Mustang

Wrecked Restomod: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

The new Ford Mustang was the hottest thing since sliced bread in 1965 with nearly 560,000 sold. And 14% of those were the fastback edition like the seller’s car. Until not long ago, this was a beautiful, customized car… more»

Rolling Project: 1974 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After sales continued to decline year after year, Ford redesigned the Mustang in 1974. Now dubbed Mustang II, the car was 500 lbs. lighter and 19 inches shorter than the 1973 model, which had become big and bloated over… more»

One Owner Pony: 1966 Ford Mustang Fastback

The hot new Ford Mustang had a banner year at more than 607,000 units, yet only about 6% were the sexy fastback edition. And if you went for the so-called “luxury” model with the “pony” interior, that number dropped… more»

Fishing Expedition? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Civilizations tend to peak just before they fall.  The muscle car era could be said to have gone through the same meteoric rise and dramatic, abrupt fall as many have in the history books.  For Ford, the Mustang had… more»

1 Of 500: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 Project

Just the mention of a Boss 429 Mustang is enough to bring tears of joy to most blue oval fans, and rightfully so, as not only are these Fords fast but they’re also scarce and highly sought after.  The… more»

1 of 200: 1986 Ford Mustang Saleen

The Saleen brand has long been associated with building some of the most sought-after Ford Mustangs ever made. When the first examples showed up, they were a bit more restrained in terms of upgrades compared to the modern-day offerings,… more»

Rusty Roller: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback

When the hot new Ford Mustang arrived in April 1964, just two body styles were offered. It wasn’t until the Fall of that year when the “official” 1965 models would have a fastback to join the coupe and convertible…. more»

Ivy Green Roller: 1966 Ford Mustang

The Ford Mustang is one of the most successful cars ever built. From a mid-year launch in 1964, the consummate “pony car” is still going strong today. The company built 607,000 of them in 1966 alone, including the seller’s… more»

Non-Running Pony Project: 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 model year was a banner one for the hot new Ford Mustang. 607,000 units were produced in ‘66, a record that wouldn’t be beaten. A lot of them came equipped with a 200 cubic inch inline-6 and… more»

Rare Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Introduced in late 1968, the Boss 302 was the Ford Mustang’s version of the Chevy Camaro Z/28. Both cars were redesigned to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am racing circuit which limited engine displacement to 305 cubic inches at the… more»

Seller Wants a Chevy! 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was determined to turn the tides on eroding market share for the popular Mustang “pony car”. Due to growing competition, sales were way off from their peak of 607,000 units in… more»

428 CJ/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project

Some enthusiasts will avoid completing another person’s unfinished project for fear that there might be hidden nasties to sour the experience. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is at a point where they should have little trouble determining… more»

Fresh Paint & Decals: 1978 Ford Mustang II King Cobra

In 1978, brown was a popular color. Both the Camaro Z28 and Pontiac Trans Am could be acquired in different hues of brown. Ford offered the Mustang II for the last year and someone stepped up and purchased this… more»

Same Owner 39 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in Ford showrooms in the Fall of 1968 as a performance/ appearance option on the Mustang. It would initially be popular, comprising nearly 25% of Mustang sales in the first year. It was only offered… more»

Estate Sale – Potpourri of Cars, Trucks, Parts

It’s sad when someone dies and leaves their estate to someone else to dispose of. But it must be tough when the dearly departed was a mechanic who apparently kept more than he discarded. Such is the case with… more»

SSP Police Package: 1987 Ford Mustang LX

Decades ago during my formative years, I used to dream of attending one of our local Metro Police auctions and buying a patrol car that was being retired from the department’s fleet.  Back in the eighties, it wasn’t uncommon… more»

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