When Chase Morsey Jr. joins Ford Motor Co. in 1948, he has no idea the part he'll play in automotive history.

Morsey's arrival comes as Henry Ford II and other titans in the industry are about to kill the vaunted V-8 engine. He sees it as his sole mission to talk them out of it. In "The Man Who Saved the V-8," he shares the never-before-told story of how his crusade saved the engine that would go on to power iconic cars like the Ford Thunderbird and Mustang.

"To this day, I have no idea how a young, newly hired manager like myself...had the nerve to challenge the most powerful men inside Ford Motor Company and tell them they were wrong," Morsey says. "But that is exactly what I did." The twenty-nine-year-old executive embarks on massive market research. He works with manufacturing experts to find ways to produce the V-8 engine more efficiently. After finding success, he goes on to continue playing a central role in some of the most pivotal decisions that would ensure Ford remains one of the powerhouses in the automotive industry. "The Man Who Saved the V-8" tells the story of his successes and lessons learned.

Lincoln’s heritage is as rich as that of any car built anywhere in the world, and more impressive than all but a few. The Continental produced in the 1940s was one of the first cars to be universally recognized by classic car cognoscenti. The list of Lincoln-built cars in the postwar era certified with classic—or comparable “milestone”— status by various sanctioning bodies is likewise lengthy. The Mark II tops that list, but the slab-sided Continental sedans of the 1960s led the industry in design, and the forthcoming Mark 9 promises to continue the tradition. In recent years, Lincoln has risen from an also-ran in the sales race to a leadership role opposite arch-rival Cadillac. Today, it is vying for preeminence in what has suddenly become an international market. Along the way, the cars have been unfailingly interesting, frequently magnificent and—in several instances—quite literally legends in their own time.

Ever wonder how some racers always have a fast car? Are you struggling with a loose or tight race car in the corners and just can't seem to figure it out? Well wonder and struggle no more In the book Jon will reveal all the proven methods on: - Crew Chief Communication Responsibilities-8 things the crew chief is responsible for - Driver Communication Responsibilities-6 things the driver is responsible for - How to Breakdown the Corner-break down the corner for easier setup communication - How to Make the Most of Corner Breakdown Feedback-how to get the best results from breaking down the corners - Common Feedback Traps-common miscommunications between how your car looks and how it feels - 11 Setup Problem Scenarios and How to Correct Them- 11 examples of breaking down the corner and how to correct your setup to make your car work - this is IMPORTANT - Contradictions to the "Rules"-4 common setup miss-readings Get your copy now and fix those cornering problems

Although not the first sports cars produced by Morris Garages (MG), the MG T-Series set themselves apart, with an impressive radiator flanked by sweeping fenders and sparkling performance. The cars featured an ash-wood body covered in steel, bolted to the chassis and had leaf-spring suspension. In this readable and informative book, the author follows the development of the various MG T-Series models, including the prewar Midgets and the MG TC, TD and TF. The book covers the technical developments such as the introduction of synchromesh gearing and hydraulic brakes as well as new engines. Due to the post-war popularity of the cars in the United States after American GIs shipped examples back from Britain, modifications were made for US editions. Soon celebrities such as Clark Gable were driving them. The author also describes the competing interests within the BMC group as other sports cars such as the Triumph TR2 and Austin Healey 100 were also developed. As this book shows, however, whatever the competition, the MG T-Series were always a class apart.

This book should be considered an essential read for anyone looking to turbocharge his or her engine and get the best performance and reliability they can. Many would love to add the power of a turbo, but don't know where to start or what to buy. They instead pay thousands of dollars more to buy a "kit" that at times works, and many times doesn't. Many feel overwhelmed and lost in undertaking such a large project, but this book will be a guide with step-by-step descriptions through the process of turbocharging and tuning an engine. No hard to read terminology or theory, just the facts on what it will take to make lots of reliable power. Popular Topics found are: E85 vs Meth Injection Tuning ignition timing for boost How to select an intercooler Water to air vs Air to Air intercoolers How to select the right turbo Piggy back vs stand alone ECU's Turbo Manifold design including twin scroll Each chapter is filled with pictures and descriptions that will let the reader know exactly what they are looking for. This book is not filled with wordy descriptions just for the sake of adding pages and making the book thicker. Topics are covered directly and to the point. If you plan on owning a modified turbo car, or know someone who is, than consider this a must have book.

This comprehensive pictorial overview of Rover cars and car-derived vans covers the 60 years from 1945 to 2005. It describes and illustrates all of the great classic Rovers up to and including the SD1, and goes on to look at the models inherited from British Leyland that attracted Rover badges. It finishes with the models designed in conjunction with Honda; the later British-designed cars - and even the final City Rover. There is also consideration of some Rover models that were designed but, for various reasons, did not enter production, and can now only be seen as prototypes in museums. A title in Veloce's popular Pictorial History series, this book describes all of the postwar models with illustrations and technical data for each.

