FORD MUSTANGS!

The Ford Mustang is one of the best known and easily recognized vehicles on the road today. Who doesnt recognize the sporty chrome pony emblazoned on the shiny paint of a Ford Mustang?

But I bet many of you dont know the history of the Mustang. Well jump in your time capsule and join me for a ride back to the year 1964. To be more specific, March 9, 1964.

That was the day that the first Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line - it was a white convertible with a red interior. It created a sensation all across the nation. As a matter of fact, within 18 months, Ford sold over 1 million Mustangs!

Just months after its introduction, Ford began introducing changes for the 65 Mustang, including a bigger engine, reverse lights, and an AC alternator. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ford Motor Co. is preparing another version of its famous Mustang pony car to appear more feminine than before. The Mustang is now painted pink to attract more women and at the same time so as to also serve a much worthy cause - help the campaign in fighting breast cancer.

This summer, Ford intends to offer a ‘Warriors in Pink’ trim package for the sports car to attract new buyers to the Mustang nameplate and help raise money for breast cancer research. Ford Mustang sales have slipped in the recent months. This is why the automaker is improving its campaign to increase the sales of its pony car.

‘One of the reasons for this strategy is to keep the buzz up as high as possible,’ said Ford spokesman Jim Cain, who noted that the Mustang continues to dominate its segment in the domestic market. In fact, he said Mustangs share of the U.S. sporty coupe market has climbed to more than 50 percent even as its sales have slipped. Read the rest of this entry »

The Ford Mustang is one of the most popular sports cars in America, with that comes a high demand for used Mustangs. Buying a new Mustang is as easy as choosing your options and driving off, however purchasing a used Mustang requires a great deal of care. Choosing the wrong car could cost you thousands of dollars in unnecessary repairs.

As with any sports car, Ford Mustangs are often driven hard. With abuse comes the need for maintenance. If proper maintenance is not followed, your new ponycar will likely become a money pit. Fear not, tips for finding potential problems are just a couple paragraphs away. Read the rest of this entry »