Do you agree, or disagree? Everyone has an opinion.
http://jalopnik.com/5903015/the-ten-...ford-mustangs/
Do you agree, or disagree? Everyone has an opinion.
http://jalopnik.com/5903015/the-ten-...ford-mustangs/
"Have you ever noticed that anybody driving slower than you is an idiot, and anyone driving faster than you is a maniac."
George Carlin, Rest in peace
Rick
84 GT Convertible
68 Cougar XR7
14 Ford Explorer Limited
I've never understood why Fox Bodies don't get the respect that they truly deserve? When I'm at the track and theres any Fords there 9 out of 10 of them will be a Fox Body! In my opinion, the 1979-1993 Fox Body saved the Mustang. When ever I talk with someone and they find out that I have a Mustang, they assume it's a 60's model, don't get me wrong the 1st Gen. are great, but you just gotta Love the 1979-1993 Fox Bodies!
richard3rd
1965 Coupe
1966 Convertible
1983 GT w/T-Top
1984 & 85 Convertible
1988 GT w/T-Top
1988, 89 & 91 LX Coupe
2001 GT
1981 T-Top Coupe (Current & Last!)
Few things.
1) Where's the Grande?! Come on!
2) The '84 GT350 was not the first to be a mere shadow of its former self. The '69 and '70 Shelbys were all done in house by Ford and were pretty much just Mustangs with a Bunkie Knutson nose, a bunch of fake scoops, and a luxury interior. What could be farther from what the original '65 GT350 was? At least the '84 was light!
3) I HATE the '72 Sprint package. Could the blue be any UGLIER?! I'm glad it made the list. I see one here or there at shows and it always makes me throw up a little bit in my mouth.
4) The '79 Pace Car may have been a bit much in the graphics department, but look what they just came off doing, the King Cobra. Loud graphics were the rule of the day! I think it set off the fresh lines of the Fox nicely. The Mustang was all new and you were going to know it!
Brad
'79 Mercury Zephyr ES 5.0L GT40 EFI, T-5
'17 Ford Focus ST
'14 Ford Fusion SE Manual
well something had to make the list, try owning a 74-78 mustang if you want total lack of respect.
my personal opinion is that the 71-78 coupes were the ugliest/worst of all mustangs
*FOXTOBERFEST* 2015 http://www.foxmustangrestoration.com/events
85 T Top coupe 5.0 2R red, E7's, rpm intake, 4180 carb, 7.4 1/8
83 CC capri 5.0 5 speed,black mesh wheels
76 cobra II 302 auto black/gold, big cam 3 inch dumps- sold to a good friend
92 coupe 5.0 5 speed -red
92 Lx hatch 5.0 5 speed -black, 66 coupe 5.0 4 spd (project)
87 Vert 5.0 AOD red stock as a rock
" Are you sure you know what you're talking about? It kinda sounds like you know what you're talking about"
Mustang "Top 10 Lists" are always awful and this one is no exception.
As far as the 79 PC is concerned, crazy decals were all the rage in the late 70's and early 80's and PC's specifically are now known for wild paint and graphic's packages. I would say that the 79 PC is what really started that trend and it's still alive and well today. Plus, having the Mustang chosen to pace the indy 500 for the second time was a very big deal especially because the Mustang was fully redesigned. The 79 PC is an important Mustang and it should be treated as such.
Anyone that thinks the King Cobra and 79 PC is ugly, or a terrible special edition doesn't deserve to comment or write anything about the Ford Mustang ever again.
**Also, I love the Sprint**
Cheers!
Mike (TopGear85)
Have:
85 Saleen #73-GT,2R,TuTone,Cruise,Pos,5spd,Charcoal
***August 2015 ROTM Winner!***
Had:
79PC-San Jose #2890
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Sand Beige
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Charcoal
90LX-Oxford Wht,5spd,Sunroof,5.0 Hatchback
90GT-Oxford Wht,5spd
At least the 79 pace car was least offensive to the author.
He also stated "the now classic Fox platform Mustangs".
So maybe our red headed step-child is starting to gain some respect?
As for the 74 Mach 1 not offered with a V-8, Ford never intended the II to have a V-8.
In 75 they had to move the radiator forward to fit it in.
At least they corrected their mistake.
Last edited by Ray Dog; 07-12-2014 at 03:46 AM.
Ray
86 Mustang LX 3.8 Convertible (bought new}
65 Galaxie 500 XL 390 auto
2A
One of those 50 1969 Mustang"E" cars was on the local CL last summer. They were all fastbacks. One thing I will never understand about the 84 anniversary cars, they were white as they should be, but why red stripes and interior? That was nothing like a 65 GT350.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
Everyone has an opinion. Not really agreeing with this person.
Love 1979 PC's.
and an 84 Anny is my unicorn car.
JT
I disagree with the pace car and the king cobra...For a mustang 2, I.always thought the cobra looked good
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Jeremy
-86 mustang SSP X CHP Unit # 3788-bone stock & staying that way
-66 Mustang, bench seat car,8.8,t5 fuel injected 92 engine
-72 Maverick 5.0 resto in process
-12SS Camaro 6 speed. 600 FWHP, Kraftwerks Supercharger
-03 z71 Avalanche 9" lift on 35s Daily Driven 20k a year. 290k miles at 11.8 mpg
Entire 1986 electrical and vacuum troubleshooting manual download
http://slantnosefox.com/picturehosti...g%20manual.zip
Opinions are like . . . well you know and everyone has one!
As a Pace Car owner, I obviously don't agree!
Trey
Trey
"I Don't build it hoping for your approval! I built it because it meets mine!"
