Mustang

428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After the sales bonanza that was 1965 and 1966, Ford Mustang sales began to decline beginning in 1967. That was natural in that serious competition had finally entered the field. To help turn the tide, Ford created the Mach… more»

SCCA-Approved: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

The Ford Mustang Boss 302 joined the Chevy Camaro Z/28 in SCCA Trans Am racing in 1969 and 1970. With street versions available for sale, Boss 302 production worked out to just 8,253 units in two years. With a… more»

Project Pace Car: 1979 Ford Mustang

The earliest Fox body Ford Mustangs were not looked upon favorably by car enthusiasts, and the pace car editions were a bit of a mixed bag in terms of customer response. In some cases, it was like most pace… more»

No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Ford Mustang got a modest redesign for the 1969 model, growing a bit in length and gaining some weight in the process.  The front end now featured four headlights instead of just two and the fastback body officially… more»

Rare Options Combination: 1966 Ford Mustang GT

The 1966 Ford Mustang was not a rare car when new or even today. That’s because more than 607,000 of them were built as the new “pony car” took the auto market by storm. What might be scarce 58… more»

Rust-Free Roller: 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Project

Ford has enjoyed a long commitment to motorsport, achieving significant success globally. However, nowhere was this approach better demonstrated than in the development of its Mustang Boss 302. It was designed to compete in the cut-and-thrust Trans Am series,… more»

Frightening Fastback: 1966 Ford Mustang 2+2

A father-son project can bond a family, creating memories that will last well into adulthood. Or, as in the case of this 1966 Mustang Fastback, it can apparently turn into boredom and an abandoned project. The son in this… more»

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 438 Cobra Jet 4-Speed

Although it had become bigger and heavier during its production life, many enthusiasts believe that cars like this 1970 Mach 1 represent the First Generation Mustang at the peak of its power. The increased dimensions allowed Ford to shoehorn… more»

Original 390: 1967 Ford Mustang Hardtop

It is easy to understand why the Mustang was a runaway sales success. Ford catered to every taste and budget with its iconic pony car, and even the most humble-looking vehicle could hide a performance secret. Such is the… more»

Restorable Field Find: 1966 Ford Mustang

In 1966, the Ford Mustang was the hottest thing going since sliced bread. After debuting in mid-1964, the new pony car sold nearly 1.3 million copies in 2.5 years (that’s crazy, man!). I owned a ’66 Mustang with a… more»

Supercharged Fox Body: 1990 Ford Mustang LX

Based on appearance alone, this is one tidy 1990 Ford Mustang LX all the way around, with the cleanliness factor by itself enough to pique some interest in this Fox body.  But maybe that bulging hood and those outside… more»

Worth Rescuing? 1967 Ford Mustang Convertible

Early Mustangs remain a great jumping-off point into the old car hobby. Parts, new, reproduced, or used, are everywhere, and thus relatively inexpensive. Cars themselves are found all over the place, and so something like this 1967 Convertible, seen… more»

SSP Notchback: 1986 Ford Mustang LX

One of my favorite domestic muscle cars is a Fox body Ford Mustang with the Special Services Package, or SSP. It’s seriously cool for just being a police car that could be ordered with a 5-speed manual, but doubly… more»

Dented Roller – 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 302

Faded paint and a dented roof won’t stop die-hard Ford fans from eyeballing this 1970 Ford Boss 302 Mustang. For a model named after its engine, though, the missing high-power mill raises the front suspension and lowers the eagerness… more»

Needs Finishing: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Determining whether a classic car is genuinely desirable can be challenging. Most variants of the First Generation Mustang tick that box, but this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 removes all doubt. It is a rock-solid unfinished project build that has… more»

Older Shelby Tribute: 1966 Ford Mustang GT

A lot of iconic cars debuted in the 1960s. The Pontiac GTO and the Plymouth Road Runner are two that come to mind. But at the top of the list would probably be the Ford Mustang, selling nearly 1.3… more»

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