Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker: A History of Performance and Innovation

Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the "Georgia Shaker": Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker

by Aphra Behn

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	143363 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	192 pages

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Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker is a comprehensive look at the history of Ford performance cars in Georgia. The book covers everything from the early days of the Ford Flathead V8 to the modern era of EcoBoost Mustangs.

The book is written by Georgia-based automotive journalist and historian Bob McClurg. McClurg has been writing about cars for more than 30 years, and he is a recognized expert on Ford performance cars.

Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker is a well-researched and informative book that is sure to appeal to both Ford enthusiasts and general automotive enthusiasts. The book is packed with great photos and illustrations, and it is written in a clear and concise style.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of Ford performance cars in Georgia, then Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker is the book for you.

The Early Years

The history of Ford performance cars in Georgia begins in the early 1950s with the rise of NASCAR. NASCAR was founded in 1948, and it quickly became the most popular stock car racing series in the United States.

Ford was one of the first manufacturers to get involved in NASCAR, and it quickly became a dominant force in the sport. Ford drivers won 13 of the first 15 NASCAR championships, and Ford cars won the Daytona 500 eight times in the first 10 years of the race.

The early Ford NASCAR cars were powered by the legendary Ford Flathead V8 engine. The Flathead V8 was a powerful and reliable engine, and it helped Ford win many races.

The Muscle Car Era

In the mid-1960s, the muscle car era began. Muscle cars were powerful, rear-wheel-drive cars that were designed for performance. Ford introduced the Mustang in 1964, and it quickly became one of the most popular muscle cars on the market.

The Mustang was available with a variety of different engines, including the 289 V8 and the 428 Cobra Jet V8. The Mustang was also available in a variety of different body styles, including a coupe, a convertible, and a fastback.

The Mustang was a huge success for Ford, and it helped to usher in the muscle car era. The Mustang was also a popular car among Georgia drivers, and many Georgians modified their Mustangs for performance.

The Modern Era

The muscle car era ended in the early 1970s, due to the oil crisis and the rising cost of insurance. However, Ford continued to produce performance cars, and the Mustang remained one of the most popular sports cars on the market.

In the 1980s, Ford introduced the Fox-body Mustang. The Fox-body Mustang was a lighter and more aerodynamic car than the previous generation Mustang, and it was also available with a variety of different performance options.

The Fox-body Mustang was a huge success for Ford, and it helped to revive the Mustang as a performance car. The Fox-body Mustang was also popular among Georgia drivers, and many Georgians modified their Fox-body Mustangs for performance.

In the 1990s, Ford introduced the SN-95 Mustang. The SN-95 Mustang was a more refined and comfortable car than the Fox-body Mustang, but it was still available with a variety of different performance options.

The SN-95 Mustang was a popular car among Georgia drivers, and many Georgians modified their SN-95 Mustangs for performance.

In 2005, Ford introduced the S197 Mustang. The S197 Mustang was a major redesign of the previous generation Mustang, and it was available with a variety of different performance options.

The S197 Mustang was a popular car among Georgia drivers, and many Georgians modified their S197 Mustangs for performance.

In 2015, Ford introduced the S550 Mustang. The S550 Mustang is the current generation Mustang, and it is available with a variety of different performance options.

The S550 Mustang is a popular car among Georgia drivers, and many Georgians have modified their S550 Mustangs for performance.

Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker is a comprehensive look at the history of Ford performance cars in Georgia. The book covers everything from the early days of the Ford Flathead V8 to the modern era of EcoBoost Mustangs.

The book is a well-researched and informative book that is sure to appeal to both Ford enthusiasts and general automotive enthusiasts. The book is packed with great photos and illustrations, and it is written in a clear and concise style.

If you are interested in learning more about the history of Ford performance cars in Georgia, then Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker is the book for you.

Hubert Platt: Fast Fords of the "Georgia Shaker": Fast Fords of the Georgia Shaker

by Aphra Behn

4.9 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	143363 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Print length	:	192 pages

FREE