While the Ford Mustang is one of the best selling, and longest running model lines in the history of the automobile, when the Ford Motor Co. introduced its 2005 Ford Mustang at the North American International Auto Show, it got as much, if not more, media attention than did the original. The 2005 Mustang (S197) was fully redesigned over the previous models (New Edge) from the suspension, to the interior, to the new 3-valve engine in the GT models. Even though there was no “Cobra”, or high performance model, pony car enthusiasts new and old were quick to snatch up these redesigned, retro-looking Mustangs. While boasting better performance numbers than the early era Mustang GTs, the 2005 Mustang bore a strong resemblance to a 1965 mustang with some rounding here and there for improved aerodynamics. Sales numbers rolled in, and Ford had done exactly what it had hoped to do, and that was to introduce the retro look to the performance car enthusiast market, and the car was a tremendous success. But when the retro look proved to be so popular, it was only a matter of time before the other members of the “Big Three” got in on the action. Continue Reading »
Ford Mustang 'Editorials' - Page 2
It seems the same as it ever was, to borrow a phrase from the Talking Heads. Ford’s Mustang is a certified hit, and Chevy has announced its own version of the pony car will be on the way soon – something called a Camaro. If it weren’t for the fact that Ford just slashed production dramatically and GM is hemorrhaging jobs almost as fast as it’s losing market share, we could think we’re back in 1964, when the Mustang was first introduced as a 1965 model.
But we’re not. Back then, the Big Three could pretty much sell whatever they made. Now Toyota’s poised to become the world’s largest automaker. Back then we didn’t worry about gas prices. Now we turn our eyes away every time we pass the gas station. Back then, it was Dad doing the driving, and we were barely old enough to understand what a car was, much less how much fun one could be. Continue Reading »
TPI Performance of Wichita, Kansas is headed to SEMA 2006 with one tricked out 1968 Ford Mustang Fastback dubbed the “The Snake Eater” which they restored as part of a weekly project show on Motor’n TV.
The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular vehicles ever produced, capturing hearts and creating loyal enthusiasts along the way. Through it’s many redesigns, the Mustang has survived through the musclecar era, gas crunch of the 70’s, the increased import vehicle popularity of the 90’s thru today. The Mustang has seen the extinction (and soon to be rebirth) of it’s major competitor - the Camaro, and has outsold every ponycar produced from any manufacturer.