countryside
11 - The Ford factories
12 - Henry knows music and...dance!
13 - The Ford made of...soy plastic

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Patrick Lesueur
Presentación:	192 páginas, 29 x 24 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	350 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Francés
Editorial:	ETAI (F, 2014)
ISBN:	9782726897737

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

After being the icon of the streets of New York for two decades, the Ford Crown Victoria bowed out in favor of a Japanese minivan (Nissan) at the end of 2013.

The Yellow Cab has become over time a New York cliché as established as the Empire State Building, the Statue of Liberty, the Brooklyn Bridge or the hot dog vendors.

This return in pictures and interviews on the history of the Queen of Manhattan is also a magnificent walk in the streets of the city. Lover of the city of New York, Patrick Affouard, journalist of the daily press then photographer, author of several works published by ETAI, pays tribute to the "Crown Vic".

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Patrick Affouard
Presentación:	176 páginas, 29 x 24 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	250 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Francés
Editorial:	ETAI (F, 2015)
Colección:	Autofocus
ISBN:	9791028300555

Ford Fairlane (1955-1970) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring 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 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

Más información sobre los libros Brooklands Portfolio

Detalle del libro

Presentación:	140 páginas, 27 x 20.5 x 0.9 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	300 fotos
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1998)
Colección:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855204584

Ford Galaxie & LTD 1960-1976 - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring 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 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

Más información sobre los libros Brooklands Portfolio

Detalle del libro

Presentación:	176 páginas, 27 x 20 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	475 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Brooklands Books (GB, 2002)
Colección:	Gold Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855205918

Falcon (1960-1970) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book featuring 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 period articles, brought together from leading British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and engineering.
• Also driving impressions, original road tests, comparison tests, technical data, etc.

Más información sobre los libros Brooklands Portfolio

Detalle del libro

Presentación:	140 páginas, 27 x 20 x 0.9 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	300 fotos
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Brooklands Books (GB, 1998)
Colección:	Performance Portfolio
ISBN:	9781855204591

Edsel Ford and E.T.Gregorie - The Remarkable Design Team and Their Classic Fords of the 1930s and 1940s

The Remarkable Design Team and Their Classic Fords of the 1930s and 1940s
The relationship that developed between Edsel Ford and E.T. "Bob" Gregorie (Ford Motor Company's first design chief) was unique in automotive history. Gregorie leaned heavily on Edsel for his support and protection, and Edsel depended on Gregorie for his creative abilities.
This is the first book to provide in-depth analysis of how the early Fords, Mercurys and Lincolns were designed. Based on first hand discussions with Gregorie, author Henry Dominguez covers every major design of Gregorie's career.

Automotive historians have listed the 1936 Zephyr, 1938 Zephyr, and 1939 Continental as Gregorie's greatest achievements. This book details the hows and whys of every Ford product designed under his tutelage.

Contents:
- Foreword
- Preface
- Introduction
1) Mr. Gregorie and Mr. Ford - Designer and Patron
2) Ford Hires a Designer - "I've Been in Body Design - at Brewster"
3) Edsel Ford - Styling Executive
4) The Ford Model Y - Gregorie's First Ford Design
5) The 1933 and 1934 Fords - "Like a Man's Face"
6) The Continental Car I - "Long, Low, and Rakish"
7) The Continental Car II - Lower and Longer
8) The 1936 Lincoln-Zephyr - "The First Successfully - Streamlined Car in America"
9) The Continental Car III - "I Like Right-Hand-Drive Cars"
10) The Ford Design Department - "Anything the Boy Wants"
11) The 1935 - 1937 Fords - Years of Transition
12) The 1938 Lincoln-Zephyr - "It's Going to Ruin Us"
13) The 1939 Lincoln-Zephyr - Continental - "The Most Beautiful Car - in the World"
14) The 1938 - 1940 Fords - "From an Old Car to a New Car"
15) The 1939 Mercury - "Just a Stylized Ford"
16) The 1941 - 1948 Fords and - Mercurys - "That Hangdog Look"
17) Postwar Development - "A Little Ford and a Big Ford"
18) The 1949 Mercury and Lincoln - The Last Hurrah
19) The End of an Era - "...An Extended Vacation"
- Bibliography
- Index
- About the Author

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Henry Dominguez
Presentación:	333 páginas, 24 x 26.5 x 3.2 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	SAE International (USA, 1999)
ISBN:	9780768004007

Edsel - The Story of Henry Ford's Forgotten Son

Carefully crafted from thousands of Ford archives, written interviews, and first-hand accounts told by people who knew the man, "Edsel: The Story of Henry Ford's Forgotten Son", brings into focus the remarkable life of Edsel Ford.

