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Ford reintroduces the 1965 Mustang
Yahoo Autos ^ | 28 October 2011 | Justin Hyde

Posted on 10/29/2011 7:56:00 AM PDT by Drew68

If all you wanna do is ride around, the classic convertible can be yours for $15,000.

Ford Motor Co. will soon sell brand-new 1965 Ford Mustangs for just $15,000 each. The only hitch: There's some assembly required.

As part of its Ford Reproduction business, Ford revealed today it had approved a new stamping of the steel bodies for first-generation Mustang that buyers could then build into their own 1964 1/2 through 1966 Mustang, using whatever engine, axles, interior and other parts they can find on their own...

(Excerpt) Read more at autos.yahoo.com ...


TOPICS: Hobbies; Miscellaneous
KEYWORDS: ford; mustang
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To: SVTCobra03

Congrats! As far as your nephew goes, tell him you are planning to out live the car. :)


81 posted on 10/29/2011 11:18:59 AM PDT by America_Right (Beat 0bama With a CAIN 2012)
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To: Cringing Negativism Network

If they build it completely, it will have to adhere to 2012 safety and emission standards. As is, it only has to meet basically nothing.


82 posted on 10/29/2011 11:21:17 AM PDT by Clay Moore (The heart of the wise inclines to the right, but the heart of a fool to the left. Ecclesiastes 10:2)
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To: Wyoming Cowboy

I like old cars as well. I just am not under the delusion that they are better vehicles in any objective standard.

Everything you mention is subjective, and many points I agree with. A lot of the hideous parts of modern cars are a result of working around safety standards. There is no way my dad’s 1958 Austin-Healey 100-6 (for example) would pass 1974 standards, never mind 2011. But styling-wise it blows the doors off every modern car except maybe a few exotics. Lots of soul and character.


83 posted on 10/29/2011 12:13:13 PM PDT by Betis70 (Bruins!)
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To: vetvetdoug

When I was a tennager in the 70’s I actually sent a letter to GM suggessting that they bring back the 1957 Chevy !


84 posted on 10/29/2011 2:53:13 PM PDT by sushiman
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To: Drew68

I knew I was hanging on to my old 429 69 LTD for good reason. Now if I can just talk Momma into it.


85 posted on 10/30/2011 6:52:55 AM PDT by Dusty Road
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To: Drew68

One area in which the old ones will probably be superior is longevity especially when run on dirt roads, no roads etc.

The newer ones are full of electronics and that is part of why they develop so much horsepower in small block engines. They also will run a lot of miles as long as these miles are put on quickly.

This is just a guess but I bet if one lives out in the country as I do, drives on dirt or mud roads and keeps the vehicle a long time, they will not stand up to it. The electronics will eventually fail, the complex braking systems will fail etc.

Only time will tell.


86 posted on 10/30/2011 7:31:10 AM PDT by yarddog
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To: DManA
Not a good sign when a people starts looking back instead of looking forward.

Ummm, in this case it's good. Wish FORD would put out the whole car - lots of us don't do backyard tinkering...

87 posted on 10/30/2011 10:25:09 AM PDT by GOPJ ( Democrats are the only reason to vote for Republicans.... Will Rogers)
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To: GOPJ

Ford can’t do it, because the vehicle doesn’t comply with US govt requirements of EPA, NHTSA, etc.

There ARE a number of folks who will build it for you such as:
http://www.brandnewmusclecar.com/home.html


88 posted on 10/30/2011 10:31:40 AM PDT by nascarnation (DEFEAT BARAQ 2012 DEPORT BARAQ 2013)
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To: Drew68

Man, I dunno. That suspension looks a little cheesy to me.


89 posted on 10/30/2011 10:44:16 AM PDT by Billthedrill
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To: frog in a pot
Although I am partial to the '68 Bullitt Mustang.

Mine! '608


90 posted on 10/30/2011 4:15:20 PM PDT by NewinTexsas
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To: yarddog
The newer ones are full of electronics and that is part of why they develop so much horsepower in small block engines. They also will run a lot of miles as long as these miles are put on quickly.

They will run a lot of miles, PERIOD!

91 posted on 10/30/2011 4:17:42 PM PDT by NewinTexsas
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To: DManA

......Not a good sign .....

Actually the move is brilliant. There are tons of old men retired and near retirement that will relish the good ol’ days and a new Mustang


92 posted on 10/30/2011 4:43:21 PM PDT by bert (K.E. N.P. +12 ..... Crucifixion is coming)
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To: Drew68
I'll keep my 1965, thank you!


93 posted on 10/30/2011 4:47:09 PM PDT by Revolting cat! (Let us prey!)
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To: Wyoming Cowboy
‘68 Dodge Charger body

Not a good example of old beauty ...

94 posted on 10/30/2011 4:54:01 PM PDT by NewinTexsas
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To: NewinTexsas

My heart rate just went up a couple of ticks, but then I repond quickly to fast moving, graceful things of beauty (as in horses and mechanical mustangs).


95 posted on 10/30/2011 6:30:42 PM PDT by frog in a pot (Their bible calls for either our conversion or our death - how and when has that changed ?)
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To: nascarnation

Thanks.

http://www.brandnewmusclecar.com/home.html


96 posted on 10/31/2011 4:49:31 PM PDT by GOPJ ( Democrats are the only reason to vote for Republicans.... Will Rogers)
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