Recognized as the “King of the Kustomizers,” George Barris is a name familiar to anyone who grew up watching Batman, Starsky & Hutch, The Munsters, The Beverly Hillbillies and Nightrider. Literally, the man’s a legend with an amazing talent for creating and customizing iconic vehicles that are ingrained in pop culture. In addition to his(…)
Donna Michelle was selected as Playboy’s Playmate of the year in 1964. In addition to the title and a lot of nifty prizes, she was awarded a pink 1964 ½ Ford Mustang. Thus began a tradition and a rush of orders for “Playmate Pink” Mustangs. Available only through special order, Playmate Pink Mustangs are very rare.(…)
Love the Pony car? There’s an app for that! Ford and Tweedle launched a new Mustang Owner app featuring Mustang trivia, wallpapers and ringtones. The Mustang Owner app is available on both Android and iOS platforms. Detailed information is provided about the pony car’s features and capabilities. Making use of an augmented reality feature, app(…)
The 2015 Ford Mustang, a car that has been 50 years in the making, will hit showrooms next month in the U.S. with engine choices ranging from a fuel-efficient 4-cylinder engine to a throaty V-8 to entice a wider range of buyers. The engine choices — a 4-cylinder, a V-6 and a V-8 — all(…)
When it was first launched 50 years ago, the Ford Mustang was a huge success. Right now, it still is. Ford basically invented the concept of a “muscle car” with the Mustang and today, five decades later, despite intensifying competition, it’s still perceived by many as the leader in its class. It’s common knowledge that(…)
A one-off short-wheelbase Ford Mustang may not be the most desirable collectors’ item in the world, but for Bill Snyder of Hudson, Ohio, it’s been his pride and joy for the last 46 years. The “shorty” Mustang, as it is often called, was designed by Vince Gardner and built in 1964 for a traveling custom(…)
What’s more fun than hanging out at the beach and getting sand in places nature never intended? Watching classic movies that feature the Ford Mustang! In just 50 years time, Ford estimates that more than 500 movies and hundreds of television programs have included a Ford Mustang since the car first appeared in April of(…)
The Ford 2015 Mustang is on display this week at Computex, one of the world’s largest technology conferences, held in Taiwan. Among the many Ford innovations showcased at the event, Ford will demonstrate the outstanding technology and performance features included in the all-new Mustang model.
There are lots of great stories in Ford’s archive: The first-ever owner of a Mustang was a 22-year-old Chicago schoolteacher who traded in a $400 Chevy and borrowed the rest of the money to cover the $3,419 MSRP on a Skylight Blue blue convertible.
Ford is introducing an all-new inflatable airbag restraint design that provides the front seat passenger in a Ford Mustang with knee airbag protection while significantly reducing system size and weight, enabling a roomier interior for more comfort.