Ford Mustang

One-Family-Owned: Four-Speed 1965 Ford Mustang 2+2

Because there were over 680,000 of them built and there are plenty to go around, 1965 Mustangs have always represented a rare combination of affordability and collectability in the classic car marketplace. These days, however, they seem to be… more»

Running, Driving Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Sportsroof

It’s an anecdote that doesn’t deserve much space, but here’s the summary: During my junior year of high school, I made an academic bet with my dad and lost by a hair. He bet me I couldn’t earn a… more»

Drive or Restore?: 1970 Ford Mustang Convertible

I was recently discussing with a coworker why I don’t enjoy entering any of my fleet of ten-footers in local car shows: Nobody values your car as much as you do. Those who have far more invested in their… more»

74k Miles: One-Owner 1965 Ford Mustang

Few will argue that the 1965 Mustang doesn’t deserve its place as one of the most popular American collector cars; after all, it has sheer numbers on its side. With almost 700,000 being built during that long first model… more»

1969 Ford Mustang Fastback Garage Find

In the late ’60s, Mustangs were marketed as the young-spirited vehicle option. They are long, low, wide, and roomy. They are cars that are both performance and luxury-oriented. Nearly everyone has heard of the Mustang, and for good reason:… more»

19k Mile 7-UP Edition: 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0

Only 4,103 1990 Ford Mustang LX 5.0 7-UP cars were produced. Initially, the car was 7-UP inspired and designed for the NCAA basketball championship giveaway but it was canceled and Ford decided to produce a limited run for the… more»

Driver Quality: 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350

While some enthusiasts prefer their classics to be pristine and will perform restorations to achieve that goal, others subscribe to the “they’re only original once” school of thought. That makes this 1968 Ford Shelby Mustang GT350 an interesting proposition…. more»

Rough Road Since Indy: 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car

When the new Mustang debuted in 1979, Mustang fans rejoiced.  The Pinto-based compact Mustang era was finally over, and this Fox-body replacement was more like the first generation cars than any previous iteration.  Ford’s triumph was celebrated by being… more»

Genuine Drag Pack: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Super Cobra Jet

Automotive perfection. Does such a thing exist? That is the question posed by this 1971 Mustang Mach 1. Its presentation is superb, but what hides below the surface raises the stakes considerably. The original owner ordered this classic with… more»

Carport Find! 1969 Ford Mustang Grande

There is absolutely no shortage of 1969 Ford Mustangs here on BF but not many are the Grande version – a sort of luxury notchback edition, first offered in ’69. Nope, it’s the fastbacks (SportsRoof), often in Mach I… more»

No Reserve 351 4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang

I’ll admit it, I’m generally not a fan of Ford’s BIG Mustang (’71-’73). There are a lot of reasons but most are probably immaterial to others. Standing out, first and foremost, is the comparison between these and the previous… more»

Affordable Convertible? 1966 Ford Mustang 4-Speed

At first glance, I thought this was a really sharp-looking 1966 Ford Mustang convertible. And considering how many that we cover here on BF, it takes something special with a first-gen Mustang to get me to take a second… more»

Unmolested Survivor: 1990 Ford Mustang Convertible “7-Up Edition”

Few manufacturers throughout automotive history have resisted the urge to produce Special Edition vehicles. Many hit the mark perfectly, but some fall below a company’s sales expectations. The 1990 Ford Mustang LX Convertible Limited Edition, commonly called the “7-Up… more»

Unmolested 5.0! 1988 Ford Mustang LX

I’d call the Fox Body Mustang, such as this 1988 LX notchback, one of the great performance stories of the post-muscle car (’64-’72) era. Reasonably priced, reliable, and fast is how these cars rolled, especially the more restrained LX… more»

Bullit Imitator? 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback

The seller of this 1968 Mustang states, “1968 Ford Mustang Fastback Manual C Code Highland Green with Upgrades“. The whole “Bullit” reference is my doing, though he does sneak in the single-word reference, once, deeper in the listing. But,… more»

Low-Mile Survivor: 1975 Ford Mustang II V8

Mustang fans are broken into two broad groups: those who accept the 1974-78 Mustang II as legit, and those who pretend that Mustang history zipped ahead seamlessly from the 1973 (the last of the first-generation models) to 1979 (the… more»

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