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About Me

The date was April 17, 1964. Intermediate sized muscle cars, with big block engines were gradually replacing the fullsized muscle car. Lee Iacocca, Ford's General Manager, had always invisioned a small sports car to be the next hot item in the street wars. Ford decided that instead of improving their lackluster intermediate, they would do the competition one better and introduce a whole new breed of automobile, myself. Originally I was designed as a two seater in the European tradition, Iacocca realized that true success depended on volume sales. Therefore I was introduced as a 1965 model that was based on the compact Falcon to lower production costs. I came with an obligatory back seat and a multitude of options that would give the buyer an opportunity to customize their purchase, and generate extra profits for Ford. Plymouth faithful stress that their Baracuda beat me to market by two weeks. But it was I, which racked up over 22,000 sales its first day and one million sales in my first two years, that turned the market and people's attention to me. The pony car class that the Ford Mustang helped create is the only class of muscle car that still exists today.I debuted as a simple sports car powered by a 170 cid six cylinder and a pair of V8's. Originally I was named for the fighter plane, the P-51 Mustang, preliminary allusions were made to the horse, and the horse motiff quickly became the emblem for me. Buyers loved my low price, long hood, short trunk styling, and my myriad of options. Ford loved my high volume sales and visibility. In mid 1964, Ford introduced a sporty 2+2 fastback body style to go along with the hardtop coupe and convertible. Enthusiasts also cheered the new "K-code" 271bhp 289 cid V8 that finally put some performance to match my good looks. For those that wanted more, the legendary Carroll Shelby and Ford collaborated to produce the Shelby GT-350, me, but a fastback specially tuned by Shelby. The 289 V8 produced 306bhp in street tune and around 360bhp in special GT-350R race tune. These Shelby's had no back seat, were only available in white and were fully race ready.

My Interests

Racing, cars, going fast, horsepower, speed, super chargers, drinking gasoline,smoking tires, twin turbos, engines, loud exhaust, 5 and 6 speed transmissions, 0-60 times, quarter miles, and burnouts

I'd like to meet:

Anyone that drives me, or believes I am the greatest car ever produced

Music:

Loud exhaust and squealing tires

Movies:

All the movies I have stared in, such as Gone in 60 Seconds, Bullitt, 2 Fast 2 Furious, and hundreds of others

Television:

Pinks, Horsepower TV, Overhaulin,Barrett Jackson Auto Auction, Mustang TV

Books:

The Complete Mustang: A Model-By-Model History, Mustang Forty Years, Ultimate Mustang, Mustang Restoration Handbook, The Official Ford Mustang 5.0: Technical Reference & Performance Handbook, Mustang: Interior Restoration Guide, Mustang 2005 : A New Breed of Pony Car,Mustang Perform Hp1371, Haynes Ford Mustang Automotive Repair Manual, Mustang Restoration Tips and Techniques,

Heroes:

Henry Ford, Carroll Shelby, Steve Saleen, Jack Roush
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My Blog

2009 Mustang - Saleen, Facelift and Power Increase Information

2009 Mustang - Saleen, Facelift and Power Increase Information CarCrazy.com assistant editor John Breaux discussed with Steve Saleen many things while at the 2006 Cruisin the Coast Auto Show in Bilo...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:18:00 PST

Ten Things The Next Mustang Must Have

.. content start --> .. post start --> Ten Things The Next Mustang Must Have A little over 2 years ago the Ford Mustang was given it's first major facelift since 1994 and 3 years from now Ford Mustan...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Mon, 19 Feb 2007 04:18:00 PST

Bullitt and Boss Mustang To Return in Late 2007

Bullitt and Boss Mustang To Return in Late 2007 The recently announced Shelby GT will not be the only new Mustang you see for sale in 2007 according to Motor Trend. It will be joined by two more Must...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:05:00 PST

Shelby GT Mustang Production Starts in January

Shelby GT Mustang Production Starts in January One of the most anticipated vehicles since the Shelby GT500 is set for production beginning in January 2007. The latest Mustang offering from Ford, the ...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:04:00 PST

3.5 Duratec and 4.6 3-Valve Engines Top Wards 10 Best Engines

3.5 Duratec and 4.6 3-Valve Engines Top Ward's 10 Best Engines Ford Motor Company's all-new 3.5-liter Duratec 35 V-6 engine has been named among "Ward's 10 Best Engines" by Ward's Auto World. The ann...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:03:00 PST

No 4-Door Mustang Says Ford

No 4-Door Mustang Says Ford Ford Motor Company today made clear that recent media speculation concerning an expanded Mustang line including a sedan and wagon model to be sold in global markets is...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Sat, 23 Dec 2006 09:00:00 PST

The Next Mustang: A First Look At the 2009 Ford Mustang

The Next Mustang: A First Look At the 2009 Ford Mustang Ford has hinted around at a face lift for the Mustang in 2009 and now Road & Track Magazine has revealed the first concept pictures of t...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Sun, 15 Oct 2006 10:47:00 PST

The Boss Is Back? Motor Trend Says Yes

July 26, 2006 - Motor Trend magazine's upcoming September issue is reporting that the Boss Mustang is a 100 % go for the year 2008, before the Ford Motor Company plans to redesign the Ford Mustang lin...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Thu, 03 Aug 2006 02:13:00 PST

2006 Supercharged Steeda Q 525 Mustang

2006 Supercharged Steeda Q 525 Mustang Jun 6, 2006 by: Steeda Autosports Steeda Autosports introduces the 2006 Supercharged Steeda Q 525. The new model of which ...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Mon, 19 Jun 2006 08:53:00 PST

2006 Ford Stampede Edition Mustang

2006 Ford Stampede Edition Mustang May 27, 2006 by: All Ford Mustang News Are you in the market for a limited production 2006 Ford Mustang? Well, look no further...
Posted by Ford Mustang on Thu, 01 Jun 2006 12:21:00 PST