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1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback

At the 1964 New York World’s Fair Ford revealed the first generation Ford Mustang which was offered as a two-door hardtop, convertible and “2+2” fastback enclosed the trunk space under a sweeping exterior line similar to the second series Corvette Sting Ray and European sports cars such as the Jaguar E-Type coupe. It was produced until 1973, when it was replaced by the second generation. One of them, a 1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback is up for auction.

This Ford Mustang GT fastback was modified by Classic Recreations of Flower Mound four years ago. The original 3.3 L V8 engine was removed and a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 was installed. The air intake pipe, a conical air filter, MTF long-tube headers, a Vapor Works fuel pump, and an 18-gallon fuel cell have been improved. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a Tremec six-speed manual transmission and a 9-inch rear axle with a limited-slip differential.

The car is finished in white, and after the complete restoration it really looks great. It is equipped with black rocker panel stripes, chrome bumpers, bullet-style mirrors, a black tail panel, quarter panel vents, a dual outlet exhaust that exits below the rear valance, vented hood, a boxed K-member, tubular front control arms, a Chassisworks G-link rear suspension, QA1 adjustable coilovers, and power steering. Braking is handled by Wilwood four-piston calipers over drilled and slotted rotors at all four corners. It is mounted on 17″ American Racing wheels wrapped in 225/45 front and 255/40 rear Nitto NT55 G2 tires.

Inside, the seats are upholstered in black leather that also covers the armrest. The steering wheel is also wrapped in black leather. Additional equipment includes a roll bar, air conditioning, a billet shifter handle, stainless steel trim accents, rubber floor mats, a Kenwood touchscreen infotainment system, and a Kicker 600CXA amplifier and speakers with passive crossovers. The five-digit mechanical odometer shows 3,225 miles.

The car comes with manufacturer’s literature, an Elite Marti report, a window sticker copy, a Classic Recreations receipt, and a New Jersey title.

The auction ends on March 18 and the current highest bid is $67,500 USD.

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1967 Ford Mustang GT fastback

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1969 Shelby GT500 FASTBACK for sale

Buying rare cars, especially those that have been owned by famous people can be a good investment. After Carroll Shelby’s 1965 Shelby 427 Cobra sold for $5.49 million USD last year, another car owned by Shelby and Academy Award-winning director Jackie Cooper is looking for a new owner. It’s a 1969 Shelby GT500 FASTBACK.

1969 was the last year for the Shelby Mustang, as Ford and Shelby parted ways, although a few more models were released for 1970. They were actually leftovers from the previous year. The car was offered in two versions, the base GT350 powered by a 5.8L V8 engine with 290 hp (213 kW) and 385 lb-ft (522 Nm) of torque. It reached 60 mph in 6.5 seconds, while power is sent to the rear wheels via a 4-speed manual transmission.

The more powerful version, the Shelby GT500 is powered by a 7.0L V8 engine with 335 hp (250 kW) and 440 lb-ft (600 Nm) of torque. Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via the C6 automatic transmission. It hits 60 mph in 6.0 seconds.

The car is painted in Candyapple Red and is in excellent condition. Comes with owner’s manual, Marti Report, Shelby Certificate of Authenticity. The auction will take place on January 4-15, 2023.

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2023 Ford Mustang Dark Horse

Ford has recently presented the seventh generation of its legendary car, the Mustang Dark Horse, and its engineers have done everything to ensure that the new generation brings what this model has been known for for more than five decades.

Mustang Dark Horse will be offered in two body styles (Coupé and Cabrio). Both versions come with a lot of additional equipment (optional) and a lot of personalization options as well as a significantly changed interior design. This includes higher quality materials and fewer analogies. The old instrument panel has been replaced by an adaptive 12.4-inch display in combination with a high-resolution 13.2-inch display of the multimedia system.

When it comes to the powertrain, the new Mustang Dark Horse will be powered by a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine with 500 hp (368 kW). Power is transmitted to the rear wheels via a 6-speed manual or ten-speed automatic transmission. Ford has not yet announced technical data and performance.

“For decades, Mustang has competed against the most premium brands on the biggest world stages and won. We surprised everyone, and we’re going to surprise them again with a track-capable Mustang that puts a new level of performance, styling and American engineering in the hands of everyday customers who still want the thrill and excitement of a V8 sports car, ” said Jim Farley, CEO of Ford Motor Company.

The Mustang Dark Horse should hit the market in mid-2023. Also, the company announced that after 27 years, Ford is returning to the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 2024 with a new GT3 model.

Source: Ford