The book chronicle's Edsel's life from his early days of growing up in and around his father's company, through the controversy of his World War I draft notice and eventual exemption, the design change from the Model T to the Model A, and the creation of the Ford Foundation. Twenty-seven chapters in all help to shed light on the life of a man who preferred to spend most of his life out of the limelight.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Henry Dominguez
Presentación:	470 páginas, 23 x 15.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ilustrado
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	SAE International (USA, 2002)
ISBN:	9780768009200

Ford Convertibles 1952-1967

Excellent primer and quick reference guide. Historic text and basic specifications. Large B&W photos close-up details. Covers the Ford Customline,Sunliner, Skyliner, Galaxie, Fairlane Falcon, Futura and Mustang.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Don Narus
Presentación:	88 páginas, 28 x 21.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	fotos en b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2016)
ISBN:	9781329774346

Ford Dynasty - A Photographic History

Founded in 1903, Ford Motor Company has enormously impacted the history and development of America, and the world, in the 20th century. What began as a small operation in a converted Detroit wagon factory has become the second largest industrial manufacturing corporation in the world, with active operations on six continents.
Unlike other automotive corporations, the Ford company has remained under the control and active management of its founding family for 100 years. Like the Kennedys, Vanderbilts, and Roosevelts, the Ford family has made an irreversible impact on American history and society.

Through a collection of over 200 images, "Ford Dynasty" tells the story of one extraordinary American family, their company, and its accomplishments over the course of a century.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Michael W.R. Davis, James K. Wagner
Presentación:	200 páginas, 23.5 x 16.5 x 0.8 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	200 fotos en b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Arcadia Publishing (USA, 2002)
ISBN:	9780738520391

Ford Hardtops 1952-1966

Covers Ford hardtop coupes and hardtop sedans from 1952 - 1966. Includes Ford Falcon, Fairlane, Galaxie, Thunderbird, Mustang.
Over 200 large B&W photos, details, basic specifications, historic summaries by year. Makes for a great primer and handy reference guide.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Don Narus
Presentación:	112 páginas, 28 x 21.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	200+ fotos en b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2017)
ISBN:	9781365659546

Ford Maverick and Mercury Comet 1970-77

El Ford Maverick era único, disponible en cuatro colores. Fue el primer subcompacto moderno de América, conocido como 'The Simple Machine', que combinaba la durabilidad de Ford con un precio asequible. El Maverick Grabber se introdujo como una alternativa económica a los coches deportivos más caros.
Mientras que el Mustang tenía el Cougar, el Grabber tenía el Comet GT como contraparte. El Maverick LDO (Luxury Décor Option) y el Mercury Comet con Custom Option fueron pioneros en el lujo de los coches pequeños, desafiando la idea de que el lujo requería un gran tamaño.
El tributo de Marc Cranswick a los pequeños Ford estadounidenses de los años 70 es una lectura obligada para los fanáticos de Maverick y Comet.

Este libro incluye:
- La historia del desarrollo del primer subcompacto de Estados Unidos
- Abarca los superdeportivos junior Maverick Grabber y Comet GT
- Maverick y Comet en carreras de aceleración y las leyendas que compitieron con ellos
- El Maverick en Sudamérica
- El Maverick y sus rivales
- Taller de velocidad contemporáneo y piezas de mejora para el Maverick
- Cómo Ford enfrentó los desafíos del mercado
- Ediciones limitadas, especiales regionales y fabricados por ellos mismos
- Fotos de archivo nostálgicas
- Una mirada al primo del Maverick, el Road Warrior, el cupé Mad Max.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Marc Cranswick
Presentación:	160 páginas, 25 x 20.5 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	241 fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Veloce Publishing Ltd (GB, 2021)
ISBN:	9781787116696

Ford Postwar Flatheads 1946-1953 Photo Archive

Travel back to a simpler time with this enjoyable collection of photographs. You'll find all of your favorite Fords presented in period black & white photos, complete with detailed captions describing the cars.
Original pricing and production numbers are included where available. Whether you are a Ford enthusiast or you simply want to recall fond memories, you'll have a ball browsing through this book.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	James H. Moloney
Presentación:	128 páginas, 21.5 x 26 x 1 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	141 fotos en b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Iconografix (USA, 2002)
ISBN:	9781583880807

Ford Sportsman - Includes Mercury 1946-1948

En 1945, Henry Ford II y el diseñador E.T. Gregorie crearon el "Sportsman", un descapotable con carrocería de madera diseñado para actualizar los modelos anteriores a la guerra que se utilizarían en 1946. Un prototipo se completó en octubre de 1945 y recibió aprobación para su producción. Sin embargo, las ventas fueron bajas y la fabricación solo duró dos años. A pesar de su corta producción, el "Sportsman" sigue siendo un modelo destacado en la historia del automóvil tras la Segunda Guerra Mundial.
Este libro ofrece un análisis detallado de los modelos "Sportsman" de Ford y Mercury.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Don Narus
Presentación:	122 páginas, 28 x 21.5 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	fotos en b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Lulu Press, Inc. (USA, 2012)
ISBN:	9781450776202

Ford Station Wagons 1929-1991 Photo History

The first station wagons were built to carry rail passengers and their luggage to and from the station and were called ''Depot Hacks.'' By the 1950s station wagons had become a common feature of suburban living.

