For those of us who own a classic car, you know the feeling of getting behind the wheel and taking it for a spin. If you own a classic car without tilt you know the fun of simply getting behind the steering wheel... literally! You all know the routine... turn sideways and sit down on the edge of the seat, then swing your legs under the steering wheel. If your car has manual … [Read more...]
Mustang Fail And Crash Compilation
Warning: Some NSFW language. With the introduction in 1964, the Ford Mustang has been around for 50 years. Since 1964, they have been crashing as well! While we never like to see a car ruined, there is something amusing about seeing them crumpled up a bit. Unfortunately for all these crashes and failures, the person behind the … [Read more...]
Brian Hobaugh SCCA National Tour June 2014
Here is a video of Brians best and last run at Crows Landing. And according to the unofficial results he won the event, and Mary Pozzi placed second with Mike Maier in third. Congrats to all!! … [Read more...]
1965 Shelby GT350R Racing School Car
You could say that this 1965 Shelby G.T. 350 R has lived several different lives. It started off as a Wimbledon White '65 Mustang Fastback, then went off to Shelby American to be turned into a '65 Shelby G.T. 350. However, it did not go to a dealer for street sale, as it was selected to be used by Ford as a promotional vehicle. … [Read more...]
70 Boss 429 Mustang
Back in 1969, Ford was ready to roll out a new engine to compete in NASCAR - the BOSS 429. This was a semi-hemispherical headed V8 designed to compete with Dodge's 426 Hemi that was leading the pack on the NASCAR super speedways. NASCAR rules say that you need to sell at least 500 copies of a "street" version of any engine you … [Read more...]
1969 Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet Convertible
This week's Muscle Car Of The Week from the Brothers Collection is a very unique 1969 Mustang convertible. At first glance, this car does not appear to be anything special, aside from being a clean blue drop-top. But the hood scoop tips you off... this one is a 428 Cobra Jet in sheep's clothing! … [Read more...]
Tmcp – Marc Christ, Muscle Mustangs Magazine On Building The ’88 Project Hypersilver
This weeks interview is with Marc Christ, Technical Editor for Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords Magazine. I met Marc in the showroom of NPD where we were both picking up more parts for our SEMA cars. Marcs car is the Project Hypersilver is a 1988 Mustang GT that started as a “soulless” stripped empty body that seemed like an open book for an ultimate Fox body build. The year … [Read more...]
TMCP Podcast – Ben Hermance, Hermance Design, and Grip Equipped Wheels
This weeks podcast is out and it is a name you will recognize! Ben Hermance of Hermance Design. Ben told us about his creative processes, projects he has worked on, and his new line of wheels at Grip Equipped. It was a great interview with a ton of information about the role designers play in high end, and not so high end custom … [Read more...]
TMCP Podcast – Bobby Ore Motorsports: Stunt Driving Master School
This weeks podcast is out and it stars Bobby Ore of Bobby Ore Motorsports Stunt Driving Master School. You have seen him in action in movies and TV shows since the early 80's including the Dukes of Hazzard and the Guinness Book of World Records. Bobby is considered the best of the best and he is using his driving school to give back to the stunt driving community. He also … [Read more...]
TMCP Podcast – Jeff Ford of AutoRestoMod.com
Happy New Year All!!! I am pleased to announce that the first TMCP podcast of 2012 has been released. This interview is with Jeff Ford of AutoRestoMod.com a weekly online TV show about restoring muscle cars. Jeff talked about how he got his start in automotive publishing and the transition into internet TV. Also the Comp Performance Group gift certificate winner has been … [Read more...]