The Ford Fiesta has been one of the most successful superminis and one of Britain’s most popular cars for decades. First launched in 1976, the Fiesta was a front-wheel drive ‘world car’ that was Ford’s answer to the successful Renault 5 and Fiat 127. As this book shows, the Fiesta went on from strength to strength, establishing itself as the ubiquitous second car, student’s car and learner’s car. In this readable book, motoring expert Mark Bradbury explores the design and development of the Fiesta as Ford sought to produce a small car for the modern city driver. The book covers the launch and reception by the public and motoring press and the production of the now classic Mk 1, 2 and 3 models. The book also covers the sporty Fiestas, including the RS and turbo versions as well as derivatives and variants, including vans, the Ka and the Puma.Bringing us right up to date with the latest models, the book also reflects on the legacy of the Fiesta as it reaches the end of its production. With new information and insights and accompanied by a full range of illustrations, this is a concise and complete guide to a highly regarded and much-loved car. 'The sadly departed Fiesta was a quiet revolutionary and, while you can't be encyclopaedic in 96 pages, author Mark Bradbury packs a lot in while keeping the story readable.'-- "Classic & Sports Car Magazine, January 2026" 'The author guides us through each generation in turn, managing to pack in plenty of detail and he gives separate attention to the sporty Fiestas, including RS and Turbo models as well as its derivatives including vans, the Ka and the Puma.'-- "Track Kit Custom Magazine, July/ August 2025" 'This history by Mark Bradbury is a very welcome arrival, especially given that the end of the Fiesta name back in 2023 means that its the real start to finish deal. Bradbury does an excellent job of chronicling the Blue Oval baby over 96 pages and via 100 mainly official publicity illustrations.'-- "Classic Car Weekly, May 2025" Mark Bradbury is a member of the Society of Automotive Historians in Britain (SAHB), the Renault Classic Car Club, the Renault Car Club and Renault4.co.uk, a fairly active Renault 4 website and forum. Mark owns a bright orange Renault 4 (1986).