KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars of Ford’s Special Vehicle Activity Program is a book that provides readers with an insight into the design, development, and production of Ford’s racing and specialty cars. From the hit GT40 to the high-performance Mustangs. Author Charlie Henry takes the reader on an exciting journey that explores the history of these exceptional cars.

KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars Information

Title: KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars of Ford’s Special Vehicle Activity Program 

Author: Charlie Henry

Language: English 

Pages: 192

Illustrations: 136 color, 196 b/w photos 

Publication Date: 14/06/2017 

Publisher: Car Tech 

Format: EBook 

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What’s in KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars ? 

About the Author 

Charlie Henry who has more than 20 years of experience in Chrysler parts and performance vehicles. Currently, he is working at Kar-Kraft and KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars of Ford’s Special Vehicle Activity Program This is his first and most famous book.

KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars of Ford’s Special Vehicle Activity Program Content 

KarKraft: Race Cars, Prototypes and Muscle Cars provides readers with detailed information on the technology and techniques that Kar-Kraft has used to produce exceptional racing cars. In addition, the book also has a lot of pictures and illustrations to help readers better understand the details of these cars. This is also material accumulated from author Charlie Henry and more than 10 former employees of KarKraft.

The author also mentions how to win at major tournaments like Le Mans, Daytona 500 and Trans-Am.

If you are someone with a strong love for speed and the history of world racing then this book should definitely be on your bookshelf.

Table Of Content

Chapter 1: Prelude to Kar-Kraft: A Little Concept Car 

• The Concept 
• Mustang Takes a Bow 
• What’s in a Name? 

Chapter 2: Ford Meets Ferrari: Shopping for a Race Winner 

• An Invitation to Dance 
• Establishing Ford’s Racing Objectives 
• Why Go Racing? 

Chapter 3: Preparing for Le Mans: The GT 40 

• The Beginning of Ford Advanced Vehicles 
• The Cast of Characters 
• The GT 40s in America 

Chapter 4: The Creation of Kar-Kraft: From Slough to Dearborn 

• Opening the Door 
• Kar-Kraft Facilities
• Kar-Kraft “Pit Crew”

Chapter 5: Going for the Win: The Mk II and Mk IV 

• Back in the States: The Mk II 
• Le Mans 1966
• Designing the J Car 
• Mk IV FIA Sports Prototype 
• Sebring 1967 
• Le Mans 1967

Chapter 6: Boss 302: How to Win in Trans-Am 

• 1969 Boss 302 Mustang Production Prototype 
• Building the 1969 Boss 302 Race Cars 
• Moonlighters and the Chassis Manual 

Chapter 7: Boss 429: Just Crazy and Hairy 

• Knudsen’s Vision
• The Boss Lands in Kar-Kraft’s Lap 
• Fat Cats: The Boss 429 Cougars 

Chapter 8: Other Race Cars: It Wasn’t All GT 40s 

• X-1 Experimental Modified Sports 
• Can-Am G7-A 
• Torino Talladega/Cyclone Spoiler II 
• The Car and Driver Boss
• Mirage Racers 

Chapter 9: Prototypes and Experiments: Fun in the Shop

• Mach II Experimental Sports Cars 
• Low Investment Driveline Mustang 
• Boss 429 Maverick 
• King Cobra 
• Boss 351 Mustang 
• Super Mach 1 
• Composite Mustangs 
• Boss 302 Maverick 
• Ferguson Four-Wheel Drive Special Bronco 
• Dune Buggy 
• Rumble Seat Cougar 
• Boss 429 Fairlane 
• 429 CJ Boss 302 
• Conclusion 

Chapter 10: Special Vehicles and Projects: More Than Just Race Cars 

• The Australian Falcons 
• Bunkie Knudsen’s Torino Talladega
• Knutsen’s Runaway Boss 429
• Edsel Ford’s Boss 302/351 Mustang 
• 1972 Lincoln Armored Presidential Limousine 
• Techna Concept
• Fixed-Seat Moveable Pedal Package 
• 1970 Shelby Mustangs 

Chapter 11: The Checkered Flag: All Good Things Must End

• Cancellation FactorsFinancial Arrangements 
• Vehicles on the Register 
• The Audits 
• The Final Word 

Epilogue 

The New Kar-Kraft and Continuation Mk IVs 

A Final Note