Download or read book Ford Torino and Fairlane written by Paul Mclaughlin and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2018-05-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Some of the most popular cars that left the Ford factories in the 1960s and 1970s carried the names of Torino, Fairlane, Fairlane 500, Fairlane GT, Torino GT, Cobra, Talladega, Thunderbolt, Torino Brougham, Torino Squire, Torino Sport, and Elite. Prior to the 1962 Ford model year, the Ford Fairlanes were full size automobiles. That all changed when the Ford Motor Company decided that America needed a resized Ford that fit between the compact Falcon and their full-size Galaxies, and thus was born the new mid-size Ford Fairlanes. Those new Fairlanes would be joined by the upscale Torino models in the 1968 model year and over the course of fourteen years from 1962 through 1976 Ford would ship over 5.25 million of these cars... including one for this author. Right from the start these Fairlanes and Torinos were designed and equipped to appeal to a wide range of customers; from the cost conscious customer who liked the "Plain Jane" basic Fairlane sedans to the Torino buyers who liked the upgraded trim and convenience items found in their Broughams, Sports, GTs, Squires, and Elites. In addition, Ford offered a wide range of performance oriented Fairlane GTs, Thunderbolts, Torino GTs, Cobras, and Talladegas equipped their 289 "Hi-Po", 351, 390, 427, 460,428, and 429 Cobra Jet and Super Cobra engines. For Ford enthusiasts, the 1960s and 1970s were loaded with interesting cars and trucks that we fondly remember now. In this book we will cover all the different mid-size Fairlane and Torino models that Ford offered from the very first models built for 1962 as well as the last models built here in the United States in 1976. As a bonus we will also cover Ford's racing history from that period when modified Fairlane and Torino models were racing and winning on tracks from coast to coast and helping to promote the performance image of these special Ford cars.
Download or read book Torinos written by Michael Portman and published by Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP. This book was released on 2011-01-01 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Learn about the history and design of the Ford Torino.
Download or read book Ford Wagons 69 written by Ford Motor Company and published by . This book was released on 1968* with total page 11 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ford Midsize Muscle Fairlane Torino and Ranchero written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2023-03 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book details the evolution of Ford's family car through the golden era of Detroit. It tells how Henry took the no-frills Fairlane, added more zing to create the Torino, and satisfied America's luxury desires with the LTD II; and follows the evolution of Ford's midsize muscle cars, to the creation of the first car-based pickup - the Ranchero.
Download or read book Torino Fairlane 69 written by Ford Motor Company and published by . This book was released on 1968* with total page 19 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Ford Midsize Muscle Fairlane Torino Ranchero written by Marc Cranswick and published by Veloce Publishing. This book was released on 2016-06-14 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ford Midsize Muscle – Fairlane, Torino & Ranchero 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.
Download or read book Cobra Jet The History of Ford s Greatest High Performance Muscle Cars written by Rob Kinnan and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2020-03-15 with total page 193 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Relive Ford’s glory days in the muscle car era in this stunning new volume covering the popular and powerful Cobra Jets! Ford’s “Total Performance” racing program in the early 1960s was the first stone turned in the task of repurposing its image to the youth market. The introduction of the Mustang increased that exponentially, but even in 289 Hi-Po form it was no match for the Pontiac GTO or other muscle cars. Neither was the 1966 Fairlane GT or subsequent 390 Mustang the following year. But when the 428 Cobra Jet Mustang debuted at Pomona for the NHRA Winternationals in 1968, that image evolved from wholesome to fearsome! Cobra Jet Mustangs downed all comers and took the vaunted Super Stock Eliminator crown while introducing a new weapon under the hood to serve as fair warning to what was to be uncoiled at the stoplight. By the next model year with the revolutionary shaker hood on Cobra Jet-equipped Mach Is and the striking snake adorning the sheet metal of the midsize Cobra, Ford’s image makeover was complete. The demise of the muscle car era didn’t signify the end of the Cobra Jet, as Ford continued the performance reign with the 351 Cobra Jet. The legacy left by Mustang, Cougar, Torino, Cyclone, and Ranchero 428, 429, and 351 Cobra Jet-powered vehicles is indelible. Mustang Monthly editor Rob Kinnan and muscle car expert Diego Rosenberg bring this history back to life in an all-encompassing book that is the first to specifically feature all Cobra Jet cars, including the purpose-built drag cars of today! Cobra Jet: The History of Ford’s Greatest High Performance Cars will hypnotize you as the first and complete history of Ford’s most famous engines during the era’s peak.
