Posts Tagged ‘Ford’

Lee Iacocca’s 45th Anniversay Ford Mustang in Candy Apple Red

Apr
01

Lee Iacocca's 45th Anniversay Ford Mustang in Candy Apple Red - Muscle Cars BlogThe guys at Mustangsdaily.com took exclusive pictures of the Iacocca Mustangs that came out of Metalcrafters facility. These two mustangs were painted in Candy Apple Red and Black, both of which were custom ordered by Galpin Ford for their own private collection. As they say, Galpin was kind enough to take the red Iacocca Mustang out of their collection for a photoshoot. Enjoy the exclusive images by Mustangsdaily.com.

LEE IACOCCA UNVEILS LIMITED EDITION MUSTANG

Car Celebrates 45 Years of Muscle and Magic

Forty-five years after he introduced the original Ford Mustang, launched at a dramatic press conference at the 1964 New York World’s Fair, auto industry visionary Lee Iacocca today announced a new version of the famous muscle car – the Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang – a breathtaking vehicle that utilizes the latest in Ford performance technology with a style and panache that screams, Mustang fastback. Only 45 “2009½” Iacocca Silver Edition Mustangs – all painted a special “Iacocca” chosen silver hue – will be built. Read more!

The newest Mustangs head-to-head

Apr
01

The newest Mustangs head-to-head - Muscle Cars BlogThe guys at Inside Line has manged to put together a test of Ford Mustangs – and everyone has something unique to offer: The V6, GT, Boss 302 Laguna Seca and Shelby GT500.

Watch these Mustangs in action and see the results after click on Read more!:

David Ragan sets new record in 2011 Ford Mustang GT

Mar
26

David Ragan sets new record in 2011 Ford Mustang GT - Muscle Cars BlogOn March 19th, 2011, David Ragan, driver of the No. 6 UPS Ford Fusion saddled up behind a 2011 Supercharged Mustang GT at Bristol Motor Speedway to set the new half-mile closed course speed record at 98.497 mph in 19.481 seconds. Watch the video on read more!

Mr October to Auction His Own 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350

Mar
18

Mr October to Auction His Own 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 - Muscle Cars Blog“MR. OCTOBER” TO VISIT INDIANA FOR THE AUCTION OF HIS PERSONAL SHELBY MUSTANG Auburn, Ind. (March 17, 2011) – Major League Baseball Hall of Famer and noted car collector, Reggie Jackson, will be making his way to Auburn, Indiana this spring to watch his prized 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 (chassis no. SFM5S129) go under the hammer at the Auctions America by RM inaugural Auburn Spring Collector Car Auction, May 12 – 15, 2011 at the 235-acre Auburn Auction Park.

This 1965 Shelby Mustang GT350 (estimate of $175,000 – $225,000) is a superbly presented car, highly original and well maintained. Its sale represents a terrific opportunity to own an outstanding GT350 from the first production year of the Shelby Mustang, and from the private collection of none other than “Mr. October.”

“We’re so pleased that RM’s long-time friend, Reggie Jackson, has chosen Auctions America’s inaugural Auburn Spring event as the venue to offer his highly-desirable Shelby Mustang for sale,” said Donnie Gould, President, Auctions America by RM. “We encourage all enthusiasts and their families to join us in Auburn this May for the first of what is sure to become a spring tradition for the collector car community.” Read more!

2012 Boss 302S Test Session

Mar
13

2012 Boss 302S Test Session - Muscle Cars BlogWith production scheduled for second quarter of 2011, the engineers at Ford Racing were recently testing the new BOSS 302S at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Features like launch control and pit lane speed limiter were tested as well as different tire compounds. We’ve put togather a short video of some of the sights and sounds during the two day test. Watch it on read more!

Next Mustang Will Be Globally Designed

Mar
03

Next Mustang Will Be Globally Designed - Muscle Cars BlogGENEVA – Ford Motor Co.’s design studios worldwide will provide styling ideas for an American icon: the next generation Mustang.

“It is a common process we [now] use on every vehicle,” Derrick Kuzak, Ford’s group vice president for global product development, said today at the Geneva auto show.

Ford’s next-generation pony car will be the first Mustang with styling themes proposed by studios in Europe, Australia and other regions. Previously, Ford’s U.S. studio was solely responsible for Mustang design.

“When we embark on a new product, particularly one that is all new, it involves all of the studios. Then J [Mays] and the design team pick the best of those themes,” Kuzak told Automotive News. Mays is Ford’s global design chief. Ford adopted the global design approach three years ago. Read more!

Mustang Race 2011 – Mini Movie from Poland

Feb
19

Mustang Race 2011 - Mini Movie from Poland - Muscle Cars BlogThis is a mini movie by Mustang lovers from Poland – Mustang Klub Polska

A Film by www.marcinbielawski.pl

Photography by Marcin Bielawski, Mateusz Siwek, Patryk Jakowski

Edited by Mateusz Siwek

Music by Adham Shaikh “emergence” The Jokes After Lunch “melanż”

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Drag Race – 2012 Nissan GT-R vs 2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs 2011 Shelby GT500

Feb
18

Drag Race - 2012 Nissan GT-R vs 2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 vs 2011 Shelby GT500 - Muscle Cars BlogGuys at Motor Trend pit the three five-figure phenoms – the 2012 Nissan GT-R, 2011 Chevy Corvette Z06 and 2011 Ford Shelby GT500 – against each other at the drag strip. Watch the videos on Read more!

2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Massive Burnout

Feb
13

2011 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 Massive Burnout - Muscle Cars BlogRob Kinnan from HOT ROD Magazine takes a brand new 2011 Shelby GT350 Mustang out for a quick test drive in the hills outside of Las Vegas. This car features several special modifications from Shelby to link it to the 1965 GT350. The supercharger on this car cranks out 525 horsepower and Rob does a massive burnout in this video to showcase that grunt. Watch the video!

ROUSH 2011 Mustang Supercharger Kit TVS R2300

Jan
26

ROUSH 2011 Mustang Supercharger Kit TVS R2300 - Muscle Cars BlogThe supercharger has been designed for the Ford Mustangs manufactured for model year 2011 and 2012 and wearing the GT badge (that means a 5.0l engine). It is only useable with manual transmission versions. Add serious power to your 2011 5.0L Ford Mustang with the Calibrated ROUSH 2011 Mustang Supercharger Kit. This supercharger delivers 525+ horsepower to the 2011-2012 Ford Mustang GT with the 5.0L, 4-valve V8 powertrain. Read more!