"I've spent most of my money on Mustangs, racing, and women... the rest I just wasted."
Mustangs Past: Too many to remember!
Current Mustangs:
1969 Mach 1
1979 Pace Car now 5.0/5 speed
1982 GT Stalled RestoModification
1984 SVO Still Waiting Restoration
1986 GT Under going Wide Body Conversion Currently
Current Capris:
1981 Capri Roller
1981 Capri Black Magic Roller Basket Case
1982 Capri RS 5.0/4spd T-top Full Restoration Stalled in TX
1984 Capri RS T-top Roller
1983-84 Gloy Racing Trans Am/IMSA Body Parts
As usual, I disagree with these types of lists. Mostly because they seem to be based on the author's opinions, and Trey already made my point about opinions. Thanks, Trey.
The Ghia made #2 on the list. The author is an idiot, IMHO!
Craig "IDMooseMan" Peters
1979 Mustang Ghia Notchback, 2.3L, Holley 5200, 4-spd, 3.08:1 7.5" diff, A/C, PS, PB, AM/FM/8-Track, Sunroof, Rear Defroster
USAF SSgt 63170 1983 - 1992; Co-Founder, Vice President, Omega Delta Sigma, ID-A 2/2015
To those that serve and have served, "Thank You", to those that haven't, "You're Welcome"
2.3L Horsepower Potential Thread
Buyer/Seller Experience Link
Build Thread
The Four-Eyed Game - 2018 Version
The Ghia is not even a special edition. It's a trim package.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
Thinking this is a top ten worst article.
Dan
1985 Lincoln Continental. T-5, Bullit wheels, Mustang springs and Hybrid Lincoln/Mustang control arms, 8.8 w 3.27s, Cobra swaybar, adjustable struts and shocks....
I will take any Mustang v6 over any Camaro v-6 any day! If we want to go apples to apples.
85 5.0. 68 cougar- hidden four eye.
12 5.0
02 6er
64 falcon
66 mustang
05 grand marquis
dont just believe in miracles, rely on them!
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What about the mid 80s half a V8 4 cylinder Camaros ?originally posted by P51-Sled I will take any Mustang v6 over any Camaro v-6 any day! If we want to go apples to apples.
Ray
86 Mustang LX 3.8 Convertible (bought new}
65 Galaxie 500 XL 390 auto
2A
I pointed out the Ghia, but the Mach 1 and King Cobra weren't special editions either. They were trim/performance packages. I find it funny that anyone could trash a 79 pace car, anyone seen the purple Corvette pace cars with yellow wheels? Yeah that was a look.
1984 Mustang GT owned since 1991 (first car). Mercury Mountaineer GT-40P engine, some suspension mods, currently undergoing a five lug SN95 brake upgrade and more suspension mods. Some minor body and interior mods have been done as well.
2004 GT convertible, 2001 Taurus LX, 1994 F150, 1950 F-1 Ford Pickup
I'm sure that Pace Car takes a beating on Corvette forums and "Top 10 Lists" that are Vett related.
Cheers!
Mike (TopGear85)
Have:
85 Saleen #73-GT,2R,TuTone,Cruise,Pos,5spd,Charcoal
***August 2015 ROTM Winner!***
Had:
79PC-San Jose #2890
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Sand Beige
86GT-9L,TuTone,5spd,T-Tops,Charcoal
90LX-Oxford Wht,5spd,Sunroof,5.0 Hatchback
90GT-Oxford Wht,5spd
Personally, I think the NIMRODS that pointed out the Mustang ll's and Foxes need psych evals. Pace car, GT-350.... LOVE 'EM. Mustang ll's, I'd own one or two.
Idiots.
conmech - aka Marshall
Pending build-1983 Mercury Capri RS NOT staying as it left the showroom floor......
Sonic blue pearl, sand beige, netted halos, FR500 wheels and shiny under the hood.
*FOXTOBERFEST* 2015 http://www.foxmustangrestoration.com/events
85 T Top coupe 5.0 2R red, E7's, rpm intake, 4180 carb, 7.4 1/8
83 CC capri 5.0 5 speed,black mesh wheels
76 cobra II 302 auto black/gold, big cam 3 inch dumps- sold to a good friend
92 coupe 5.0 5 speed -red
92 Lx hatch 5.0 5 speed -black, 66 coupe 5.0 4 spd (project)
87 Vert 5.0 AOD red stock as a rock
" Are you sure you know what you're talking about? It kinda sounds like you know what you're talking about"
I guess I thought that was somebodys wish list, not a worst list.
Dan
______
1983 GLX Convertible
1992 Summer Special (hers)
2007 Mustang- Grabber Orange
2005 Explorer Sport Trac
Had- 1983 Mustang GL hatch....Sigh
I'm tired of people picking on the Mustang II's. Yes, they had weak drivetrains. Yes, they had 13" wheels (in my opinion, that was the worst thing that Ford could have given them), and yes, they were on the Pinto platform. However, Ford sold MILLIONS of these cars. They were really popular during their era. They also kept the Mustang nameplate alive and brought it into the Fox body era, where the drivetrains were still weak in the beginning but that platform brought back the excitement in the brand and has now allowed that platform to be the number one drag car in America. I would be proud to own a Mustang II and wouldn't rule out owning a '76 Cobra II at some point in my life.
Pete Slaney
1979 Mustang Cobra
347/T-5/4.30's
420 rwhp/380 rwt (New Motor)
11.49 @ 121.86
306/T-5/4.30's (Old Motor)
307 rwhp/278 rwt
12.38 @ 111.38
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