Download or read book Torino GT Mercury Cyclone Restoration Guide 1968 1971 written by Carl Eden and published by PAH Publishing. This book was released on 2004 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Build Max Performance Ford FE Engines written by Barry Rabotnick and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2010 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ford FE (Ford Edsel) engine is one of the most popular engines Ford ever produced, and it powered most Ford and Mercury cars and trucks from the late 1950s to the mid-1970s. For many of the later years, FE engines were used primarily in truck applications. However, the FE engine is experiencing a renaissance; it is now popular in high-performance street, strip, muscle cars, and even high-performance trucks. While high-performance build-up principles and techniques are discussed for all engines, author Barry Rabotnick focuses on the max-performance build-up for the most popular engines: the 390 and 428. With the high-performance revival for FE engines, a variety of builds are being performed from stock blocks with mild head and cam work to complete aftermarket engines with aluminum blocks, high-flow heads, and aggressive roller cams. How to Build Max-Performance Ford FE Engines shows you how to select the ideal pistons, connecting rods, and crankshafts to achieve horsepower requirements for all applications. The chapter on blocks discusses the strengths and weaknesses of each particular block considered. The book also examines head, valvetrain, and cam options that are best suited for individual performance goals. Also covered are the best-flowing heads, rocker-arm options, lifters, and pushrods. In addition, this volume covers port sizing, cam lift, and the best rocker-arm geometry. The FE engines are an excellent platform for stroking, and this book provides an insightful, easy-to-follow approach for selecting the right crank, connecting rods, pistons, and making the necessary block modifications. This is the book that Ford FE fans have been looking for.
Download or read book Ford Torino 1968 1974 Performance Portfolio written by R.M. Clarke and published by Brooklands Books Limited. This book was released on 2004-09-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This new book replaces our previous title on these high powered, iconic cars from the late 60s and 70s. We road test the Cobra Jet 428 through to the Gran Sport 351s. Featured are comparison tests, model introductions, performance data and full specifications. Other articles offer historical comment and advice on restoration. Models covered: Gran Sport, GT, Brougham and Cobra Jets fitted with 302, 351, 390, 428, 429 and 460 engines.
Download or read book Ford Torino 1968 74 written by R. M. Clarke and published by . This book was released on 1999-04-01 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book How to Swap Ford Modular Engines into Mustangs Torinos and More written by Dave Stribling and published by CarTech Inc. This book was released on 2017-03-15 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Ford modular engine is a popular swap for 1964-1/2-1973 Mustangs, Fox-Body Mustangs, trucks, hot rods, and other muscle cars because these high-tech engines provide exceptional performance and improved economy compared to their dated counterparts. Found in Mustangs and other Fords since the 1990s, installing a modular motor in a classic Ford infuses new technology and all the benefits that come with it into a classic car. Modular engines feature an overhead cam design that has massive horsepower potential, and are offered in 4.6-, 5.0-, 5.2- 5.4-, and 5.8-liter iterations. These high-tech 2-, 3-, and 4-valve engines are readily available as a crate engine, from salvage yards, and in running cars. This engine design has a large physical footprint, and swapping the engine requires a thorough plan, using the proper tools and facilities. Author Dave Stribling specializes in modular engine swaps, and expertly guides you through each crucial step of the engine transplant process. Because of the large physical size, many components, such as brake boosters, steering rods and boxes, and other underhood components, may need repositioning or modification to co-exist in the engine bay. Stribling covers motor-mount selection and fabrication, suspension and chassis modifications, aftermarket suspension options, firewall and transmission tunnel modifications, engine management and wiring procedures, fuel systems, exhaust systems, electrical mods and upgrades, and much more. Many older Ford muscle and performance cars are prime candidates for a modular swap; however, shock towers protrude into the engine bay of these cars, so modifications are necessary to fit the engine into the car, which is also covered here. Swapping the engine and transmission into a muscle car or truck requires specialized processes, and this insightful, explanatory, and detailed instruction is found only in this book. If you are considering swapping one of these high-tech engines into a non-original chassis, this book is a vital component to the process. p.p1 {margin: 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px 0.0px; font: 12.0px Arial}
