A car enthusiast will not be called such if they are not familiar with a Mustang. Some even consider this compact vehicle the ultimate classic. This is all thanks to the vice president of Ford Motor Company, Lee Iacocca. He saw an untapped market for a four-seat, two-door sports car.
If you have your own Mustang collection, or perhaps you would like to start one, this article is for you. Let’s take a little trip down memory lane and get to know the most iconic Mustangs models to add to your collection.
2020 Carroll Shelby Signature Mustang
This limited-edition Mustang is from the Signature Series. Only 50 of these cars were offered to select North American car dealers.
Things you might want to know about the 2020 Carroll Shelby Signature Mustang:
- Under The Hood – It has the Whipple supercharger system with a total of 725 horsepower, radiator, exhaust system and performance half shafts, among others.
- Interior – A Carroll Shelby’s signature are the unique leather and suede seats with a design pattern of snakeskin, giving the vehicle a sleek and luxurious feel.
If you’re one of the few people who keep Shelby posters, you’d probably be blown away by its unrivalled beauty and sleek design when you see it in person.
1967 Ford Mustang Fastback
Back then, this model was completely redesigned because other car companies had plans of releasing their own muscle cars. Thus, Ford decided to assess the Mustang’s strengths and flaws and created a more muscular and powerful Ford Mustang that we know today as the 1967 Ford Mustang Fastback.
This is still one of the most highly coveted muscle cars by collectors. It has a stylish yet solid appearance with a 390-cubic-inch, 6.4L V-8 engine. Thus, making it a standard for muscle cars and anything created after the 1967 Mustang Fastback.
1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible
This is the very first Mustang that was introduced to the public. It became an instant hit, as it immediately sold 22,000 orders the next day.
The 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible had a separate generator to charge the car battery and the charge light. The key difference between the 1964 and 1965 models is the front hood, wherein the 1964 model featured unfolded and angled edges. It also has full wheel covers with chrome grille vertical bars.
In addition, you will find the running horse emblem on the front.
2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R
The 2000 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra R is still one of the best Mustang cars even after 22 years.
The power dome hood of this model is taller, and that alone sets it apart from all the other Mustang Cobra cars. It’s also the fastest car among the Cobra R series with a 5.4L DOHC engine. It can even compete with a Corvette Z06. Moreover, each vehicle has a new front bumper with a splitter and a bulging hood.
2007 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500
Carroll Shelby and Ford Mustang collaborated and helped in making this car. It pays homage to the original GT500 as a coupe and a convertible.
Another thing, this can be used on the road or the racetrack due to its heavy-duty transmission. Its performance hardware had a 5.4-litre supercharged V8 with 6-speed manual transmission. In other words, it has a powerful engine.
1970 Mustang Boss 429
This is a highly prized car that most car collectors would want to have if they haven’t already. There are only a handful of these cars on the market.
The 1970 Mustang Boss 429 is considered one of the most race-ready Mustangs ever made. It is one of the most revered and sought-after Mustangs ever due to its refined comfort weave interiors and unhinged performance from its 429ci V8 engine with 375 horsepower.
2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt
The release of the limited edition 2008 Mustang Bullitt commemorates Warner Bros.’ 40th anniversary. In the detective movie Bullitt, car-obsessed Steve McQueen drives a Dark Highland Green 1968 Mustang GT. Many car lovers consider this car to have reshaped the face of film in terms of the car chase.
Furthermore, this was the first time that an open-element air filter was used in a factory-produced, fuel-injected Mustang inspired by Ford racing.
2015 Ford Shelby GT350R
This car was designed for the road and race track and was the first V8 with a flat-plane crankshaft engine that Ford has ever manufactured.
They made the Ford Mustang Shelby GT350 into a world-class performance vehicle. As such, it is intended to conquer the world’s most challenging roads.
Ford Mustang II King Cobra
Every Ford-car lover would know the mainstream Ford Mustang models. However, not everyone is familiar with the Ford Mustang II series, particularly the special edition King Cobra.
The Ford Mustang II was the second version of the Mustang, and it was manufactured from 1973 until 1978 with a Ford Windsor V-8 302 engine and a 4-speed manual transmission. During this time, a new Ford Mustang II was produced every year.
Wrapping Up
These are the only some of the most loved Mustangs released in the market. With each model’s distinct features, sleek aesthetics, and unbeatable engine performance, they undoubtedly deserve to be called icons. If you want to add some or more to your car collection, you may start by looking at this list.