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The history of Ford's first American-designed and built subcompacts, it follows the Mustang II and Pinto through a challenging decade, as they competed with domestic and imported rivals in the showroom, and on the racetrack.
About the author
Marc Cranswick has had a lifelong interest in cars and all things mechanical, and has written about and drawn the cars that he loves for many years; these include a variety of European, Japanese and American marques. Formal study of the postwar American car market has led to a series of books about the cars and trucks of the Big 3 and independent automakers. He writes enthusiast-directed model history books, and has involvement with many specialist car clubs. His reference book
The Cars of American Motors – An Illustrated History, was featured on NBC’s business channel CNBC. His other books include
Ford Mustang II & Pinto (as seen on channel PBS'
MotorWeek);
Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero;
BMW Classic 5 Series 1972 to 2003;
MOPAR Muscle - Barracuda, Dart & Valiant 1960-1980;
Mazda Rotary-Engined Cars, and
Pontiac Firebird - The Auto-Biography.
Summary
The history of Ford’s first American-designed and built subcompacts. Following the Mustang II and Pinto through a challenging decade, as they competed with domestic and imported rivals in the showroom, and on the racetrack. This book examines icons of the custom car and racing scene, as Ford took Total Performance into a new era.