Download or read book 73 Ford Torino written by Ford Motor Company. Ford Division and published by . This book was released on 1973* with total page 14 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Muscle Cars written by Source Wikipedia and published by University-Press.org. This book was released on 2013-09 with total page 296 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Pages: 295. Chapters: Ford Torino, Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Dart, Oldsmobile 88, Chevrolet Chevy II / Nova, Chevrolet Camaro, Pontiac GTO, Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Muscle car, AMC AMX, Ford Mustang, Plymouth Valiant, Dodge Challenger, AMC Javelin, Chevrolet Chevelle, Mercury Cougar, Pontiac Firebird, Oldsmobile 442, Buick Skylark, Ford Mustang variants, Oldsmobile Cutlass, Chevrolet El Camino, AMC Rebel, Shelby Mustang, Dodge Charger, Oldsmobile Cutlass Supreme, AMC Machine, Ford Galaxie, Holden Monaro, Plymouth Road Runner, Ford Mustang SVT Cobra, Plymouth Barracuda, Dodge Coronet, Pontiac Tempest, Ford Mustang Mach 1, Mercury Comet, Buick Gran Sport, Ford 335 engine, Rambler Rebel, Dodge Magnum, Dodge Super Bee, Ford Falcon GT, Plymouth Duster, Chrysler Valiant Charger, Ford Maverick, Oldsmobile Hurst/Olds, Boss 302 Mustang, Chevrolet Opala, Mercury Montego, Ford XY Falcon GT, Plymouth Superbird, Ford Fairlane Thunderbolt, Dodge Charger Daytona, AMC Spirit AMX, Plymouth GTX, Buick Wildcat, HSV W427, Super Sport, Boss 429, Ford Falcon Cobra, John Goss Special, Ford XB Falcon, Ford Torino Talladega, Saleen S281, R/T, Mercury Cyclone. Excerpt: The Ford Torino is an intermediate car produced by the Ford Motor Company for the North American market between 1968 and 1976, named after the city of Turin (Torino, in Italian), which is considered the Detroit of Italy. It was initially an upscale version of the intermediate sized Ford Fairlane, which Ford produced between 1962 and 1970. After 1968, the Fairlane name was retained for the base models with lower levels of trim than those models which wore the Torino name. During this time, the Torino was considered a subseries to the Fairlane. By 1970 Torino had become the primary name for Ford's intermediate, and the Fairlane was now a subseries of the Torino. In 1971 the Fairlane name was dropped...
Download or read book Ford Ranchero written by James C. Mays and published by Enthusiast Books. This book was released on 2004-11-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "More than a truck and more than a car," the unique Ranchero would take many forms, and this class act was a vital part of the big Blue Ovals lineup for more than two decades. Far from being just another pretty face, rugged Rancheros did their part to build national prosperity and keep America on the move. Meticulously researched in Fords archives, automotive historian James C. Mays pays tribute to Ranchero, telling the complete story in rich detail. Includes prices and options lists, plus production, sales and export figures. This indispensable reference also offers the unique Canada-only Meteor Rancheros, as well as the Australian versions.
Download or read book Muscle Car Confidential written by Joe Oldham and published by . This book was released on with total page 198 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, a 1970 Hemi Cuda can change hands for as much as a quarter of a million dollars. But when it was introduced, the Barracuda was just a car, and it was Joe Oldhams job to beat the daylights out of it. A tell-all from the man who tested the best, this book delves into the notes Oldham made on the cars he vetted for some of the top car magazines. Here are the photos (including outtakes) and the hard cold facts on muscle cars from the 1964 GTO to the 1976 Trans Am 455 HO--twenty-four in all. The 1970 Buick Gran Sport GSX, Oldham notes, was "the best handling muscle car we ever tested." The 1968 Plymouth Road Runner, on the other hand, was "just a car that didnt run very well"--despite its 426 Hemi. Today, people might know the articles Oldham wrote, and they might know the performance numbers he got. But how he did those things was an untold story. This behind-the-scenes book is a close-up look at what it was like to live in the muscle car era and to help create the myth that still lives on today. The list of reviewed cars includes: 1962 421 Super Duty Pontiac Catalina 1963 409 Chevrolet Biscayne 1968 Pontiac Firebird Sprint Turismo 1969 Baldwin-Motion SS-427 Camaro 1969 440 Plymouth Barracuda 1969 Firebird 400 Ram Air IV 1969 426 Hemi Road Runner 1969 440 Plymouth GTX 1969 440 6-BBL Plymouth Road Runner 1969 Pontiac GTO Judge 1969 428 Cobra Jet Mustang Mach 1 1970 426 Hemi Barracuda Convertible 1970 Buick GSX 455 Stage 1 1970 Pontiac GTO Ram Air IV 1971 429SCJ Ford Torino Cobra 1971 American Motors 401 AMX 1972 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 1973 Chevrolet Camaro Z28 1976 455 Pontiac Trans Am
Download or read book The Complete Book of Ford Mustang written by Mike Mueller and published by Complete Book Series. This book was released on 2022-01-25 with total page 327 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Complete Book of Ford Mustang, 4th Edition details the development, technical specifications, and history of America’s original pony car, now updated to cover cars through the 2021 model year.
