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Impressive: Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary cruise reaches 400 entries |
Jan 05, 2009 - 2:23 PM - by David Burkart
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The task of rallying across the country, from Nevada to Alabama, is not slight. But then, neither is sustaining an automotive legacy for over four decades. So, it’s no surprise that the event officially celebrating that milestone has already pre-registered over 400 participants.
The approach of the Mustangs Across America 45th Anniversary Drive in April has been exciting the global network of Ford Mustang enthusiasts, so much, it seems, that the event organizers have decided to cap the number of registrations at 500. 
“This year’s event will be historic if not record-setting on a national level,” says event coordinator Sam Haymart. “We are in talks with the Guinness Records organization to see if this will qualify to set an official record.”
With participants from nearly every state and over a dozen foreign countries, this year’s run The dates for the Mustangs Across America 45th ... [Read More]
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Mustangs to be featured at Barrett-Jackson |
Dec 31, 2008 - 3:22 PM - by Jon Igielnik
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The Barrett-Jackson auctions are known as "The World's Greatest Collector Car Events" and the 2009 auction is coming soon, and it surely will not disappoint. January 11-18 collectors, celebrities, Joe six-packs and everyone in between will convene in Scottsdale, Arizona for one of the largest car auctions in the world.
This year's auction will surely be as grand as ever, but the economic downturn has made its effect. Ford Mustangs are always out in force at the Barrett-Jackson auction, but this year they are down in numbers. Last year's auction had nearly 100 Mustangs up for bidding, but this year the lists have them down to around 55.
Highlights for Mustang enthusiasts will be twofold this year. First, Ford will be selling the very first 2010 Mustang GT at auction in an effort to help promote their newly refreshed pony car's launch. Second, Ford along with long time collaborator Carroll Shelby will come together once again to auction off the first 2010 Shelby GT500.
Other worthwhile Stangs up for bidding will include Jack Roush’s personal prototype “BlackJack” Mustang coupe, a 2008 Mustang GT hat was featured on Spike TV’s “Powerblock”, a Shelby GT Barrett-Jackson edition convertible, along with the usual fare of 60’s GT500’s &... [Read More]
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Bold Moves: 2008 FR500CJ Mustang rolls off assembly line, onto track |
Dec 29, 2008 - 1:06 PM - by David Burkart
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It’s been some 40 years in the making, but the Cobra Jet Mustang has officially returned. The first 2008 FR500CJ Mustang rolled off the assembly line a couple weeks ago in Livonia.
Its owner, Hajek Motorsports owner Brett Hajek, is already prepping Ford’s first factory produced dragster for the track. He’ll be entering number one along with three other FR500CJs in the 2009 Pomona, California Winternationals in February.
“The Cobra Jet is one of the transformational vehicles for Ford Racing,” said director of Ford Racing Technology Brian Wolfe when the new Cobra Jet was unveiled at SEMA 2008. “The 2008 CJ will get us more involved with the sportsmen racers in drag racing. At this point there are a lot of little guys who are running Fords from the 60s, 70s and even a few from the 80s, but those cars aren’t necessarily relevant to what we are producing today.”
If the model number sounds familiar, that's because this Cobra Jet is... [Read More]
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Watch: Pre-Production 2010 Mustang drifts at Gulf Greyhound |
Dec 29, 2008 - 12:22 PM - by David Burkart
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Those who frequent their local race tracks can usually expect to see anything coming around the turn. But spectators at Houston’s Gulf Greyhound Park recently had the pleasure of seeing a pre-production 2010 Mustang dabble in a bit of drifting.
From the looks of it, the revamped handling made this pass especially comfortable. What wasn’t so comfortable was the sight of another vehicle losing its wheel during a run. Ouch!
Gulf Greyhound is the home of the Sports Car Club of America's Houston Region's Solo II Divisional Series, but more importantly, home to Thursday Night 50˘ beer.
Take a peak at the video below to see the 2010 Mustang come around the turn, both at the beginning and around the 1:10 mark. Enjoy.
2010 Ford Mustang Drifting at Gulf Greyhound Park
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Leak: 2010 Shelby GT500 order guide races online |
Dec 22, 2008 - 12:52 PM - by Jon Igielnik
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In keeping with what has become somewhat of a tradition in the auto industry these days, the 2010 Shelby GT500 order guide has been leaked onto the web. The new GT500 is what many of us in auto journalism expect to be the "next chapter" in the Mustang story to be revealed at the Detroit auto show. The guide reveals that the new super-Stang does indeed have some new features, but nothing to jump out of your seat for.
Returning from the previous model is the supercharged 5.4 liter V8 mounted to a Tremec 6-speed. To stop it all, expect 4 wheel discs with ABS and Brembo front rotors and calipers. Horsepower numbers are all TBA in the product guide, but don't be too surprised to see a modest horsepower increase to help this Mustang keep up with the pack.
Other new bits and pieces include 19 inch Gooodyear Eagle F1 super car tires available on the coupe, and 18 inchers available on the convertible. Also coming to the GT500 are auto... [Read More]
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Derrick Mabe's 1967 Ford Mustang |
Dec 08, 2008 - 8:30 AM - by David Burkart
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Derrick Mabe grew up admiring his parents’ 1967 Springtime Yellow Mustang convertible. With a 289 V8 and 3-speed manual transmission, the $600 pony car was more than enough to get the family around for several years. “My mom actually used to pick me up from the after school programs in the car daily,” says Mabe.
Then, like many classics, it was garaged for several years.
With a sleek black top and black interior, it was a mystery to Mabe that neither of his older sisters was interested in the... [Read More]
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Jamie "Pastor J" Estes' 2007 Roush Stage 3 Mustang - "The Reverend" |
Nov 06, 2008 - 10:14 AM - by David Burkart
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There seem to be a variety of overlapping themes between clergy life and that of a Mustang enthusiast. But the paramount similarity is happiness.
Clearly, Jamie “Pastor J” Estes is happy. Ever since he ordered his 2007 Roush Stage 3 Mustang in December of 2006, he has been tacking on additions like crazy, including a Roush Super Charger, Cold Air Intake, Roush strut tower brace and Roush Off-Road Exhaust. All this while spreading the good word as a local Pastor.
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Brian Minter's 1966 Ford Mustang coupe - "Darlenie" |
Oct 02, 2008 - 10:38 AM - by David Burkart
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Anyone who’s ever purchased a Mustang probably began the search by looking for just that—a Mustang. Brian Minter wasn’t so specific. He just wanted some “old-school raw horsepower.”
“It didn’t matter if it was a 1956 F100 or a 1969 Chevrolet Nova, I wanted a classic muscle truck or car,” says Minter. “And I was no stranger to them because my dad and I restored a 1966 Mustang Convertible back when I was in high school, though admittedly he did most of the... [Read More]
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