Automóviles Ford EE. UU.: libros - historia, modelos y técnica

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.

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

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.

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.

In 1945 Henry Ford II and designer E.T. Gergorie got together and come up with the "Sportsman". A woodie convertible that they thought might perk up the warmed over 1942s that would become the 1946 models.
A prototype was built in October 1945 and was given a green light for full production. Sales were meager and production only lasted two years, but the "Sportsman" left an indelible mark on post World War II auto history.
This book gives you a close-up look at both the Ford and Mercury "Sportsman".

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 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.

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.

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.

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.

Though the Mustang remains Ford's most famous muscle car, the company had been building muscle cars since it introduced the sleek Fairlane and Galaxie models with optional 390 cubic-inch big-block V-8 engines in 1961.
These cars were part of Ford's Total Performance program, which tested cars in the crucible of racing at drag strips, oval circuits, European rally events, and road courses, resulting in legendary muscle cars like the Shelby Mustang, Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs, Mercury Cougar, Cyclone GT, and Spoiler.

"The Complete Book of Classic Ford and Mercury Muscle Cars" covers all of Ford Motor Company's high-performance muscle cars from the early 1960s to 1973. It's the bible of muscle every disciple of Ford performance needs.

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".

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures Ford Fairlane des années 1955-1970. Description des modèles Ford Failane Crown Victoria 272, 223, 292, 312, 332, 352, Fairlane 500, 390, Sports Coupe, Station Wagon, GTA, Pick-up, Custom, Cobra, Cobra Jet et 351.

• Les 41 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures Ford Falcon des années 1960-1970. Description des modèles Ford Falcon Wagon, Fordor Sedan, Futura, Futura Convertible, Futura V8, Sprint Coupe, Holman-Moody V8, 6, Futura Club Coupe, Futura Sports Coupe, Ranchero V8 et Futura Station Wagon.

• Les articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique.
• Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

Un livre de Brooklands consacré aux voitures Ford Galaxie et LTD des années 1960-1976. Description des modèles Ford Galaxie Starliner, Town Sedan, 500, 500XL, Fastback, Convertible, LTD, LTD 428, LTD 429, LTD 390, Brougham, Wagon, Landau, LTD Town Car.

Les 47 articles, parus à l'époque dans la presse automobile anglo-saxonne, sont une bonne source d'information sur l'histoire, l'évolution des modèles et la technique. Cet ouvrage contient aussi des impressions de conduite, des tests routiers et comparatifs, des données techniques, etc.

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.

L'on connait le rôle primordial de Henry Ford (1863-1947) dans la mondialisation démocratique de l'automobile, En 1920 pas moins de 55 % des voitures construits dans le monde sont des Ford.
Depuis cette date les chiffres impressionnants se succèdent, lors de la célébration de son centenaire en 2003, l'entreprise avait déjà fabriquée 300 000 000 automobiles, et le Ford Type F lancé en 1948, toujours en production de nos jours, totalise à lui seul 32 000 000 d'unités.
Mais on ignore trop souvent les autres activités très en avance sur son temps de ce pionnier doté d'une personnalité atypique et iconoclaste dans d'autres domaines liées ou non à l'automobile, et c'est bien la l'idée maitresse de cet ouvrage.

Les chapitres :
1 - Henry Ford,
2 - Edsel Ford (son fils président de l'entreprise dès 1919)
3 - Les hommes de l'équipe,
4 - Sur l'eau aussi (fabrication de bâtiments de guerre en série)
5 - Les travaux de recherches (dossier mécanique)
6 - Les "vagabonds" (Henry et ses très célèbres amis, y compris le Président desEtats-Unis font du camping dans les forets),
7 - Les nouvelles tendances (stylisme)
8 - Henry the "Show-Man" ( les pavillons des Foires Internationales)
9 - Henry Ford l'avionneur,
10 - Des ateliers à la campagne
11 - Les usines Ford,
12 - Henry connait la musique et...la danse !
13 - La Ford en matière plastique de...soja

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.