From twinkle in your eye to warranty work, this is your guide to masterfully handling car-buying to get the most for your money. Financing, insurance, what to expect and how to sidestep dealership manipulation. Everything in one spot. Get a good price that sticks-does not get jacked up with extra fees and charges at the end Use your most powerful tool to get the lowest price-your phone Good cop, bad cop: how dealerships exploit this tactic to take you to the cleaners, and how to neutralize it The simple request that decreases car insurance costs for the life of the car Lemons: the myth and the reality. How to fix a lemon once and for all Five ways to finance a car: pros and cons for each Bonus: How to handle repairs/warranty work for a good outcome, and how to find a good mechanic

Jaguar - A Pictorial History includes information covering Jaguar's early history from 1922 and lists all model ranges and models thereafter, right up to the 2000s. With model-by-model descriptions and detailed technical information, this will be a great resource for all Jaguar and automotive enthusiasts. This book contains hundreds of photographs, obtained by the author during his years involved in the Jaguar Drivers Club and Jaguar Enthusiasts Club as well as those provided by the Jaguar Heritage archives. This Pictorial History includes: - Detailed model-by-model comparisons, including changes in model production - Extensively illustrated with colour and black & white photographs - Body and interior styling identification and differences, along with colour schemes - Detailed technical information and specifications - Standard and optional equipment details - Dashboard instrument layout drawings and photographs - Production figures as a total or individual model where available

With this book, you can begin caring for your car like a professional, achieving dramatic and financially beneficial effects almost immediately. Written by the 'undisputed king of car detailers, ' it teaches you the importance of using specific chemicals for specific tasks, how to properly clean wheels, paint decontamination, polishing paintwork, removing light scratches, waxing, interior maintenance, leather care, and much more. The step-by-step guides explain the purpose and importance of each process in a straightforward manner, and will help you carry out more complicated procedures - such as cleaning the engine bay - without causing any damage. With helpful illustrations and advice based on the author's many years' experience, this book will get your car looking great.

Into the light
By popular demand comes the sequel to the original ?Lost and Found? from the publishers of Old Cars Weekly magazine. This collection of great automotive discoveries reminds us yet again that you never know where a prized old car might be hiding. Corvettes, Cadillacs, Packards, coveted muscle cars, even Duesenbergs seem to somehow emerge from hiding from us for years and even decades. Find out where some of them have been in Lost and Found 2nd Edition.

From its launch on 20 September 1961 the Mini Cooper caused a sensation. The world's first sports saloon, the diminutive Cooper combined the glamour and racing heritage of 1959 and 1960 Formula 1 champions the Cooper Car Company with the outstanding handling and downright practicability of the Austin Mini Seven and Morris Mini Minor. Alec Issigonis's little people's car had been launched by the manufacturer, the British Motor Corporation (BMC), two years earlier. A winner almost from the word go, the Mini Cooper not only ruled the racetracks and rally stages of the early and mid-1960s but proved to be a practical and fun sporting family saloon car. After over 100,000 examples were sold between 1961 and 1971, the Mini Cooper is still a practical sporting saloon in the guise of the BMW-owned MINI Cooper sixty years after the introduction of the original model. This remarkable product of the United Kingdom merits a fresh examination as it nears its sixtieth birthday. Based upon over fifty face-to-face interviews carried out by the author over more than a decade, this book quotes the Mini Cooper's designers, developers, and professional race and rally drivers plus a host of contemporary owners.

This Volkswagen Vanagon repair manual contains the repair information provided by Volkswagen to their factory-trained technicians for T3 platform Vanagon models. It's heavily illustrated with high quality photographs and drawings, and covers routine maintenance and service work, including information on maintenance and repair of water-cooled engines and of Westfalia camper models.

Engines covered

* 1.6L diesel (engine code: CS)

* 1.9L water-cooled Digijet (engine code: DH)

* 2.0L air-cooled (engine code: CV)

* 2.1L water-cooled Digifant (engine code: MV)

Transmissions covered

* 090 3-speed automatic (rear wheel drive)

* 091 4-speed manual (rear wheel drive)

* 094 5-speed manual (rear wheel drive)

* 094-4WD 5-speed manual Syncro (four wheel drive)

This book is a pictorial history looking back at the Western Maryland Railway through black and white photos during its glory years of operations in the 1950s, to its final years of pre-consolidation in the 1970s through color photography. It also takes a look at the railroad more than a decade after its merger into the Chessie System. We will also review a brief history on the "Queen City" (Cumberland, Maryland), as well as the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal.

From AC to Wolseley, this is the illustrated encyclopaedia of every make of British, European and American car sold in Britain during the 1930s. Some 1000 cars are illustrated and described in alphabetical order, by manufacturer. There are comprehensive notes on each model's production dates and numbers, recognition features, variants, strengths and weaknesses.

The book is a set of reflections and recollections of a driver's 40 plus years in the hard and unforgiving world of the haulage and transport industry. It delves into the methods resorted to, in order to survive and make ends meet for him and his family, in a world where the driver is considered the lowest of the low. There is both humour and pathos and some love and some violence. There are tales of underhand dealings, fiddles and thievery. It tells of times when truck driving was a man's world. Hard relentless toil, long, unsocial hours when there was no power steering and all gearboxes were constant mesh. When roping and sheeting was the norm. When trucking wasn't just a job. It was a way of life

Carroll Shelby's creation of the Cobra automobile during 1961-1962 transformed an aging British sports car into a 1965 World Manufacturers GT Championship winner for Shelby American. Today, the Cobra is still one of the most recognized automobiles in the world. This book narrates the work required to develop the first production Ford-powered AC Ace 3.6 roadsters that today are referred to as Mark I Leaf Spring Cobras. Seasoned Cobraphiles, novice enthusiasts and especially those who had the foresight to buy the cars, will enjoy the hundreds of fascinating snippets and backstories. The author has researched each of the 125 production Mark I Cobras built and conducted several hundred interviews with the people connected with each car. This endeavor uncovered unknown histories and facts, as well as hundreds of previously unpublished photographs and documents. Despite the lion's share of accolades going directly to Carroll Shelby and the staff at Shelby American for the success of the Cobra, some portion of that credit rightfully belongs to the hardworking craftsmen employed at AC Cars in the 1960s. The Cobra could not have been created without them. Virtually everything except the Mark I Cobra's Ford engine and transmission had been hand-built by old-world craftsman in England. That partnership reflects the best of the Anglo-American spirit and produced one of the most iconic automobiles ever built.