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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 19, 2013 11:35:31 GMT -5
I'll start:
Donald Frey was the Chief Engineer for Ford’s car programs during the time the 1964-1/2 Mustang was created. He is credited with conceiving the first prototype, the 1962 Mustang I concept, which was a mid-engine two-seater roadster. As part of Lee Iacocca’s Fairlane Committee, Frey headed up all engineering aspects of the first Ford Mustang as Product Manager. He was eventually promoted to Vice President of North American Product Development, and oversaw the development of all Mustangs until his departure from the company in 1968.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 20, 2013 4:22:05 GMT -5
In 1964, the mustang made its first public appearence along with the birth of the pop tart by the Kellogg's company.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 20, 2013 10:44:45 GMT -5
This one's for Chris and Butch
Larry Shinoda gave his special project the name "BOSS" in tribute to the new Ford president who had hired Larry away from GM.
Ford president Semon Knudson was also a former employee of GM.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 21, 2013 4:11:17 GMT -5
In 1974, The new mustang II is the 6th best selling mustang of all time with 296,041 sold. Things that make you say Hmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 23, 2013 4:21:28 GMT -5
With in the same year the mustang made its debut it appeared in the oo7 movie Goldfinger
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 23, 2013 4:22:54 GMT -5
March 1966, the 1 millionth mustang was born
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Post by 0407gtss on Aug 24, 2013 6:53:41 GMT -5
A Mustang also appeared in the James Bond film Goldfinger in September 1964
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 26, 2013 4:13:54 GMT -5
In 1964.................
Gas was .25 cents a gal
A new mustang was around $2300
The Pontiac GTO was born and Chevy intoduced the Chevelle.
I own one out of three of these cars. Would love to have the other two plus .25 cents per gal
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 27, 2013 4:20:00 GMT -5
Along with the birth of the mustang in 64, some cool toys also made their debut:
G.I. Joe
Mighty Tonka Dump Truck
Mr. Potato Head
The Wham-o Frisbees
Easy Bake Oven
My sister had and easy bake oven. After I baked a Barbie doll head my dad took the oven away. It was fun while it lasted
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 29, 2013 4:24:45 GMT -5
The first GT was available in April 1965. The GT package was an extra $165
The first Shelby mustang made its debut in 65. They were all white fastbacks with black interior, blue stripes, and no back seat.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 30, 2013 4:10:30 GMT -5
The 1965 model year sold a total of 559,451 mustangs
What did 1965 bring to the table:
2+2 fastback model
The GT option
Power front disc brake option
K-code 289 HiPo
Shelby GT350 package
End of the 260 V8
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 30, 2013 4:13:59 GMT -5
The most mustangs ever sold during a single model run was 1966 with 607,568 units
They are still out there, get one!
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Post by my96gt on Aug 30, 2013 7:32:07 GMT -5
I would love to get a 66 fastback, but the prices for that body are getting ridiculous.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 30, 2013 7:48:44 GMT -5
I agree.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 30, 2013 7:50:24 GMT -5
Sal, take a look at these mustang concept cars that never made it to production. A few of these would be really cool to have and even better if they had made it to production. link |
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Post by my96gt on Aug 30, 2013 17:39:00 GMT -5
I like the 67 Mach 1 concept and that 70 Mustang Milano concept. I wonder if any of those cars still exist or were more than not just clay models.
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Post by ksmach1 on Aug 31, 2013 11:49:28 GMT -5
I like both of them also. I would hope Ford would have atleast made one of each
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 3, 2013 4:35:42 GMT -5
1967 marked the first mustang redesign. Ford also gave the 67 a 390 big block option for that year. The most popular 390 option was in a mustang GTA. The "A" in GTA stood for automatic transmission. 67 was the only year for the GTA. They were available in a coupe, fastback, or convertible and with either the 289 or 390 engine.
Some old school mustang guys mark the 67 as the second generation mustang.
This is one of my all time favorite body styles
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 4, 2013 4:29:52 GMT -5
Shelby added the GT500 package in 67. The 428 motor was Shelbys choice with a HP rating of 355
Only one Shelby Super Snake was made in 1967. It was intended to be the first of 50, but no other Super Snake was built due to the retail price was $7,500 and a 427 Cobra could be bought for roughly the same amount. It was driven by Carroll Shelby at Goodyear's test track in Texas for tire promotion film production.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 4, 2013 19:42:26 GMT -5
Shelby added the GT500 package in 67. The 428 motor was Shelbys choice with a HP rating of 355 Only one Shelby Super Snake was made in 1967. It was intended to be the first of 50, but no other Super Snake was built due to the retail price was $7,500 and a 427 Cobra could be bought for roughly the same amount. It was driven by Carroll Shelby at Goodyear's test track in Texas for tire promotion film production. |
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 5, 2013 4:06:37 GMT -5
Thanks for finding the video, good stuff!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2013 12:27:35 GMT -5
Great video, Butch. Those old vids take me back to the good ole days...............when men were men and sheep were nervous.  |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 6, 2013 10:55:07 GMT -5
The reasoning behind the cancellation of the 2002 Cobra.
The 2002 Cobra was in development at this point and was scheduled to come out with a 340hp version of the DOHC 4.6. The story goes that during one of the development test drives Colletti was driving an 02 Cobra mule and was being followed by an SVT Focus in the caravan. Members of the development team say that over the radio they could hear Colletti becoming more and more angry by the fact that he was unable to lose the Focus. They were dreading the next stop because they knew they were going to get an earful.
When the caravan stopped at a shopping center a visibly angry Colletti gets out of the Cobra prototype and said "I hope this grocery store sells Alpo, because this car is a f*&king dog!!!" In looking at the modular DOHC architecture Ford was using it became clear that they were going to be unable to get the power they wanted without using a supercharger. When Colletti brought the idea up to his team of using the Eaton M90 supercharger (same blower that the Thunderbird Super Coupe) the team initially told him it was impossible and could simply not be done. The next day however, not only did the team tell Colletti it was possible, but suggested using the larger Eaton M112 supercharger.
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 7, 2013 6:53:49 GMT -5
So I guess this is how the Termi got it's start. Good stuff Vince
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Post by Deleted on Sept 7, 2013 10:18:03 GMT -5
So I guess this is how the Termi got it's start. Good stuff Vince Yeah Ken, I believe that through his (Colletti) vision back then, the Mustang is the performance monster it is today. |
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 11, 2013 4:14:06 GMT -5
In 1967 -
The Rolling Stones appear on the Ed Sullivan show
Superbowl 1 between KC & GB, GB won
Ali is drafted into the military
The last year for the 289 Hi-Po in a muatang
Ford offered 5 engine choices for 67 -
200 ci 120 hp
289 ci 200 hp
289 ci 225 hp
289 ci 271 hp
390 ci 320 hp
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 13, 2013 4:09:44 GMT -5
The first documented mustang sold to the public Apr 15 1964. This was two days prior to the kick off. This is a great story. link |
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Post by Deleted on Sept 13, 2013 6:57:11 GMT -5
A one owner 49 year old car is really rare. The documented history adds to it's value. Good stuff.
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 15, 2013 8:28:05 GMT -5
Vince, now that this story is out, I bet they had a lot of offers. I think that hanging on to it and getting a boat load of enjoyment helps that quality of life thing that people are always looking for.
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Post by ksmach1 on Sept 17, 2013 5:01:22 GMT -5
A first for a Mustang, a combined auto / Manual transmission the Select Shift Cruise-o-Matic was availible in 1967
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