Ford Shelby Mustang (1965-1970): books - history

The Definitive Shelby Mustang Guide 1965-1970

All car enthusiasts know about Shelby Mustangs, but what truly sets them apart from their production-line counterparts? What defines a Shelby? This book by Shelby American Auto Club (SAAC) historian Greg Kolasa details the performance and appearance modifications with descriptive text and excellent photographs.

The book provides a detailed look at the performance and styling features of each year of the 1965-1970 Shelby Mustangs through text, photographs, and charts. It dispels many myths and misconceptions about these legendary cars. Kolasa uses factory documentation and interviews with Shelby American designers, engineers, stylists, fabricators, and race drivers to present the true story of these remarkable cars. The cars included were chosen for their historical and technical accuracy.

This guide will be the definitive illustrated sourcebook on Shelby Mustangs for years to come. It is essential for Mustang and Shelby enthusiasts, as well as general automotive historians.

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Shelby Mustang (1965-1970) - Brooklands Portfolio

Brooklands Portfolio book about the Shelby Mustang models from the years 1965-1970.

• The articles, taken from contemporary British and American car magazines, provide much information about history, model changes and technology.
• Also driving impressions, tests, comparison tests, technical specifications, etc.

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1968 Shelby Mustang GT350, GT500 and GT500 KR (Muscle Cars in Detail)

This volume of CarTech's Muscle Cars In Detail series covers the 1968 Shelby GT350, GT500, and GT500 KR. In 1968, Ford took over much of the production process for Shelby Mustangs and increased production to meet sales demand, marking a transition year.

To appeal to muscle car fans rather than race fans, the cars shifted from a race car feel to high-end performance road cars, offering options like 428 Cobra Jet engines, automatic transmissions, and air conditioning. They evolved from sports cars to exceptional muscle cars.

Each volume in the "In Detail Series" includes an introduction and historical overview, an explanation of the design and concepts, a look at marketing and promotion, and an in-depth study of all hardware and options. It also examines the car's current market status and includes paint and option codes, VIN and build tag decoders, and production numbers.

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