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The Cars You Always Promised Yourself

500 Copies, Author-signed 2-book Limited Edition

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Unveiling the Secrets of
’70s, ’80s and ’90s Fords

Behind-the-scenes of how classic Fords were designed through the lens of prototypes and one-off design studies

Select One of Saxty's Ford books

The design story of Ford's classic European cars told the lens of prototypes, one-offs, and canceled cars. Never-seen images and untold stories of how the Fiesta, Escort, Scorpio Granada, and Focus were designed – plus the iconic RS cars.

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Ford of Europe was a powerhouse in the late-’60s, ’70s, and ’80s. This unique book covers the design, engineering, and marketing of Ford's coupe across the decades,; it is the definitive book on the design of Capri and Sierra. 

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RS Icons

Companion Book

The inside story of  Ford’s  legendary RS cars from the ’70s and ’80s. Incredible unseen images of prototypes and interviews with the famous RS designers that shaped these icons.

20% off last copies of Secret Fords

Secret Fords

Volume Two

The unseen world of prototypes, one-offs and cancelled cars. Picks up the story in the mid-’80s with the Ferrari-challenging GN34 supercar. The secret story of the Escort Cosworth’s design and Focus.

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4 books under £20/book

Secret Fords RS four book set

Secret Ford RS

4-Book Set

Author-signed with 2-book boxed slipcase and poster set. Last 300 copies in stock. Includes Secret Fords Volume Two and design scrapbook plus RS Icons and the RS Scrapbook which features in-depth interviews with RS designers.
Secret Fords

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Sample pages from the three books

SECRET FORDS

If you have a passion for cars of the ’70s, ’80s and ’90s and love delving into the secrets of the automotive world, Secret Fords set of books are for you! In this extraordinary pair of books that split the era in two, we take you on a captivating journey through the never-seen world of prototypes, one-offs, and design studies, which have remained hidden until now.

Secret Fords takes you behind the scenes to explore not only the beloved mainstream models but also the hidden prototypes and design studies that contributed to Ford's automotive legacy.

 

If you want to see the full story, then choose the Secret Fords RS Four-book set. It is available for at an incredible value price of under £80 – that’s less than £20 per book and includes free UK shipping too!

Highlights Of The Unique Secret Fords Project

The Secret Fords project stands out as a truly unique set of books. Author Steve Saxty was granted unprecedented access to Ford’s design archives, allowing him to meticulously catalog a vast collection of images from the ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s, extending all the way to the first Focus. With nothing held back, the result is an awe-inspiring set of five books. Following the sell-out of Volume One, Saxty remastered the most captivating and rare RS stories into the RS Icons book, complementing Secret Fords Volume Two, along with the RS Scrapbook and Design Scrapbook. This brings the collection to four exceptional books, now available at a special end-of-run price for the final copies.

  • ​​​​Exclusive Interviews with RS Designers: Gain insider knowledge from Steve Harper, designer of the Escort RS Cosworth (featuring a foreword by Ian Callum), and Dave Hilton, designer of the Focus RS. They reveal never-before-seen design sketches and share the creative processes behind these iconic RS models.​

  • GN34 Ferrari-Chaser: Uncover the untold story of Ford’s secret supercar designed to challenge the ’80s Ferrari 328. When Saxty’s book was published, it sent shockwaves through the automotive community. Explore what might have been Ford’s most formidable competitor to the Italian legend.​

  • Fiesta Design Evolution: Dive deep into the generations of Fiesta design, exploring the various alternatives and design considerations in meticulous detail.​

  • Sierra Cosworth Design Story: Access exclusive design sketches and clay models of the RS hero. Discover stunning, previously unseen derivatives like the Sierra Targa and alternative Sierra Cosworth designs.​

  • Capri RS2800: Explore the author’s favorite “what-if” RS car in detail for the first time. The RS2800 Capri, a potentially great model that was never realized, is showcased like never before.

Don’t miss out on this extraordinary collection that offers a behind-the-scenes look at some of Ford’s most legendary designs. Secure your set today at a special end-of-run price before the last copies are gone!

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