Mustang sales were down for the sixth year in a row in 1972, due in part to the pony car market being flush with competitors. And, also, because the car’s proportions had gotten bloated over the years. Yet, Ford… more»
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Take Your Pick! Pair Of 1969 Ford Mustangs
By 1969, the Mustang fastback had become almost as popular as the hardtop and convertible combined at 45% of production. And you could get it in four flavors: regular, Boss 302, Boss 429, or Mach 1 (which outsold the… more»
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Garage Find Drop-Top: 1965 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ford struck gold on April 17, 1964, when it launched the Mustang, creating a market niche known as the “pony car”. While Plymouth got there 16 days earlier, it seems moot now since the Barracuda stopped production in 1974… more»
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Blank Canvas Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback
Some enthusiasts will balk at the idea of molesting an original Mustang to create the car of their dreams. However, this 1970 Fastback could be a prime candidate if that is your ultimate aim. Its existing drivetrain is not… more»
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54k Mile 1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car
You have to give marketing and product planning gurus their dues. An old adage in motorsport says that what wins on Sunday sells on Monday. However, if your shiny new model isn’t competing in a motorsport event, why not… more»
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Hundreds of Muscle Cars in Five Junkyards!
Where do old muscle cars go when they’ve been all used up? At least to these five junkyards scattered across Alabama, Colorado, Michigan, North Carolina, and Texas. If you’re looking for old Mopars, Fords, and other cool cars from… more»
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351/4-Speed: 1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
After twenty years in hiding, this 1971 Mustang Convertible has emerged blinking into the light of day. It is a project car, and restoration will be high on the priority list for its new owner. However, it looks like… more»
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Rebuilt V8: 1969 Ford Mustang Fastback
Finding a starting point for a project build can be challenging, but the owner of this 1969 Ford Mustang may have done that for potential buyers. The engine and transmission have clocked zero miles since a previous owner rebuilt… more»
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Carport Find: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 originated as a performance-oriented option on the Ford Mustang in 1969. Ford first used the name “Mach 1” earlier that year in its display of a concept car called the “Levacar Mach I” at the Ford… more»
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Unreal Garage Find: Mustang GT350 and Shelby Parts
There are some finds that seemingly defy explanation. The types of discoveries where you shake your head and ask how this scenario can even unfold. That’s essentially what was going through my mind as I digested this incredible YouTube… more»
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No Reserve: 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible
Hidden away in this garage amongst an enormous collection of classic car parts is a 1966 Ford Mustang Convertible that shows promise for its next owner. It presents nicely and drives just as impressively. The buyer could enjoy this… more»
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Snowbank Find: 1965 Ford Mustang Fastback
When the Ford Mustang was introduced in mid-1964, the fastback body style was not yet available. That didn’t happen until the Fall of 1964 when full-scale 1965 model production got underway. This rusty fastback looks to have been sitting… more»
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Early Production: 1965 Ford Mustang Drop-Top
This 1965 Ford Mustang is one of the earlier production models sometimes referred to as a 1964 ½. However, all Mustangs built before the 1966 model year were titled 1965 automobiles. The data plate on the door verifies that… more»
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Barn Find Pony Car: 1973 Ford Mustang
By 1973, the Ford Mustang had been in production for nearly 10 years. It created a market niche for so-called “pony cars” that every mainstream automaker got into by the end of the 1960s. This ‘73 edition is one… more»
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1-of-62: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
By 1972, the First Generation Mustang had grown in every direction. It was physically longer, wider, heavier, and featured larger engines than the earlier examples. If a buyer was careful when ordering their new Mach 1 during that model… more»
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No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
I have sometimes wondered whether the First Generation Mustang bubble will ever burst. Given the history of these vehicles in the classic market, I doubt that it will happen anytime soon. In fact, I suspect that even when the… more»
