Ford GT: The Legend Comes to Life (Launch book)
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| Rating | : | 4.17 (678 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0760319936 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 144 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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About the AuthorLarry Edsall was snatched away from a career as the sports editor of a daily newspaper in Michigan to become the motorsports editor at AutoWeek magazine, where he spent most of a dozen years as the managing editor. He is a freelance contributor to automotive and lifestyle publications, writes regularly for the Detroit News “Drive” section, contributes to the New York Times “Wheels,” and is part of the adjunct faculty at the journalism school at Arizona State University. He left Detroit for Phoenix in 1999 to help modernize one automotive website and then launched another, iZoom. He resides in Phoenix, Arizona.
He resides in Phoenix, Arizona.. He is a freelance contributor to automotive and lifestyle publications, writes regularly for the Detroit News “Drive” section, contributes to the New York Times “Wheels,” and is part of the adjunct faculty at the journalism school at Arizona State Uni
This book includes an in-depth analysis of how the car came to be, complete with original interviews with Ford execs and engineers as well as drawings of concept cars. Also a section discussing the concepts for GT40 revivals. Also included is a short chapter summing up the origins and race history of the GT40. The Ford GT is the modern version of the incredible GT40, a car created by Ford in the 1960s to beat the Ferraris at Le Mans-which they did! The success of the original GT40, coupled with its great looks, made it one of the most popular cars in automotive racing history. One of the most exciting new cars of 2004 is profiled in this beautiful book. Three Ford GTs will be built in 2003 to commemorate the 1-2-3 victory at Le Mans in 1966, and the car will see limited regula
Nice coffee table book about the GT Bret Meyer I enjoyed this book. It has some great images and a nice dialog. I haven't read any other books on the GT so have no reference for comparison, but thought it was worthy if your a GT enthusiast.. Ford GT Andrew K. Jacobson If a person would like to find out some of the history of the 05 / 06 Ford GT, this is an excellent resource book. Lots of background history during it's short development phase,,,,some excellent archival photos. It would be even better if the author had included some vehicle development history, as the car is really good, and it's quite unusual to do a"first time' car like this and have it turn out so well. It is a "must have" book if you are into the Ford GT