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A selection of heavily illustrated and highly detailed reference books on Ford which have been written by some of the world's leading motoring writers.

The Ford in Britain Centenary File (Hardback book)

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Front cover By Eric Dymock. Hardback. 304 pages. 210mm x 210 mm. Full colour cover. More than 500 photographs

From the very beginning of Ford in Britain to the present day

"The Ford in Britain Centenary File" celebrates 100 years of the Ford Motor Company in Britain. It includes a complete history of the company plus a car by car review and technical spec of every model over the last century.

The latest edition of The Ford in Britain File is a fully-illustrated car-by-car account of Ford models sold in Britain from the dawn of the twentieth century onwards, culminating with the 2007 Paris Mondeo. It includes a history and detailed chronology of the company and its many achievements, including lesser known events from Ford's British history, such as Ford's ascents of Ben Nevis and Sir Malcolm Campbell's appointment as a director. Written by esteemed motoring historian, Eric Dymock, the book is lavishly illustrated, with many photographs coming from Ford's own archives, and all elegantly presented.

The Ford in Britain Centenary File - 2nd Edition

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Front cover By Eric Dymock. Hardback. 512 pages. 145 x 210 mm. Full colour cover. Approx 370 illustrations in colour & b/w

Ford Racing Century -A photographic history

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Front cover By L. Edsall and M. Teske. Hardback. 500 Pages. Approximately 400 photographs.

A Photographic History of Ford’s Factory Race Program. This beautifully presented oversized book is a photo-driven look at Ford’s voluminous racing history in America. Includes great Ford racing stories such as the Trans-Am program, the NASCAR racing program and landspeed record Fords plus many more.

The Ford that beat the Ferrari: A racing history of the GT40

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Front cover By Gordon Jones and John Allen. Hardback, 280 x 230mm, 480 pages, Over 900 illustrations, many in colour

When Ford's attempt to buy Ferrari fell through, the US car giant embarked on a programme to beat the famous Italian marque at the world's most prestigious race, the Le Mans 24 Hours. It was quite a battle. Ford's challenger was the GT40, which placed 1-2-3 at Le Mans in 1966 and won the next three consecutive years. This classic book about the GT40 - fastest sports racing car of its day - has been redesigned, expanded and updated to meet pent-up demand. 'An absolute joy and a gold mine of information for any fan' Daily Express

Ford GT -Then and Now

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Front cover By Adrian Streather. Hardback, 240 pages, 250mm x 250mm, over 430 colour and mono pictures.

This is the complete historical review of the origins of Ford’s involvement in motor racing through to the end of its involvement with the Ford GT program. It includes how and why the original Ford GT plan was developed and how Ferrari played a significant role. Also included is the major racing history of the original Ford GT, the minor racing history of the original Ford GT, laid out in great detail from Silverstone to South Africa and even Angola. There are also features on the personalities of motor racing in the 1960s along with their many exploits. Many driver anecdotes and stories are also included. The birth and development of the new Ford GT is explained in detail often using the original Ford GT as a comparison. Starting in 1956 when Ford officially entered motor racing, this book takes the reader on a journey of how and why things happened the way they did. Who were the personalities behind all the different Ford GT development programs, old and new. This book contains new information and a different view of the Ford GT legend. Driver’s have been interviewed. Never before seen historical and new photographic records have been included. Some of the old myths and legends have been revisited. The enemies of the Ford GT on the racing track have been included. The Ford GT replica industry gets its overdue day in the limelight. The stories of various original Ford GT survivors are also included. "A worthwhile acquisition and would grace the bookshelf of any motorsport enthusiast" Vehicle Engineer magazine

Cortina – The story of Ford's best-seller

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Front cover By Graham Robson. Paperback. 250mm x 207mm (portrait). 160 artpaper pages. Over 180 colour and black & white photographs/illustrations.

This is the definitive history of the hugely successful model which stayed in production for five generations, enjoyed great success in motor racing and rallying and redefined the family car. In the 1960s, the Cortina was an entirely new type of British car, light yet strong, cheap to buy, yet roomy. It established a new class of car - the 'Cortina Class' - and Ford's rivals had to rush to compete. Not only was the Cortina the first, it was the best, too. It was a fascinating, ever-evolving project around which Ford-Europe's planning always revolved. Here, for the first time in a book, are all the facts, figures, images and legends of the Cortina story.

Performance Fords

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Front cover By Graham Robson. Hardback, 270 x 210mm, 160 pages, 170 colour illustrations

Ford has been making special performance cars in Europe for 40 years. From the original 'Fast Ford', the Cortina GT Mk1 of 1963, to the very latest Focus RS and StreetKa, family after family of sporty models have been developed, sold and campaigned in motorsport. Today, the 'Fast Ford' fraternity is one of the largest of all motoring enthusiasts' movements, with a vast number of one-make events held in the UK and overseas. Here is a model-by-model guide which is an accurate reference source for the enthusiast. 'Packed with facts, stats and revealing information about each model's conception and development ... a great read' Auto Express