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Mustang History

If you have ever wondered about old races, industry legends, or Mustang history, we’ll cover many of the things that helped mold our passion. From tips on identifying a 1964 1/2 Mustang to the history of the Mustang GT. Take a look at our historical articles below as we pay tribute to the past.

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1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT 350 - Special Delivery
In February 1965, someone desperately wanted one of the new Shelby G.T. 350s for Ford's new-car display at the Chicago Auto Show. According to the Shelby American Automobile Club's '65-'67 Registry,... more
1967 Ford Mustang GT - GT Under Pressure
For a while, Jerry Choate thought perhaps he had bitten of more than he could restore on a deadline.... more
How to: Build a 429 Super Cobra Jet
At 375 horsepower and 450 lb-ft of torque, the 385-series 429ci big-block was the most powerful factory engine ever installed in a first generation Mustang.... more
How To Diagnose Gauge Problems
Chances are there are mote than a few of our readers who are driving around in their vintage or Fox Mustangs with a gauge or two not working.... more
How To: Reseal Power Steering Cylinders
The basic principle of power steering—hydraulics—hasn’t changed much since the Mustang was introduced nearly a half century ago. It has been said you could move the world with the fluid power of... more
Ford Racing MSVTA Handling Pack Suspension Kit Install
With the release of the all-new Mustang chassis in 2005, Ford engineers finally stepped away from the antiquated Fox-era modified McPherson strut design and non-parallel four-link rear suspension to... more
Vintage Tech Advice March 2013 - Beyond the Basics
I own a ’67 Mustang and I’m trying to figure out if the carburetor on the 289 is original. It’s an Autolite/Motorcraft 4300 but I’m told that the 289s came with a 4100.... more
1965 Ford Mustang GT 350 - Rare Finds
The car poking out of the attached garage did not resemble a stock Mustang, let alone a Shelby. What was the strange drooping front end?... more
Ford Mustang Shelby Gt 500 - Dream Shelbys
As SVT chief engineer, Jamal Hameedi drives a 2013 Shelby GT 500 every day.... more
1965 Ford Mustang Fastback - Lesson Plan
In 1998, high school teacher Stan Edington spied a white ’65 Mustang fastback sitting in a buddy’s garage during a 50th birthday party. It was rusted, dented, and suffered from typical daily commuter... more
Collector Car Appreciation Day
With summer just around the corner, Collector Car Appreciation Day is only a few weeks away.... more
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New Book: Rebuild 8.8- and 9-inch Rear Ends
CarTech has published a new book dedicated to the rebuilding and set-up of Ford 8.8- and 9-inch... more
Get in the Driver's Seat
Hot-Rod Chairs Launches Vintage Mustang Office ChairsNow you can have a little bit of your Mustang... more
Need help with borgeson PS pump bracket issue
I am trying to install a borgeson pump on a 1968 V8 302 motor. Long story I purchased the P/S... more
back issue
I wrote an article in Pony Express which appeared in the June 2002 issue. I lost both my beloved... more
How much for an Autolite 4100 carburetor?
I am looking to buy a used Autolite 4100 that came off a 64 1/2. What is a reasonable price to... more
how rare is this
ok, i have an early 65 convertible,not a 64.5 but a 65,ok its a 200 six cylinder with power... more
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