Marc Cranswick has had a lifelong interest in cars and all things mechanical, and has written about and drawn the cars that he loves for many years; these include a variety of European, Japanese and American marques. Formal study of the postwar American car market has led to a series of books about the cars and trucks of the Big 3 and independent automakers. He writes enthusiast-directed model history books, and has involvement with many specialist car clubs. His reference book The Cars of American Motors – An Illustrated History, was featured on NBC’s business channel CNBC.

a good read - Auto Express --- Overall, a highly comprehensive and focussed look at a couple of very successful Ford U.S.A. products. Definitely recommended. - Model A Ford Club of GB Newsletter --- a good book for those enthusiasts interested in the 'malaise era' of the American automotive industry as well as fans of this niche model. - Classic Car Weekly --- Lavishly illustrated - which is vital when dealing with a model with which we may not be familiar - the story of the Maverick is also the story of the US manufacturers' attempt to fight back against the growing import invasion from Europe and Japan - Classics Monthly --- Marc Cranswick's take on the 1970-'77 Maverick and Comet shines a light in a topic rarely covered in print. - Classic & Sports Car --- Well-illustrated and very readable, this 160 page hardback is an interesting read. You don’t have to be Ford fan to enjoy it. - New Zealand Classic Car

• IntroductionChapter 1 The Road To MaverickChapter 2 Ford Maverick - America's First SubcompactChapter 3 - Maverick Evolution - 1970-73Chapter 4 - Sporty MaverickChapter 5 - Mercury's CometChapter 6 - Drag Racing The CompactsChapter 7 - Mavericks, South American styleChapter 8 Ford: 1974 - 1980Appendix A - Ford's transition into the '80sAppendix B - The Road Warrior FalconAppendix C - Specification Tables & Ford Items of InterestCaptionsBibliographyFootnotesIndex

Marc Cranswick has had a lifelong interest in cars and all things mechanical, and has written about and drawn the cars that he loves for many years; these include a variety of European, Japanese and American marques. Formal study of the postwar American car market has led to a series of books about the cars and trucks of the Big 3 and independent automakers. He writes enthusiast-directed model history books, and has involvement with many specialist car clubs. His reference book The Cars of American Motors – An Illustrated History, was featured on NBC’s business channel CNBC.

a good read - Auto Express --- Overall, a highly comprehensive and focussed look at a couple of very successful Ford U.S.A. products. Definitely recommended. - Model A Ford Club of GB Newsletter --- a good book for those enthusiasts interested in the 'malaise era' of the American automotive industry as well as fans of this niche model. - Classic Car Weekly --- Lavishly illustrated - which is vital when dealing with a model with which we may not be familiar - the story of the Maverick is also the story of the US manufacturers' attempt to fight back against the growing import invasion from Europe and Japan - Classics Monthly --- Marc Cranswick's take on the 1970-'77 Maverick and Comet shines a light in a topic rarely covered in print. - Classic & Sports Car --- Well-illustrated and very readable, this 160 page hardback is an interesting read. You don’t have to be Ford fan to enjoy it. - New Zealand Classic Car

• IntroductionChapter 1 The Road To MaverickChapter 2 Ford Maverick - America's First SubcompactChapter 3 - Maverick Evolution - 1970-73Chapter 4 - Sporty MaverickChapter 5 - Mercury's CometChapter 6 - Drag Racing The CompactsChapter 7 - Mavericks, South American styleChapter 8 Ford: 1974 - 1980Appendix A - Ford's transition into the '80sAppendix B - The Road Warrior FalconAppendix C - Specification Tables & Ford Items of InterestCaptionsBibliographyFootnotesIndex

Marc Cranswick has had a lifelong interest in cars and all things mechanical, and has written about and drawn the cars that he loves for many years; these include a variety of European, Japanese and American marques. Formal study of the postwar American car market has led to a series of books about the cars and trucks of the Big 3 and independent automakers. He writes enthusiast-directed model history books, and has involvement with many specialist car clubs. His reference book The Cars of American Motors – An Illustrated History, was featured on NBC’s business channel CNBC.

a good read - Auto Express --- Overall, a highly comprehensive and focussed look at a couple of very successful Ford U.S.A. products. Definitely recommended. - Model A Ford Club of GB Newsletter --- a good book for those enthusiasts interested in the 'malaise era' of the American automotive industry as well as fans of this niche model. - Classic Car Weekly --- Lavishly illustrated - which is vital when dealing with a model with which we may not be familiar - the story of the Maverick is also the story of the US manufacturers' attempt to fight back against the growing import invasion from Europe and Japan - Classics Monthly --- Marc Cranswick's take on the 1970-'77 Maverick and Comet shines a light in a topic rarely covered in print. - Classic & Sports Car --- Well-illustrated and very readable, this 160 page hardback is an interesting read. You don’t have to be Ford fan to enjoy it. - New Zealand Classic Car

• IntroductionChapter 1 The Road To MaverickChapter 2 Ford Maverick - America's First SubcompactChapter 3 - Maverick Evolution - 1970-73Chapter 4 - Sporty MaverickChapter 5 - Mercury's CometChapter 6 - Drag Racing The CompactsChapter 7 - Mavericks, South American styleChapter 8 Ford: 1974 - 1980Appendix A - Ford's transition into the '80sAppendix B - The Road Warrior FalconAppendix C - Specification Tables & Ford Items of InterestCaptionsBibliographyFootnotesIndex