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The author discusses the development of Advanced Vehicle Operations (AVO), the design of the twin-cam engine and the production of the RS1600, Mexico and RS2000 models. 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For fans of the race and rally Fords of these glory days, as well as for motor sport enthusiasts, this book is pure treasure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are several clubs covering the Ford Cortina, Capri and Corsair:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.mk1cortina.com\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eMk 1 Cortina Owners Club\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.fordcortinamk2oc.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFord Cortina Mk 2 Owners Club\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"http:\/\/www.fordcorsairownersclub.co.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFord Corsair Owners Club\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGraham Robson has also written a similar book covering the successor \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.motormedia.co.uk\/product\/works-escorts-in-detail-fords-rear-wheel-drive-competition-escorts\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eFord Escort\u003c\/a\u003e race and rally cars.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motormedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942581076295,"sku":"9781906133719","price":17.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/2609\/8503\/files\/b6b6eb32-IMG_139-large.jpg?v=1752768470"},{"product_id":"ford-transit","title":"Ford Transit: The Making on an Icon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Ford Transit is one of the most successful commercial light vans of all time and it has been the best selling light van in the UK and other parts of the world for over fifty-two years. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this invaluable book, Peter Lee discusses the entire Transit range, including the wide variety of body types from 1957, when project planning was put into place, through to the present day with a peek into the future of Ford’s famous van. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWritten by a leading expert and promoter of the Ford Transit and including many previously unpublished photographs and rare designs, this book is an essential read for anyone with an interest in the history of Ford Transits, and of light commercial vehicles in general.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Motormedia","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51942583730503,"sku":"9781445667829","price":8.95,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0902\/2609\/8503\/files\/6d0dd3fd-IMG_170-large.jpg?v=1752768473"},{"product_id":"ford-gt40-mark-2-1016","title":"Ford GT40 Mark 2 1016","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis book tells the story of Ford GT40 Mark II, chassis no. 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