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Drive and Enjoy: 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback

Another day, another Mustang, but despite their proliferation, each has its own story to tell. Such is the case with this 1965 Mustang 2+2 (Fastback) located in Tollhouse, California. It’s up for auction here on ebay, with the reserve… more»

Brand New! 1967 Ford Mustang

Regular readers know I strongly lean toward retaining most classics in their factory specifications and appearance via preservation or restoration. However, I will seldom ignore a custom build, particularly if its creator manages to maintain the car’s inherent character…. more»

Rusty Roller: 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback

Some project builds can be pretty straightforward, while others require equal combinations of deep commitment and a healthy wallet. This 1967 Mustang Fastback falls into the second category because no aspect of this classic will escape its new owner’s… more»

Entombed Since 2001: 1949 Oldsmobile Fastback

Imagine the excitement and anticipation that archaeologists experienced when opening King Tut’s tomb.  Car lovers kind of experience the same feelings, both good and bad.  Picture yourself charged with the task of clearing out a relative’s estate.  You open… more»

Andy Warhol Inspired: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

In my younger days, most of my free time was spent wrenching on whatever jalopy I was fixing up at the time or attending car events around town, with not many hours left in the day for going to… more»

Real or Clone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Vintage Mustangs may be the collector car hobby’s most cloned and copied cars. A base car can be altered to look like a Shelby, Hertz, or in this case, a Mach 1. This car may be the real deal,… more»

No Reserve 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

When selecting a candidate for a project build, an enthusiast’s decision will usually be driven by their vision for the finished product. If a faithful restoration is the goal, an essentially complete and unmolested car is the obvious choice…. more»

High School Parking Lot: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

For those of us who went to high school in the seventies and eighties, it is hard to convey just how awesome the automotive hobby was at that time.  Everyone loved cars.  Especially older cars, since many of Detroit’s… more»

Restore or Restomod? 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

After the debacle that was the Edsel, Ford Management was naturally gun-shy about approving any radical new vehicles in the early 1960s. Lee Iacocca always claimed to be the “father” of the Mustang, bombarding the Management Board with market… more»

Numbers-Matching G-Code: 1969 Boss 302 Ford Mustang

For the first generation of the Boss 302 Ford Mustang to have only lasted 2 years, this pony sure made a big splash in small block history considering the brief amount of time it was made and how few… more»

Parked For 20 Years: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

Sales figures confirm that 1966 was the best year for the First Generation Mustang, with 607,568 buyers parking one in their driveway. The lowest-selling variant was the Fastback, which accounted for 35,698 cars, or 5.9% of total sales. This… more»

7k Miles? 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback

I’ve got a hunch many of our readers may be thinking the same thing I was upon first glance of this 1968 Ford Mustang GT Fastback, regarding how a car that initially looks like it’s been through the wringer… more»

390/4-Speed: 1968 Ford Galaxie XL GT

Ford made a couple of changes to its Galaxie coupe in ’68 which, in my humble opinion, were an improvement to the car’s appearance from the previous year’s model.  The rear glass on the sides was updated along with… more»

Concours Winner: 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback

The owner of this 1965 Mustang 2+2 Fastback spent thirteen years performing a no-expense-spared restoration, and the result is stunning. From its one-year-only paint shade to its spotless interior, this classic will cause its new owner to feel nothing… more»

Fully Restored: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback

This 1969 Mustang Fastback would suit a person seeking a turnkey classic with excellent presentation. Its previous owner spent years restoring the car to a high standard, ensuring the buyer can drive away in a rust-free and spotless classic… more»

Strong V8: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

The owner of this 1966 Mustang Fastback performed a restoration a few years ago, but he’s driven and enjoyed it since. It isn’t a show-quality vehicle but a high-end driver with a strong V8 under the hood. It needs… more»

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