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Parked in ’82: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

Today is a landmark in automotive history. It is sixty years since Ford officially pulled back the covers at the 1964 World’s Fair to formally unveil its First Generation Mustang. Few people realized that it marked the first step… more»

7-Up Limited Edition 1990 Ford Mustang 5.0 LX Convertible

The idea of a car manufacturer teaming up with an outsider to produce a promotional vehicle certainly isn’t a fresh concept in the auto industry, with some creations turning out better than others.  One in particular that seemed like… more»

Well Documented Driver: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500

A known ownership history and comprehensive documentation can separate a good classic from a great one when considering investment potential. This 1969 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 ticks those boxes and underwent a light cosmetic restoration in the 1980s. It… more»

5.0-Liter/5-Speed: 1985 Ford Mustang GT

I’ve long been a fan of the Fox-Body Mustang and find cars like this 1985 GT particularly attractive. The styling remains almost European, but the facelift Ford performed for that year added a touch of aggression. This GT is… more»

Rock-Solid Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

Releasing an entirely new model is a calculated risk, especially when the vehicle is essentially a niche model. It can sometimes lead to failure, but Ford proved it had the ability to produce the right car at the right… more»

Drop-Top Pony Project: 1965 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang was introduced at the New York World’s Fair in April 1964. Two and a half years later, the company had built more than 1.2 million of them, making it one of the most successful automobile launches… more»

LS Swapped SSP: 1989 Ford Mustang LX

Would you consider modifying a rare car with limited production numbers? That’s a question that’s deeply personal, as keeping a rare car in stock condition that isn’t fun to drive or particularly reliable isn’t worth the cost of ownership…. more»

First Year Project: 1974 Ford Mustang II

What to make of the Ford Mustang II such as this first-year 1974 fastback or a “3 door 2+2” model as Ford described it in their marketing brochure. And, this example is a Mach I trim level – I… more»

No Reserve: 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition

Jumping to conclusions can be a flawed strategy because it often leads to embarrassing mistakes and missed opportunities. That brings us (almost) seamlessly to this 1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car Edition. It would be easy to dismiss it as… more»

Cobra Clone: 1978 Ford Mustang II

After setting a sales record in 1966, demand for the Ford Mustang declined every year thereafter through 1973. That drop was attributed to a flood of competition arriving between 1967 and 1970, and the weight and size gain of… more»

Running Project: 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

We see plenty of First Generation Mustangs crossing our desks at Barn Finds, and it is easy to understand why. Ford produced these cars in extraordinary numbers, and they remain as popular and desirable now as they were when… more»

What’s Under the Tarp? 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible

When driving unfamiliar roads, do you find yourself looking around for interesting cars in and around homes?  Maybe a glance into a sideyard reveals an old car rotting in the sun.  Or is there something car-shaped under a tarp… more»

61k Original Miles: 1988 Ford Mustang GT

Many motoring journalists initially believed that pony cars would be a passing fad that would disappear from the automotive radar as quickly as they appeared. History shows that those individuals got their predictions catastrophically wrong, with the sector enjoying… more»

One Year Only: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible 7-Up Edition

Almost every manufacturer in automotive history has released at least one special edition vehicle. The practice typically celebrates a milestone for the brand or a particular badge, although occasionally, there are more left-field reasons. Such is the case with… more»

Modified Indy Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang

A lot of people complain about the engine options for the new Fox body Mustang when it was introduced in 1979. This car is represented as one of few Festival Edition Indy Pace Cars offered to the public in… more»

Turbo Notchback Project: 1993 Ford Mustang LX

It’s difficult to part with a project car, especially after holding onto it for so many years in hopes of putting it back together. The seller of this notchback Fox body Mustang had built himself quite a hot rod… more»

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