From the Model T to the Pinto Cruising Wagon, this book chronicles Ford's entrees in this field. Included is a model history for each year with available options, production figures and more. A must have for all Ford Station Wagon fans.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Paul G. McLaughlin
Presentación:	120 páginas, 23 x 18.5 x 0.9 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	130 fotos en b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Iconografix (USA, 2003)
ISBN:	9781583881033

Fords of the Fifties

A complete work of art and information about Ford cars during this romantic decade of chrome, fins, and dual exhausts. Much of the color photography is by author Mike Parris, one of the country's foremost automotive photographers. Original photography and information from the archives of Ford Motor Company, Henry Ford Museum and Greenfield Village, and the Detroit Library's National Automotive Collection are also featured.

This is a must have for any classic car enthusiast. Parris blends a behind-the-scenes story of Ford Motor Company's survival and comeback from 1949 to 1959 with these beautiful images and details of classic Fords.
The company was losing 10 million dollars per month during the mid-1940's when 27-year-old Henry Ford II came back from the Navy to take charge and lead the company to one of the most successful decades in its history. After nearing the brink of bankruptcy, Ford Motor Company came bounding back with record profits, memorable products and dream cars that captured the minds of post-war America.
This book will become your best source of information for this great period in Ford automotive history.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Mike Parris
Presentación:	182 páginas, 28 x 21.5 x 1.1 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado con fotos en b/n y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	California Bill's (USA, 2001)
ISBN:	9781931128148

Full Size Fords 1955-1970 - Detailed History of Full-Size Sedans and Wagons

By 1955, the one-size car to fit all-customers era ended, and by 1960, Ford offered compact, mid-size, and full-size cars. While Ford's Mustang and Thunderbird stole the headlines, Ford's full-size models, the Galaxies, Fairlanes, XL/500s, LTD, Crown Victorias, and others, delivered exceptional comfort, performance, and style in a variety of different trim levels and power train packages. For families, the full-size car was the chosen mode of transportation.

Many owners remember these cars from their youth, and hold them in high regard. These models populated the roads and garages because Ford offered a full range of cars with the base six-cylinder engines all the way up to the high-performance 429 cubic-inch V-8.

This is a fascinating retrospective of the cars - the design process, manufacturing, equipment packages, and a thorough listing of options, interior patterns, and paint codes. All models from 1955 to 1970 that brought Ford to dominance in the full-size category are revealed in compelling detail.
The introduction of the Galaxie, the development of the Skyliner retractable roof car, the radical redesign of the 1960 models to counter Chevy's new sedan, and much more is covered. Period magazine reviews provide insight and perspective of the driving experience and performance of various full-size models.
A fascinating retrospective on Ford Y-Block engines as well as Ford FE engine family and the new for 1970 Lima series engine is also provided. In addition, author David Temple examines Ford's racing exploits, featuring the dual-quad 427 Cammer engine, the Galaxie Grand National race car, and factory and lightweight drag cars.

Más información sobre los libros CarTech S-A Design

Detalle del libro

Autor:	David W Temple
Presentación:	148 páginas, 28 x 21.5 x 0.8 cm, tapa blanda
Ilustración:	ilustraciones b/n
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	CarTech Inc (USA, 2010)
Colección:	S-A Design (SA176P)
ISBN:	9781613250709

The Complete Book of Classic Ford and Mercury Muscle Cars 1961-1973

Antes de que el Mustang se convirtiera en el muscle car más famoso de Ford, la compañía ya fabricaba automóviles de alto rendimiento. En 1961, Ford presentó los modelos Fairlane y Galaxie con motores V8 opcionales de 390 cu in, marcando el inicio de su legado en los muscle cars.
Estos vehículos fueron desarrollados dentro del programa «Total Performance» y probados en carreras de aceleración, óvalos, rallies europeos y circuitos. Esto llevó a la creación de modelos icónicos como el Shelby Mustang, los Boss 302 y 429 Mustang, Mercury Cougar, Cyclone GT y Spoiler.

Este libro ofrece una visión completa de los muscle cars de Ford desde principios de los años 60 hasta 1973, abordando su diseño, ingeniería e historia en competición. Es una fuente imprescindible para los aficionados a los vehículos de alto rendimiento de Ford.

Detalle del libro

Autor:	Donald Farr
Presentación:	176 páginas, 28.5 x 24.5 x 1.9 cm, tapa dura
Ilustración:	ricamente ilustrado con fotos y color
Idioma:	Inglés
Editorial:	Motorbooks International (USA, 2018)
ISBN:	9780760360248