Ford Midsize Muscle - Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero: V8 Dynamite 1955-1979

by Marc Cranswick

Overview

This book details the evolution of Ford's family car through the golden era of Detroit.

See how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and then satisfied America's luxury desires with the LTD II.

Relive the showroom and racetrack battles fought in the evolution of Ford's midsize muscle cars, and witness the creation of the first car-based pickup – the Ranchero.

Above all, this book is an account of Ford being ahead of the game.

Through formal study of the postwar American car market, Marc Cranswick brings valuable insight to the topic of muscle cars. His other books include Pontiac Firebird – The Auto-Biography, MOPAR Muscle - Barracuda, Dart & Valiant, and Ford Mustang II & Pinto.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781787119284
Publisher:	Veloce Publishing
Publication date:	03/01/2023
Pages:	176
Product dimensions:	8.27(w) x 9.61(h) x 0.38(d)

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.

Table of Contents

Introduction

Chapter 1 Hooking Up With Fairlane

Chapter 2 Ranchero – The Tuxedo Wearing Pickup!

Chapter 3 Midsize Fairlane – The Right Size Ford!

Chapter 4 Ranchero's Compact To Midsize Transition

Chapter 5 Fairlane Becomes A Musclecar 1965-69

Chapter 6 – Torino The Musclecar 1970-73

Chapter 7 1968-1979 Ranchero. From Cobra Jet To Disco Delight

Chapter 8 Torino Moves From Turin To Lincoln Type Design 1974-1979

Appendices

Index