‘69 BOSS 302 ROAD & TRACK MUSTANG

Posted on July 2, 2025July 2, 2025 by MartynL

Ford’s new Boss, Bunkie Knudsen, fast-tracked the long-awaited ‘69 BOSS 302 ROAD & TRACK MUSTANG, Dearborn’s Z/28 Camaro challenger. Mustangs had been on two-year restyling cycles, and there were major changes in 1969. Overall length was increased by almost four inches and width by approximately one-quarter inch. Curb weight was up by 140 pounds. Leading the charge was a portfolio of Mustangs, ranging from the Boss 302, above, photo by Stuart Schorr, to the R-Code 428 Cobra Jet Ram...

’67 MERCURY COUGAR

Posted on November 15, 2024November 15, 2024 by MartynL

More of a real GT than Ponycar, the ’67 MERCURY COUGAR delivered performance plus luxury, and a direct connection to Dan Gurney and Trans-Am racing. Launched in 1967 under “The Sign Of The Cat”, the slightly longer and more luxurious Mustang platform ’67 MERCURY COUGAR was a huge success. It appealed to young adults who wanted a Mustang with more interior room, luxurious appointments, and distinctive, up-level styling. Approximately six inches longer than the Mustang, with a three-inch ...