Pony cars
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The 2020 Chevrolet Camaro gets a new nose, a new $34,995 base price for the SS LT1 model, and other value upgrades to spur sales.
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Ford hybrid V-8 patent discovered, could power Mustang and/or F-150
We've known for two years that Ford has a Mustang hybrid planned, but a new patent gives us a glimpse at what could be the electrified pony's powertrain. The best news: eight cylinders are pictured, which indicates any Ford Mustang hybrid will keep a V-8 engine and only add electric motors for more...
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Ford Mustang Bullitt takes on Isle of Man
The Isle of Man hosts the most famous and most dangerous motorcycle race in the world. But two wheels aren't required to enjoy the Isle of Man. Case in point, Ford of Europe sent the Mustang Bullitt to the island to drive the 37.7-mile course that is legendary with so many motorcycle racing...
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1966 Ford Shelby GT350H is a barn find gem
Just when it appears the world has run dry of barn finds, the internet doesn't disappoint. The latest discovery is none other than a 1966 Ford Shelby GT350H, and the car has sat parked in a garage for three decades. BarnFinds.com reported on the special Shelby on Wednesday, and it was reportedly...
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Explore the Ford Mustang collection that began with a pet pony
Many enthusiasts dream of collecting prized vehicles throughout their lives, but not many begin with a simple trade. That's exactly how the Speed family came to collect Ford Mustangs, though. The Speed siblings (what a last name in conjunction with the family's passion) recall their father, Gilbert...
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The Ford Mustang is your global sports car sales leader
The world has spoken. It has used its various forms of currency to declare the Ford Mustang as the best selling sports car on the planet. Last year marked the first time that the Mustang has ventured out into the world at large. As a result, more than 140,000 people snapped them up and embraced the...
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Ford’s “Mustang Customizer” contest allowed fans to build the Mustang of their dreams on a dedicated website, then go head to head against others on Facebook to rack up points. The more points you earned, the more entries you received into a contest that could deliver your dream Mustang to your door. Last October, Ford had pro drifter Vaughn Gittin Jr. deliver the keys to a one-off Mustang GT to the first winner, James. In December, winner Terry T. received an early Christmas present in the form of a Grabber Blue Shelby GT500, courtesy of Ford. Last month, a police officer...
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Mustangs Across America Announces 50th Anniversary Drive Dates
Ford’s beloved pony car, the Mustang, turns 50 years old in April of 2014. To honor the event, Mustangs Across America is planning a seven-day trip that will take participants from Los Angeles, California to Charlotte, North Carolina, arriving in time for the Mustang Club of America’s...
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The Chevy Camaro Beats The Ford Mustang, Again - In 2012 Sales
When it comes to muscle cars, there are Ford guys, there are Chevy guys and there are Mopar guys. While most Porsche owners would be willing to take a Lotus for a spin, while the Lotus driver borrows the keys to a Nissan GT-R, muscle car guys rarely cross brand lines. In fact, the most die-hard...
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Ford Announces Second Mustang Customizer Winner: Video
Back in October, James (last name omitted) got a surprise visit from Vaughn Gittin Jr., who showed up driving a new Mustang GT. It wasn’t just any Mustang GT, however, it was a car that James had designed and promoted as part of Ford’s Mustang Customizer contest. Giten was on hand to...
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New Saleen 351 Mustang Announced In Los Angeles
Now that Steve Saleen is back to leading the company that bears his name, it makes perfect sense to reintroduce iconic products from the builder’s past. The current Saleen Mustang, which gets its power from a 302 cubic-inch (5.0-liter) engine, is well established, so the company has chosen...
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Bodie Stroud Builds 'The Real Thing' 1969 Mustang: Video
When it comes to pro-touring cars, some enthusiasts love the idea of taking a vintage muscle car and bringing it up to modern performance standards. Others feel this is blasphemy, and that vintage iron should only be restored to original specifications; after all, a new Mustang offers a vintage...
