Ford Racing Century
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Ford Racing Century
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Author : Larry Edsall
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 2003
Ford Racing Century written by Larry Edsall and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Transportation categories.
An incredible array of photographs...hours of satisfaction in turning the pages of this book. Classic MotorsportsThis oversized book is a photo-driven look at Ford's voluminous racing history in America. This rich history begins with the 1901 race in which Henry Ford defeated Alexander Winton in a 10-lap race on a one-mile oval at the Detroit Driving Club and covers racing through today. The book includes great Ford racing stories such as the Miller Ford Indy program, development of the Gurney-Westlake Ford V-8, and the 1962-70 Ford Total Performance program, the Trans-Am racing program, the NASCAR racing program, the rich Ford drag racing history, landspeed record Fords, the Shelby programs, the GT-40, and even a section on sport compact drag racing today.About the Author:Larry Edsall was snatched away from a career as a daily newspaper sports editor to become motorsports editor at AutoWeek magazine. Before long, he was a full time automotive industry news and motorsports editor. While at AutoWeek, he drove nearly half a million miles evaluating vehicles on four continents.
A Big Ask
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Author : David Phillips
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2016-11-15
A Big Ask written by David Phillips and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-11-15 with categories.
"A Big Ask" is the inside story of the Ford Motor Company's return to the world's most famous sports car race - The 24 Hours of Le Mans - as told by veteran motorsports journalist David Phillips and accompanied by more than 100 color images by some of the world's leading racing photographers.Half a century ago, Ford's battles with Ferrari for supremacy at Le Mans became the stuff of legends. Rebuffed in his bid to buy Ferrari, Henry Ford II spent untold millions to defeat the iconic Italian marque in a race it had come to dominate in the early 1960s. After two years of humiliating failure, the Ford GT40 delivered a storied 1-2-3 finish at Le Mans in 1966, the first of four straight wins for the American automaker. Ford returned to Le Mans in 2016 with a 21st century Ford GT and a bold mission: Celebrate the golden anniversary of its legendary 1-2-3 finish in 1966 with another victory. But Ford did not go it alone. Boasting a driver line-up of "Le Mans Assassins," Ford partnered with powerful Chip Ganassi Racing, winners of the Indianapolis 500, 24 Hours of Daytona and Daytona 500, world-renowned Multimatic Engineering, and a host of world-class suppliers in an effort to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Veteran motorsports journalist David Phillips was embedded with Ford Chip Ganassi Racing throughout what proved to be an exhausting and exhilarating journey, from the development of the Ford GT and its problematic competition debut through to its first successes and, finally, triumphant performances at Le Mans and beyond. With unfettered access to all of the key players at Ford, Chip Ganassi Racing and Multimatic, he provides a detailed, insightful and compelling account of Ford Chip Ganassi Racing's audacious bid to win the 24 Hours of Le Mans that will be a welcome addition to the collection of any motorsports aficianado, automotive buff or sports fan.
Preston Tucker And His Battle To Build The Car Of Tomorrow
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Author : Steve Lehto
language : en
Publisher: Chicago Review Press
Release Date : 2016-07-01
Preston Tucker And His Battle To Build The Car Of Tomorrow written by Steve Lehto and has been published by Chicago Review Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-07-01 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
In the wake of World War II, the U.S. automobile industry was fully unprepared to meet the growing demands of the public, for whom they had not made any cars for years. In stepped Preston Tucker, a salesman extraordinaire who announced the building of a revolutionary new car: the Tucker '48, the first car in almost a decade to be built fresh from the ground up. Tucker's car, which would include ingenious advances in design and engineering that other car companies could not match, captured the interest of the public, and automakers in Detroit took notice. Here, author Steve Lehto tackles Tucker's amazing story, relying on a huge trove of documents that has been used by no other writer to date. It is the first comprehensive, authoritative account of Tucker's magnificent car and his battles with the government. And in this book, Lehto finally answers the question automobile aficionados have wondered about for decades: exactly how and why the production of such an innovative car was killed.
American Auto Racing
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Author : J.A. Martin
language : en
Publisher: McFarland
Release Date : 2014-07-15
American Auto Racing written by J.A. Martin and has been published by McFarland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-07-15 with Transportation categories.
As soon as there were automobiles, there was racing. The first recorded race, an over road event from Paris to Rouen, France, was organized by the French newspaper Le Petit Journal in 1894. Seeing an opportunity for a similar event, Hermann H. Kohlsaat--publisher of the Chicago Times-Herald--sponsored what was hailed as the "Race of the Century," a 54-mile race from Chicago's Jackson Park to Evanston, Illinois, and back. Frank Duryea won in a time of 10 hours and 23 minutes, of which 7 hours and 53 minutes were actually spent on the road. Race cars and competition have progressed continuously since that time, and today's 200 mph races bear little resemblance to the event Duryea won. This work traces American auto racing through the 20th century, covering its significant milestones, developments and personalities. Subjects included are: Bill Elliott, dirt track racing, board track racing, Henry Ford, Grand Prix races, Dale Earnhardt, the Vanderbilt Cup, Bill France, Gordon Bennett, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the Mercer, the Stutz, Duesenberg, Frank Lockhart, drag racing, the Trans Am, Paul Newman, vintage racing, land speed records, Al Unser, Wilbur Shaw, the Corvette, the Cobra, Richard Petty, NASCAR, Can Am, Mickey Thompson, Roger Penske, Mario Andretti, Jeff Gordon, and Formula One. Through interviews with participants and track records, this text shows where, when and how racing changed. It describes the growth of each different form of auto racing as well as the people and technologies that made it ever faster.
