1968 Mustang 390 GT Convertible

Wow! This is really an amazing car! Any bets on what the final price will be? The “buy it now” is $69,900.00 but I’m guessing it will be shy of that. Maybe on the live auction floor at Barrett-Jackson, but not quite as likely on eBay. But you never know. – View Auction (more…)

1968 GT/CS Mustang in search of someone with LOTS of time to restore!

If you’ve got the heart to tackle it, this California Special could be a great little diamond in the rough with your name on it! This Classic Mustang almost looks restorable until you see the shot of the rear of the body….because there’s nothing left! (more…)

Mustang Auction Results – Barrett-Jackson, Scottsdale, AZ

As another January comes to an end it means another record breaking year for Classic Mustangs crossing the auction block at Barrett Jackson in Scottsdale, Arizona. The poor economy only slightly dampened the spirits of bidders, but only on the less rare cars. The really exciting Mustangs still commanded amazing prices, with the usual BJ trend of a few buyers paying way too much. You may not agree, but see below and judge for yourself. (more…)

This Gold Nugget Special was found in the Portland area rusting in the weeds next to a shed. The Gold Nugget was a promotional package for the 1968 Mustang and featured special paint (Sunlit Gold) with a black vinyl roof, black-out hood and black striping. (more…)

1964 1/2 Indy 500 Pace Car Replica

Quite clearly that the 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang was one of the most successfully advertised and promoted introductions in automotive history. Much of this was due to the car itself of course, but Ford’s marketing team didn’t just let those popular pony cars sell themselves. They worked hard to keep the public interested in the hot new sports car that we now know as the Classic Mustang. (more…)

1966 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350H

You don’t see a pristine example of a Classic Mustang for sale like this very often. Check out this gorgeous Shelby GT350H Hertz Rental – View Auction

I recall stories told of sailors in the late 60’s coming in to port in San Diego or San Francisco and pooling their money together to “rent-a-racer” at Hertz. They’d pull that Shelby out of the Hertz rental parking lot, drive down to the local drag strip, swap out the rear tires for slicks and have a night of it! (more…)