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Ford Mustang is still cool after all these years
hosted ^ | Dec 16 | ANN M. JOB

Posted on 12/16/2009 10:39:01 AM PST by JoeProBono

Now 45 years old and revamped for 2010 with new styling and more powerful V-8, the "pony car" that debuted in 1964 is strikingly muscular, more energetic than before and thoroughly cool for a modern buyer.

You dont even have to pretend to be Steve McQueen, the lead actor in the 1968 film "Bullitt" who famously drove a Mustang in one of Hollywoods best chase scenes, to enjoy the new Mustangs unique persona.

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TOPICS: Miscellaneous; Travel
KEYWORDS: automakers; bullitt; ford; fordmotor; jpb; mustang; mustangs; stevemcqueen
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This photo released by Ford shows the 2010 Mustang GT, (AP Photo /Ford Motor Co.,Sam VarnHagen)


1 posted on 12/16/2009 10:39:01 AM PST by JoeProBono
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To: JoeProBono
I wouldn't want one myself, but I like seeing them tooling around.

1968 all over again.

2 posted on 12/16/2009 10:41:28 AM PST by E. Pluribus Unum (Islam is a religion of peace, and Muslims reserve the right to kill anyone who says otherwise.)
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To: JoeProBono
I'd rather have:
Nice cars. Both.
3 posted on 12/16/2009 10:41:36 AM PST by GeronL (Join the Palin Beer Summit Putsch!!)
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To: JoeProBono

4 posted on 12/16/2009 10:42:36 AM PST by JoeProBono (A closed mouth gathers no feet)
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To: GeronL
Actually I wanted this one:
5 posted on 12/16/2009 10:42:48 AM PST by GeronL (Join the Palin Beer Summit Putsch!!)
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To: JoeProBono

I like Ford, I like the Mustang albeit it’s totally impractical for most people, but it’s funny that the car companies latest hot-rod offerings are made to look like their cars from 45 years ago.

Then again I ‘m done with driving cars - I am an SUV driver and if anything, I’ll be getting bigger and bigger ones in the future.


6 posted on 12/16/2009 10:43:25 AM PST by Secret Agent Man (I'd like to tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.)
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To: JoeProBono
Nice car for going fast in a straight line.

Don't try cornering in this vehicle.

7 posted on 12/16/2009 10:45:46 AM PST by AreaMan
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To: Secret Agent Man
...it’s funny that the car companies latest hot-rod offerings are made to look like their cars from 45 years ago.

That's because the guys that can afford them were teenagers 45 years ago. ;)

8 posted on 12/16/2009 10:47:11 AM PST by Mr.Unique (Global Emergency!)
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To: JoeProBono

Enjoy the Mustang while it lasts. After Gore gets his way the Mustang will be effectively outlawed.


9 posted on 12/16/2009 10:48:05 AM PST by C19fan
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To: JoeProBono

It is “again” cool, not “still” cool.
Remember the Mustang II and the early 1980s Mustang “revival”?

Not very fond of any of the 1990s designs as well, so I’d say the Mustang is cool AGAIN.


10 posted on 12/16/2009 10:48:37 AM PST by SJSAMPLE
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To: JoeProBono

Is Ford going to screw it up again, like it did in the ‘70s? A Mustang has to have angles!


11 posted on 12/16/2009 10:49:22 AM PST by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: JoeProBono
I love mine:
12 posted on 12/16/2009 10:50:45 AM PST by cranked
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To: C19fan

Actually, Ford has a V6 that gets 305 HP, and 30 MPG Highway. It’s the Eco-Boost V6. It’ll be standard in the 2011 Mustangs, I believe.

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/06/16/report-2011-ford-mustang-to-finally-get-new-3-7-liter-dohc-v6/


13 posted on 12/16/2009 10:51:07 AM PST by Ro_Thunder ("Other than ending SLAVERY, FASCISM, NAZISM and COMMUNISM, war has never solved anything")
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Love the Mustang... have since I was a little bitty boy... here's my 09, it is my toy! yes...I know, I'm an evil conservative with multiple v8 powered vehicles.... I love it! it's like a Full Size Revell Model Kit. Photobucket It's my first Ford in 20 years, bought it because they are the only US car company not owned by ZERObama (and that is actually worth a damn)!
14 posted on 12/16/2009 10:51:07 AM PST by TV Dinners (Hope is not a Strategy)
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To: JoeProBono

Whenever list the greatest American cars of all time the Mustang has got to be on the list.


15 posted on 12/16/2009 10:51:26 AM PST by dog breath
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To: SJSAMPLE
I was thinking the same thing. Remember this bad boy...
16 posted on 12/16/2009 10:53:21 AM PST by mowowie
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To: cranked

What model is that one - the roofline appears different than others I have seen?


17 posted on 12/16/2009 10:56:20 AM PST by newfreep ("Liberalism is just Communism sold by the drink." - P.J. O'Rourke)
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To: mowowie

Is that a Pinto with a Mustang logo?


18 posted on 12/16/2009 10:59:26 AM PST by The Louiswu (||||| | | |||||| |||| |||||||||| | | | | ||||||||||||| | |||||||||||||| - really? - no kidding!)
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To: JoeProBono
You remind me of Steve McQueen ...sans le aeroplane. A 'tang would suit you.


19 posted on 12/16/2009 11:00:24 AM PST by Daffynition (What's all this about hellfire and Dalmatians?)
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To: AreaMan
Don't try cornering in this vehicle.

Nonsense. My '09 slalums up winding mountain canyons nicely and sticks to the road well.

20 posted on 12/16/2009 11:00:24 AM PST by MileHi ( "It's coming down to patriots vs the politicians." - ovrtaxt)
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