It’s almost hard to fathom how quickly a changing market can wreak havoc on auto sales, and this was especially true from the early to mid-seventies period, particularly on models that were considered muscle or pony cars. High fuel… more»
Mustang II
Jul 1, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Upgraded V8/5-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
The Mustang II has always suffered when compared to its predecessors. However, the pair were from very different eras in automotive history. One was a product of the swinging 60s, while the other hit the market when tightening regulations… more»
Jun 3, 2024 • For Sale • 20 Comments
302/4-Speed: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra
People are often unkind about the Mustang II, stating it is unworthy of wearing the iconic Mustang badge. However, history shows that, like its predecessor, the Mustang II was the right car at the right time for the American… more»
Dec 25, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
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»
Nov 20, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
1978 Ford Mustang II With Only 30k Miles?
1978 was the last chance for new car buyers to drive away in a Mustang II, as big changes for Ford’s pony offering were on the horizon for the following year when the third generation got an all-new body… more»
Nov 7, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Reinvented Sales Success: 1978 Ford Mustang II
The Ford Mustang was the right car at the right time on at least two occasions. The first was when it was introduced in 1964 and the market was ripe for a sporty compact. The second was 10 years… more»
Aug 26, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
Graphics Galore: 1978 Ford Mustang Cobra II 5.0
With the mid-seventies approaching, automakers were facing all sorts of whammies when it came to offerings having anything to do with high performance. A trio of issues including insurance premiums, rising fuel costs, and higher emission standards were all… more»
Aug 22, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
Cheap V6 Project: 1974 Ford Mustang II
With sales falling and girth increasing, Ford reinvented the once-popular Mustang pony car in 1974. The Mustang II would now be a subcompact and was 500 lbs. lighter than the year before, just in time to save money at… more»
Jul 30, 2023 • For Sale • 25 Comments
Cheap Wheels or More? 1977 Ford Mustang II
Ford reinvented the once-popular Mustang in 1974, but this time as a subcompact (which was closer in relative size than the top-heavy 1973 Mustang). Now called the Mustang II, it turned out to be the right car at the… more»
Jul 14, 2023 • For Sale • 47 Comments
Cheap Wheels! 1975 Ford Mustang II Ghia
Although the Ford Mustang II is often criticized by Mustang purists, it likely saved the nameplate from extinction. By coincidence, the smaller, lighter, and more fuel-efficient car was introduced right at the same time fuel prices went up in… more»
Jul 7, 2023 • For Sale • 31 Comments
27k Mile Luxury Survivor? 1974 Ford Mustang II
After reaching its peak in 1966, the Ford Mustang saw sales decline one year after the next. At first, this was due to the arrival of a lot of new competition, including the Chevy Camaro and Pontiac Firebird. But… more»
Jun 25, 2023 • For Sale • 34 Comments
Affordable Survivor: 1976 Ford Mustang II Limited Edition
Timing is often said to be everything, and the automotive world is no exception. Ford got it right with its First Generation Mustang and spectacularly wrong with the Edsel program. The Mustang II is much-maligned, but sales figures confirm… more»
Dec 27, 2022 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Warm 302: 1977 Ford Mustang II
The Ford Mustang II was a much-maligned creature for many years, but it has developed a cult following within a sector of the classic community. Although the reason may not seem immediately apparent, it is worth considering. A new… more»
Jan 23, 2022 • For Sale • 33 Comments
Original Survivor: 1974 Ford Mustang II
The original Mustang was the right car in the right place at the right time. Therefore, it couldn’t help but be an enormous sales success that would achieve legendary status. While the 1974 Mustang II never achieved those lofty… more»
Jan 5, 2022 • For Sale • 27 Comments
Shaker Hood: 1978 Ford Mustang II
By 1973, the Ford Mustang was no longer the darling of the pony car segment. It had grown to some rather large proportions from its debut in 1965 when Ford couldn’t build enough of them to satisfy buyers. And… more»
Dec 5, 2021 • For Sale • 52 Comments
Museum Piece: 1974 Ford Mustang II
UPDATE 12/05/2021: It seems that the owner of this 1974 Ford Mustang II had no luck when he last listed the vehicle for sale, so he has decided to have another go. Little has changed since the previous listing,… more»
