ELECTRIFYING MUSTANG

ELECTRIFYING MUSTANG
Alan Mann Racing’s ELECTRIFYING MUSTANG is the first ePower Legacy model from the UK-based classic racing team and its U.S.-based partner. Alan Mann Racing (AMR) is building on its global reputation for classic car restoration and racecar preparation, with the launch of a classic 1960s Ford Mustang – but with a powerful new cutting-edge electric powertrain and modern chassis. Made famous by its race and championship-winning cars in the 1960s, AMR is expanding its existing business with ...
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FOX-BODY MUSTANG ‘CHASSIS’ UPGRADE

FOX-BODY MUSTANG ‘CHASSIS’ UPGRADE
Racer Stephen Cox shows how you can improve your 1979-1993 Mustang’s ride, handling and performance with this FOX-BODY MUSTANG ‘CHASSIS’ UPGRADE. Fox body Mustangs (1979-93) have torque boxes for a reason. Ford's sloppy Fox platform literally twists under acceleration and with every turn the driver makes. This “chassis flex” (technically the Fox Mustang is a unit body platform but you get the idea) robs the classic Fox Mustang of cornering power and good handling characteristics. For...
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’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE

’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE
All-New ’24 MUSTANG 500-HORSEPOWER DARK HORSE is powered by potent fourth-gen Coyote V8! “Mustang has always pushed the envelope. From Mustang GT to Dark Horse, this is our best 5.0-liter V8 yet. It’s naturally aspirated awesomeness,” said Ed Krenz, Mustang chief engineer. “And Mustang EcoBoost fans are also getting a boost in power to make every Mustang more fun and visceral to drive.” For the pinnacle of 5.0-liter V8 performance and track capability, the Mustang Dark Horse features a uniqu...
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MUSTANG EVOLUTION:1964 VS. 2024

MUSTANG EVOLUTION:1964 VS. 2024
Does the '24 Mustang keep the theme alive? Do the ’64 and ‘24 Mustangs compare on any level? The editors at OVER-DRIVE Magazine do a deep-dive into MUSTANG EVOLUTION:1964 VS. 2024, with reader access to original documents and archival articles. Cars have changed big time since the day “The Unexpected” Mustang was introduced in April of 1964. The original car was “unexpected”, not because it was a huge departure in engineering, manufacturing, and technology, but because the concept of a smaller,...
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’67 MUSTANG EV CHARGE!

The ’67 Mustang EV Charge! sports all-new parts, classic looks, carbon-fiber body, and a whopping 536 horsepower! Charge Cars is on a roll. It started with the 2022 “Icon of the Year” award from GQ Magazine, followed by the public unveiling at Salon Privé in London, before a dynamic debut at the world-renowned Goodwood Festival of Speed. As its next big step, the London-based company is bringing its all-new electric-powered machine to the U.S. for the first time. The launch will take place a...
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’65 MUSTANG GT: RANGOON RED & RESTORED

In 1964 at the New York World’s Fair, there was one car that caught Joe Amabile’s eye: A ‘65 Ford Mustang 2+2 Fastback GT, displayed on a rotating platform at Ford’s Magic Skyway ride. Decades later, he owns this ’65 MUSTANG GT: RANGOON RED & RESTORED. “I waited in line for three hours to ride in the newly introduced Mustang,” Amabile, said. “They had a red ‘65 GT up on display, Rangoon Red, and it just stuck in my mind." Over time, Amabile went searching for a Mustang, but it ha...
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1962: MUSTANG I CONCEPT

1962: MUSTANG I CONCEPT
A radical new sports car, the 1962: MUSTANG I CONCEPT, confirmed that the only constant at Ford in the early-1960s was change! In early-June 1962, famed sports car constructors Troutman and Barnes in Culver City, CA received body molds from Ford for an experimental sports car – the Mustang l. Troutman and Barnes had been known for building stunning Indy and sports car racers, including Lance Reventlow’s Scarab. Known internally as Project W-301, Mustang I was a concept for a serious sports c...
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MUSTANG: RINGBROTHERS MACH 1 MAGIC!

MUSTANG: RINGBROTHERS MACH 1 MAGIC!
Boss 520 MACH 1 ‘UNKL’ ’69 Mustang breaks cover at 2019 SEMA. The prolific Ringbrothers unveiled their newest, one-of-a-kind Ford Mustang, the ‘69 Mach 1 known as  “UNKL” in the Flowmaster (Holley) booth at the 2019 SEMA Show. UNKL is the first Mach 1 to leave the Spring Green, WI, shop after a series of memorable Mustang builds. The widened body and unique race-inspired theme make the most of road and race technology in one car: MUSTANG: RINGBROTHERS MACH 1 MAGIC! UNKL is powered by a 520-cubi...
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CAMARO: A HALF-CENTURY OF PERFORMANCE!

Golden oldie Gen I and Gen II Camaros showcase 50th anniversary celebration at  Amelia Island Concours. The first Camaro, Vin #10001, owned by GM, top & Dan McMichaels '73 Baldwin-Motion Phase III 454 Camaro, above, will be featured at Amelia Island Concours. GM brass wasn't enthusiastic about adding a sixth model to Chevrolet's 1967 model lineup . . . until they saw the prototype. It was a knockout. The new Chevy, code-named Panther, began to appear in the automotive business jo...
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RACING’S GREATEST UPSETS: 1966 TRANS-AM ENDURO!

Stephen Cox blogs about Shelby American’s legendary Group 2 Mustang racers, Part 3 of 3. John McComb ordered a new car for 1967. The choice was easy. Given his success in the 1966 Group 2 Mustang, he ordered a new notchback for 1967 to pick up where he left off with the Shelby program. The ‘67 Mustang was the model’s first major redesign and the car gained both size and weight. McComb didn’t care for either. “Even though the ’67 car had a wider track, it was a heavier car, so I don’t really...
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