Loving The First Generation Mustang Is American As Apple Pie
July 13, 2009
I am always trying to find that perfect old car for sale, especially the first generation Mustangs.The road to the Mustang is paved with the groundbreaking design of some of the Ford models that came before it, but don’t ever forget that the Ford Mustang was a one of a kind car.
History of the 1st Generation Ford Mustangs
Everyone has heard of the Mustang, but in case you have been a hermit the last fifty years, this is a car and not a horse. It was developed by the Ford Motor Company. From 1964 to 1973, the first generation Mustangs reined supreme. The Ford Motor Company retooled the failing Ford Falcon into the first Mustang. With the sales of the Falcon beginning to wain, Ford started to begin the process of phasing it out of the marketplace. This is where the Mustang came in.
The day was one that many car collectors can quote like the date of their own birthday. It was March 9, 1964. This was the day of the genesis of the Ford Mustang. The Ford Mustang rolled off the assembly line and was soon to be displayed to the world at that that year’s World fair in New York. The effect it had on the American idea of a good car changed. People wanted more muscle and they got it in the Mustang. Classic car lovers all over the world feel the same pride and admiration for the first generation Mustangs. The first car was displayed at the New York World’s fair in April of that year. It went on to become Ford’s biggest auto line launch since Henry Ford developed the Model A! The Ford Mustang is the only original pony car to enjoy continuous production from its beginning until now.
This type of car body would come to be known by many as the “pony car.The pony car was pretty small and light-weight, yet had a tremendous amount of power. The car was all American and by the late 60’s all of Detroit’s automakers were churning them out. The concept was inspired by the 1964 Ford Mustang. The pony was a low slung, long-hooded, short-decked, sporty automobile that boasted a big motor and a sex-appeal that lured the youth of America like bees to honey. It was built to attract younger buyers into Ford products. The Mustang was the purest form of the pony car, and became a highly popular type of car design. Due to the fact that Mustangs were very popular, competitors came out the woodwork to emulate the look of the Mustang with their own version of the pony car. The competition heated up between the automakers as the success of the Mustang pony car became more evident. Mustang had to up its game and create performance Mustangs to compete with the new pony cars by GM such as the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.
Looking for a 73 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for Sale? My Mustang was a car that I will never forget. The beautiful car was the 1973 Mach 1 Mustang. It was the last member of the first-generation Mustangs. It was the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 and it was beautiful. My dad must have been crazy to let me have the Mustang, but thank God he did. I had the time of my life in those years and like a brand burned into the side of a farm animal, my soul has been branded with a hot brand known as the Mustang.
Your first car is a big part of your teenage memories, what more could you ask for than a Mustang? It makes me sentimental just thinking about it. You can’t help but fall in love with those cars. How can you forget those carefree days of youth? The open road, a girl, and a Mustang heading to a place to park. Its unfortunate, but I ended up selling that old 73 Mach 1 Mustang, but I will never lose the love of that first generation Mustang. What can I say? It will always be in my heart.
By Guest Author Brian Cordell
1964-1973 First Generation Mustang History
July 11, 2009
The Ford Mustang is a car that was manufactured by the Ford Motor Company. The initial design of the Ford Mustang was based on the Ford Falcon. The Ford falcon was a big success for Ford at first, but had to be phased out as sales dropped. This is where the Mustang came in.
The Beginning of the Ford Mustang
A day that will live in classic art history, March 9, 1964, a car that grabbed the attention of the generation and to this day has not relinquished it one bit. Introduced to the public at the New York world’s fair on April 17, 1964, it became Ford’s most successful launch since the model A!
Pony Cars
The Mustang became a new class of car that essentially started the muscle car revolution. This car would come to be known by many as the “pony car.” A pony car is a coupe that has long goods in short rear decks. Because of the rise of this extremely popular car competitors began coming out with their own versions to this look. It inspired cars such as the Chevy Camaro, Plymouth barracuda, AMC’s Javelin, and later cars like the Toyota Celica.
The End of The First Generation Mustangs
1973 pretty much signaled the end of an era in terms of classic muscle cars. This was a time in which fuel shortages started to become a national concern. Consumers were clamoring for fuel-efficient cars that were easy to insure. The car designers at Ford went back to design a more economical car that they hoped would provide the same appeal as previous models. 1973 was the last year that the Ford Mustang was built only original Falcon platform. The 1973 Mustang was the end of the line of the first generation of Mustangs.
I personally love the 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The 1967 Camaro – A Legendary Car
September 3, 2008
It is my opinion that the 1967 Camaro is one of the finest muscle cars ever built. It is simply a work of art, an awesome piece of machinery, and a big old slice of Americana.
The Camaro is like a woman, it is shaped just right. The long hood and short deck styling gives the car a sense of movement even when the car is sitting still. You can almost imagine it burning out even when at rest. The car exudes muscle car to the max.
After the lackluster Corvair success, Chevrolet was looking to curb the Mustang fervor. In September 26, 1966, the 1967 Camaro was introduced to the world. The new “pony car” was an instant hit. As a testament to its popularity, even to this day, the Camaro is in production.
When it was introduced, the 67 was the only first generation Camaro to not have the RPO-Z28 Special Performance Package and the 396-cid displacement engine for SS models. Other distinguishing features include: lack of side marker lights, no front quarter windows, VIN tag mounted in door hinge pillar, center console, and had side-vent windows. If you ever see one, you won’t forget it.
Camaros have held their own in value over the years, and are very popular with classic car collectors. Even in poor condition, a 67 Camaro is often priced at about $8,000. It is a classic car that really holds its value.
The 1967 Camaro was built on brand new rear-wheel drive GM F-body platform. The body was available as a 2-door, coupe, 2+2 seating, or a convertible.
The 67 Camaro came factory-built in a choice of the inline-6 and the 302, 350, 396 engines or the powerful 396 V8. Let me tell you, the 396 motor can burn tires like nobody’s business. It is a big boy’s toy, that’s for sure. In the hands of teenage boy, it will peel off 15 foot black rubber marks regularly from sitting still. It is a hoss.
If you haven’t ever driven a 67 Camaro, let me tell you, you are in for a treat. The car not only looks great but it is definitely a driver’s car. It rides great with great handling and performance for this era of muscle car dominance. If you decide to buy one, you won’t regret it.