Motorbooks' Speed Read series celebrates every aspect of the original pony car—the Ford Mustang—from the key people like Lee Iacocca and Carroll Shelby to the racing success to the cars themselves.
Get a full look at
every iconic Mustang model
, from the first car to bear the name that became the fastest selling car of all time, to the astounding 526-horsepower supercar Mustang produces today.
In sections divided by topic, you'll explore the
design and launch of the first Mustang
at the 1964 World's Fair; a
history of every generation of Mustang
; the
various body styles, options, and accessories
; a review of the
performance models
; a profile of
Carroll Shelby
and the Mustangs he designed;
special editions
, like the Sprint, ASC/McLaren, and police pursuit vehicles; and, of course, the
Mustang's racing legacy
.
Each section ends with a
glossary of related terms
, and
informational sidebars
provide fun facts, historical tidbits, and mini-bios of key people in Mustang history.
Sleek illustrations
showcase Mustangs in their many forms.
With Motorbooks’
Speed Read series
,
become an instant expert in a range of fast-moving subjects
, from Formula 1 racing to the Tour de France. Accessible language, compartmentalized sections, fact-filled sidebars, glossaries of key terms, and event timelines deliver quick access to insider knowledge. Their brightly colored covers, modern design, pop art–inspired illustrations, and handy size make them perfect on-the-go reads.