1968 Ford Mustang

In 1968, several regional models were sold such as the California Special and the High Country Special. The 289 was replaced with a 230 HP / 302 cu in / V8. New for 1968 was an optional AM/FM stereo.

1967 Ford Mustang

It was in 1967 that the first major overhaul of the body style took place. The height increased by ½". The length increased by 2 ¾".

A new power-plant was introduced, the 390 cu in big block generating 320 HP, enough power to smoke the rear tires at will. Ford introduced the new FMX transmission in 1967 as well allowing for manual or automatic shifting.

Production in 1967 had fallen back to 472,000 cars.

1965 Ford Mustang

The Mustang 2+2 Fastback was introduced in 1965. This new model would eventually become the basis of the infamous Carol Shelby GT350. The standard 289 engine was upgraded to 225 HP.

This was also the year that the interior option known as the pony interior was introduced. The package included seat covers with running horses displayed across the seat back.

1964 Ford Mustang

The first model was eventually called the 1964 ½ due to the short model year. The 1964 car was available in a coup and a convertible. The early engine choices included a 170 cu in/ 101 HP/ 6 cylinder, a 260 cu in / 164 HP / V-8, and a 289/ 210 HP/ V8. By June of 1964, Ford released a super fast version of the Mustang with a 289 cu in V8 with a four barrel carburetor and a solid lift cam which pushed the power up to 271 HP.

With a 4 speed transmission and weighing in at only 2,500lbs, this was a fast car in its day.

1973 Ford Mustang

It was in 1961 that Vice President and General Manager of Ford Lee Iacocca had a vision of a four seat car with bucket seats with a floor-mounted stick shift that weighed less than 2,500 pounds and sold for only $2,500. Funding was approved for the project in the fall of 1962, but it wasn't until March 9, 1964 that the first Mustang finally rolled off of the assembly line.

The Mustang was derived from the Falcon. Many of the components from the Falcon were incorporated in the first Mustangs to keep the cost down, including the drive train components. With many options available for the consumer to choose from, the advertising slogan was "the car to be designed by you."

With an aggressive advertising campaign, over 22,000 Ford Mustangs were sold on the very first day that the car was available. By the end of 1964, over 250,000 Mustangs had been sold. In the first 12 months, the sales figure was over 400,000.

The 1966 Ford Mustang

The 1966 Mustangs were very similar to their 1965 counterparts. Three body styles were sold, including the Mustang GT Coupe, the Mustang GT Convertible, and the Mustang GT Fastback. This was the year the three fingered rear quarter panel ornament was introduced. The number of color options available to customers increased to 34. Production in 1966 was over 600,000 units.

The 2010 Ford Mustang GT comes equipped with a 4.6-litre V8

As far as the interior goes, previous models were described as barren and arid, with what felt like cheap plastic for the seats, and a squeaky chassis. I can't completely agree with those opinions, as I have been a die hard fan of the mustang for years. However, I will agree that this time around they have put a wonderful new luxurious feel to the interior. It has roughly the same interior designs but with softer materials, and once again, a more modernized, rounded appearance. The center console is now non-existent to allow more room for shifting gears. Ford has also nixed the ashtray and relocated the electrical socket to the top of the dashboard rather than beneath the radio, which is reportedly to make it easier to power your navigation device.

The 2010 Ford Mustang GT comes equipped with a 4.6-litre V8, which is rated at 315 horsepower, 15 more than last years Mustang. It will run on unleaded fuel as well as premium, but is reported to get a better performance with the premium. The new 'Stang goes from 0-60 mph in just over 5 seconds. The only thing Ford did not seem to update about this new version of the is the live axle design. Rather than switching to an independent rear suspension (IRS) they decided to stick with their design that has seen them through many years. This came as a surprise to those who were aware that both the Dodge Challenger and the Chevrolet Camaro come equipped with the independent rear suspension, but according to experts, much of the decision behind keeping the live axle was money motivated. There's no way to know for sure until the accounting paperwork is leaked, but it is rumored to cost $100 per vehicle to convert to the IRS. Some even guesstimate up to $300!

Either way, the $27,995 base price of the 2010 Ford Mustang GT seems altogether a fair price for the fabulously designed car you're getting. Once again, Ford stepped up their game with the Mustang, standing up to their competition, the new Dodge Challenger and Chevrolet Camaro. The 2010 Ford Mustang, new and redesigned, remains as timeless as ever.

The first model was eventually called the 1964 ½ due to the short model year. The 1964 car was available in a coup and a convertible. The early engine choices included a 170 cu in/ 101 HP/ 6 cylinder, a 260 cu in / 164 HP / V-8, and a 289/ 210 HP/ V8. By June of 1964, Ford released a super fast version of the Mustang with a 289 cu in V8 with a four barrel carburetor and a solid lift cam which pushed the power up to 271 HP.

With a 4 speed transmission and weighing in at only 2,500lbs, this was a fast car in its day.

1965

The Mustang 2+2 Fastback was introduced in 1965. This new model would eventually become the basis of the infamous Carol Shelby GT350. The standard 289 engine was upgraded to 225 HP.

This was also the year that the interior option known as the pony interior was introduced. The package included seat covers with running horses displayed across the seat back.