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In 1968, American Motors introduced a short-wheelbase, two-seat sports car called the AMX that many saw as a shot across the bow of the Chevrolet Corvette. Despite serving up reasonable performance (especially when equipped with the 390 cubic-inch V-8, rated at 325 horsepower) at bargain-basement prices, the AMX coupe never took off with buyers. In 1971, the AMX (which stood for American Motors eXperimental) was discontinued as a production model, but introduced as a trim and performance package on the four-seat AMC Javelin. Since not many were delivered new, AMX coupes have seriously gained...
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1967 Chevy Camaro RS/SS Barn Find Is Tired, But True
The problem with most barn find stories is that they generally start out with “I knew a guy who’d heard of a guy whose neighbor bought a mint-condition Cobra at a garage sale for $500.” The further away from the point of origin, the taller the tale generally gets. In reality that...
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Ford's Mustang Boss 302 Won't Return In 2014
If you’re a fan of the current Mustang body style who’s been saving his lunch money to buy a 2014 Boss 302, we’ve got some bad news for you: the Boss 302 won’t be back next year, meaning that Ford is adhering to its promise to build the car for just two years. The news comes...
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Holman & Moody Announces Limited Edition 2014 Mustang
In 1964, a British racing team entered three new and unproven Ford Mustangs in a 4,000 mile European endurance race, called the Tour de France Automobile. Built by American tuning specialist and race car builder Holman & Moody, no one gave the Mustangs a chance against the well-proven Jaguar Mk...
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Ford’s Mustang Customizer Contest Picks Its First Winner: Video
Back in June, we told you about a contest tied to Ford’s latest Mustang customizer website that would award four lucky designers the Mustang of their dreams. The process was simple enough: choose a Mustang, customize it within your allotted points and then turn it loose on the internet for...
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Vaughn Gittin Jr. Tours Ford's Flat Rock Plant, Sideways: Video
From a profitability perspective, hiring a pro drifter to run factory tours probably isn’t the best idea. Even a driver like Vaughn Gittin Jr. (who just finished second in the 2012 Formula Drift championship) occasionally misjudges distances, meaning that a car or two will need to go back to...
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The story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears applies equally well to the Ford Mustang. To those of us who use our cars for track days, the Mustang GT is a bit too soft (although it’s still very good with the optional Track Package), while the 662-horsepower Shelby GT500 is a bit too hard for road course use (although it does excel at the drag strip). That leaves the Mustang Boss 302 as “just right,” with perhaps the perfect balance between civility and performance. Handling is superb, even in base models, but those wanting just a bit more can opt for the Laguna Seca package...
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General Motors Trademarks Legendary Z/28 Moniker
For the Camaro faithful, nothing says “affordable performance” quite like the alphanumerical combination of one letter and two numbers: Z/28. Originally an option code for cars built to compete in the SCCA Trans-Am series, the name stuck and has been associated with fast Camaros since...
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Dodge Challenger To Get Redesign, Spawn SRT Barracuda Variant: Report
To paraphrase Mark Twain, “rumors of the Dodge Challenger’s demise may be greatly exaggerated.” Despite the anticipated introduction of the SRT Barracuda (perhaps the worst-kept secret in Auburn Hills), it now appears that Dodge may not be killing off the Challenger after all...
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Next-Generation Mustang Rumor Mill Cranks Up
Ford’s next-generation Mustang isn’t due to hit dealers until sometime in 2014, likely as a 2015 model. Despite the fact that Ford has been careful not to release too many details about the car in advance, speculation over the next Mustang is again heating up. First, its widely believed...
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Ford Marks 20 Years Of SVT Performance With Past And Present Mustangs
Ford’s Special Vehicle Team, or SVT, has been making Mustangs (and other Ford products) faster since the debut of the SVT Mustang Cobra in early 1993. To honor the 20th anniversary of SVT, Ford will roll out a special display in Mustang Alley at this year’s Woodward Dream Cruise. Over...
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Justin Bell Speaks Out On World Challenge Mustang Boss 302 Protest: Video
The Sports Car Club of America (SCCA) has a long history of creating rules for classes that ensure parity between all entrants. While the organization makes an effort to ensure its rules are fair for all and promote competitive racing, sometimes it misses the mark. This gets more complex when you...
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