Mike Maier running the Detroit Speed autocross at last weekends Optima Search for the Ultimate Street Car at Thunderhill Raceway. Presented by Advance Auto Parts. … [Read more...]
Muscle Car Of The Week Video: 1966 Ford Mustang 289 K-Code
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-GsdA-ZM3EE The "K" in the 5th VIN position has special meaning to early Mustang fans, and this 1966 version is a perfect example of why! The K code cars featured not only the 271 HP 289 V8, they also rode on a performance suspension system. We take a look at a Signal Flare Red K-Code from the Brothers Collection to learn more. … [Read more...]
Muscle Car Of The Week: 1970 Ford Mustang BOSS 302
This week, we're showcasing a Bright Gold Metallic 1970 Ford Mustang BOSS 302. This is one of the high-revving "hybrid" engine cars which resulted from the homologation rules of Trans Am racing, which dictated the automakers needed to make a street version of the cars raced in Trans Am. This meant the 302 cube V8 that was built from … [Read more...]
Tmcp #225 The All New Mustang Lifestyle Print Magazine: Mustang Driver!
This weeks interview is with repeat interviewee Marc Christ of Mustang Driver Magazine. The last time I spoke to Marc was while he was in the throws of building a SEMA Show Car (Project Hypersilver 1988 Mustang) at the same time as we were building the Chevelle. Back then Marc was still working for Muscle Mustangs Magazine, but now is helping to develop a brand new … [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...]