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The Mustang was initially available in hardtop or convertible body styles, but a fastback model was considered during the car's early design phase. In 1965, the Shelby Mustang was introduced, available only in a newly introduced fastback body version with its swept-back rear glass and distinctive ventilation louvers. [29]
The Mustang broke all post-World War II automobile sales records, "creating the 'pony car' craze soon adopted by competitors." [19] The 1965 Mustang provided the template for the new class of automobiles. [20] [21] The term "pony car" to describe members of its ranks was coined by Car Life magazine editor Dennis Shattuck. [22]
The original Fiberfab manuals described an arrangement that used a wind-wing from a 1965 Mustang in combination with door glass from a 1966 Ford LTD and a regulator from a VW Karman Ghia. Another option used a custom single piece glass side window supplied by Fiberfab, but the original molds for this were lost.
From 1965 until 2004, the Mustang shared chassis commonality with other Ford model lines, staying rear-wheel-drive throughout its production. From 1965 to 1973, the Mustang was derived from the 1960 Ford Falcon compact. From 1974 until 1978, the Mustang (denoted Mustang II) was a longer-wheelbase version of the Ford Pinto.
The 1967 redesign made for a heavier Mustang, along with a longer, fiberglass hood, and new front and rear fascias. The design of the original 1965 version was evident, but these styling upgrades gave the car a more aggressive appearance and achieved Carroll Shelby's goal of differentiating his car from the Mustang on which it was based. The ...
The 2016 Mustang GT/CS offers 435 hp stock with a 6-speed automatic transmission as well as a manual. One of the signature additions to the GT/CS package are the Ebony Leather/Miko Suede Seat Inserts with Red Contrast Stitching and Embossed Logo. Under the hood is a performance strut tower brace with the special "California Special" badge.
In 1953, Ford celebrated their 50th anniversary and the B series saw a redesign with new B-"00" designations added to the name. The redesign implemented a set back front axle that made the front look nose heavy, but allowed for a tighter turning radius. The hood was also longer and flowed into the fenders.
For the 1965 model year, Ford introduced an all-new design for its full-size model range. To further expand its flagship Galaxie 500 series, the 500 LTD was introduced. . Sharing top billing within the Galaxie series with the performance 500XL, the 500 LTD was designed as a luxury-oriented vehicle, offering many features of more expensive vehicles under the lower price of the Ford namep