Ford Motor Company The First 100 Years
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Turner
Release Date : 2003
Ford Motor Company The First 100 Years written by and has been published by Turner this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2003 with Automobile industry and trade categories.
Compiled by the company's corporate historian, Bob Kriepke, the book chronicles Ford's history with a series of photographs accompanied by informative text. Included are Ford family pictures, old promotional fliers, candid photos of Ford employees at work, blueprints, and eye-opening panoramic shots of Ford complexes and products. In short, it is a compelling and fascinating look at Ford Motor Company's first century. The book begins with a rare photo of Henry Ford as a young man and the farmhouse in which he grew up. It documents Ford's early attempts at establishing his own company, including his success on the racetrack to interest investors. Once he launched Ford Motor Company he never looked back. Efficient factory and product design coupled with innovative ideas has kept Ford Motor Company at the forefront of the industry ever since. Among the most interesting photographs are images of Ford relaxing with friend and mentor Thomas Edison, a wide angle shot of thousands of Model Ts straight off the production line, early tractor prototypes, futuristic car designs from the 1930s, Ford racing cars throughout the years, and com-memorative events ranging from the millionth Ford car to the 100th year of Ford racing in 2001. Product photographs include numerous Ford vehicles on the drawing board and assembly line, such as Thunderbird, Mustang, Probe and Bronco, along with some tanks and ambulances from World War I and World War II. This collection of Ford photographs provides a fascinating glimpse at the men and women who have shaped the company throughout the years and celebrates the vehicles that have made Ford Motor Company an American icon.
Ford Gt
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Author : Preston Lerner
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 2015-11-09
Ford Gt written by Preston Lerner and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-11-09 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Celebrate the 50th anniversary of Ford's iconic 1966 victory and get the detailed back story leading to that historic win--including the parts played by Enzo Ferrari, Henry Ford II, and Carroll Shelby.
Mustang Boss 302
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Author : Donald Farr
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks International
Release Date : 2011-08-29
Mustang Boss 302 written by Donald Farr and has been published by Motorbooks International this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-08-29 with Transportation categories.
Of the legendary names in the history of the Ford Mustang, one stands apart: Boss. Originally created to homologate the new Boss 302 engine for SCCA Trans-Am racing, the Boss 302 Mustang was built in limited numbers for the street. Designed by legend Larry Shinoda, the Boss cars were easily distinguished from their less potent stable mates by their unique front and rear spoilers, rear window slats, and the omission of the standard Mustang's (fake) rear fender brake ducts. Also standard was a shaker hood scoop and bold graphics. Though Mustang performance faded to all-time lows as the 1970s rolled on, there was good news on the way. The pairing of the venerable 302 Windsor engine with the new Fox-body platform for the 1979 Mustang might not have seemed significant at the time, but it was the first edition of what would become a performance institution in the late 20th century: the 5-liter Mustang was an overwhelming force on the streets and tracks through the end of its production in 1995. With no small amount of fanfare, Ford is paying homage to its performance past with the re-introduction of the 5.0 liter powerplant in the Mustang GT for 2011.
Ford Gt
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Author : Larry Edsall
language : en
Publisher: Motorbooks
Release Date : 2004
Ford Gt written by Larry Edsall and has been published by Motorbooks this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2004 with Transportation categories.
35 years after winning at Le Mans, Ford have decided to put the limited edition GT into production. This book explores both the development and design of the GT, as well as the race history of the car that inspired it - the original GT40.
The Ford Century
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Author : Russ Banham
language : en
Publisher: Artisan Books
Release Date : 2002
The Ford Century written by Russ Banham and has been published by Artisan Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2002 with Business & Economics categories.
Marking the centennial of the Ford Motor Company, this illustrated history of the company chronicles the various innovations, from the invention of the assembly line to the V-8 engine, that transformed modern transporation.
Hummer H3
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Author : Larry Edsall
language : en
Publisher: Zenith Press
Release Date : 2005
Hummer H3 written by Larry Edsall and has been published by Zenith Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2005 with Hummer H3 sport utility vehicle categories.
The all-new Hummer H3 will reach market in early 2005, just as this book chronicling its development is published. The H3 will offer traditional Hummer off-road durability and stump-pulling power in a smaller, more-affordable SUV-styled package. Interest in the new model is very high and the automotive website "edmunds.com" reported, ". . . the smaller and cheaper H3 is likely to become the most popular Hummer ever."