Ford Mustang History
Debuting in 1964, the mustang immediately gained popularity among the young and hip crowd as the next muscle car. With more powerful engines coming out through 1973, the Mustang was symbolic to the muscle car/pony car era. The gas crisis of the 1970s forced Ford to downsize the Mustang power plants in 1974, and the Mustang II was born. In 1979, the first Fox Body Mustang debuted with the “4-eyed fox” front end. The Fox Body Mustang chassis was virtually unchanged until 2005, but its design was updated in 1994 with the first SN-95 Mustang. The SN-95s are between 1994-1998 and have a more luxurious interior with updated aesthetics. In 1999, the 35th anniversary mustang debuted with another upgraded exterior with sharp lines and aggressive front end lasting until 2004. In 2005, Ford debuted the all-new Mustang. With a new chassis, body, interior and engine, the new mustang is an aggressive powerhouse for the streets, tracks and shows, and is a great combination of style and power for the sticker price. With recent speculation about the Carroll Shelby/SVT Cobra debuting in 2007, the Ford Mustang Crowd has been on edge waiting to see what kind of monster Ford can produce, and at what price!
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Classsic Mustang - On April 13, 1964, the first Ford Mustang was seen racing in the American Grand Prix races. The people instantly fell in love with this sporty and aggressive new car, and they all wanted one. Officially debuting in the World Exhibition of New York, the Ford Mustang was received by open arms and welcoming checks of future owners.
Mustang 2 - 1974 was a sad year for Ford Mustang enthusiasts. With no v8 option and no convertible option, Ford Mustang sales went down, and the nation was being choked in the ever-strong grips of the oil crisis. The less powerful four-cylinder and V6 models were the engine options, and the mustang powerhouse took a backseat for a few years.
Fox Body - For the first time since 1969, Ford brings back the Mustang GT in the form of a 5.0L V8 4-speed in 1982. 1983 called for a more powerful turbocharged I4, making 145hp. The Borg-Warner T-5 (five speed) transmission is now brought into the Mustang…
SN-95 - Ford introduced arguably the best Mustang yet: the 1995 Cobra R. With a deleted A/C, stereo, and rear seat this lightweight powerhouse was based on the 351 Windsor platform shared by the likes of Steve Saleen in his s351 model until the year 2000.
Late Model - In 1999, the GT received a PI intake, better cams, and larger valves. The V6 also receives intake work, utilizing a split-port design and boosting HP to 190hp. The most noticeable styling changes of this “new age” Mustang are the larger rear end, more aggressive styling…
2005 Mustang - In 2005, Ford came out with the all-new 2005 Ford Mustang. This Mustang had an all new platform, chassis, body, interior, exterior, and improved drivetrain. The V6 model was given a 4.0L V6 making 17 more hp, and the GT was given the powertrain based off of the 03-04 Mach 1…
