Ford began development of the Fox platform in 1973. Designed to accommodate downsized versions of several Ford cars, its first job was carrying the Fairmont. But a priority for Iacocca was correcting the sins of the Mustang II, so… more»
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Blue Chip Dragster: 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet!
A historically significant 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet is up for auction at Mecum. The auction will occur October 3rd-5th in Indianapolis, and this Mustang is one of their “Main Attraction” cars. What is your auction estimate for this… more»
Love it, or Loathe it? 1978 Ford Mustang II
What car models can you think of that made you wonder what a formerly-revered manufacturer was up to? The MG TD – dimensionally bloated and pregnant with bumpers designed to protect its delicate body from inept drivers – was… more»
Malaise Era Project: 1978 Ford Mustang Coupe
After the Mustang grew wider, longer, and heavier into the late 1960s and early 1970s, Lee Iacocca took an interesting question from a shareholder at the company’s annual meeting. Anna Muccioli, who owned 200 shares of Ford, asked why… more»
C-Code 289: 1965 Mustang Fastback 2+2 Project
Here on eBay in a no-reserve auction is a 1965 Mustang Fastback – a C-code car from the factory – bid to $14,901. C-code Mustangs were equipped with a 289 CID V8 mated to an Autolite 2100 two-barrel carburetor,… more»
Pro Tour Prospect? 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Ford’s Mustang is an American icon. Launched in late 1964, the Mustang sold 559,000 copies in its first full model year and just shy of 3 million through the end of first-generation production in 1973. Millions of Mustangs have… more»
Chanel Your Inner JR Ewing: 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit
Is tipster Mitchell G a person who likes parody? You know, that word that by definition means “something so bad as to be equivalent to intentional mockery, a travesty.” That’s kinda what this 1982 Zimmer Golden Spirit brings to… more»
Big Horse Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Mustangs, Camaros, Suburbans, and many other cars were produced in “generations”, with the shift from one to the next demarcated by styling, engine size, platform, rebadging, or any combination of these. The Mustang was introduced midway through 1964 as… more»
“Burbuja!” Mexican 1984 Ford Mustang 5.0
American fans of Ford Motor Company’s Fox platform will immediately recognize this bubble-hatch, swollen-fender Mustang-looking car as a Mercury Capri, that brand’s version of the popular pony car. Not so fast! In 1983 and 1984, Ford grafted Capri parts… more»
Low Miles, Two Owners: 1991 Mustang GT 5.0 Convertible
The Fox body Mustang has gained considerable favor in the marketplace recently and for good reason. These are very competent cars for a very reasonable price. Want to race it? No problem. Grocery getter? Ditto. Occasional weekend car? Eager… more»
Ivy Green 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback
Memory is a funny thing. As a 10-year-old car-geek kid in 1965, I can vividly remember seeing my first Mustang Fastback 2+2 up close and personal. It was Poppy Red, parked next to the school cafeteria, and I just… more»
37k Mile Drop Top! 1990 Ford Mustang ASC McLaren
I’ve never been one to take big risks in uncharted stocks or bet the farm at a Blackjack table, but for what it’s worth, I’m feeling really good about the future of Fox-body Mustangs in the muscle car market… more»
Rare Drop Top Bargain! 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
The Ford Mustang is a generational classic which has gone through some dramatic changes over its nearly 60 years of history. The first generation ended in 1973 as the Mustang II became (arguably) the next best thing from Ford…. more»
5-Speed Swap Project: 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II
This 1976 Ford Mustang II Cobra II has been in storage for just under a decade and has a few issues keeping it from running at the moment. The seller has acquired the parts needed to convert it from… more»