Ford's most iconic car and South Africa's best-selling sports car, is none other than the Ford Mustang. When it arrived in SA in 2015 as a right-hand drive model, local fans of the original pony car had already put in their orders and there was a waiting list as long as the Nile. Brush up on your Mustang knowledge with these five articles!
1. Ford's Mustang: Past, present, future
The Mustang actually does have a brief pre-2015 history in SA, which is why you should read this very first article that sheds some light on this classic's heritage, not just here but also in the US. Stuart Johnston, who is a classic car enthusiast, wrote an entertaining article that tells you all you need to know.
2. The Mustang Mach 1 is back! Ford revives an icon
"Ford has pulled the covers off of their latest special edition, a model that fills the void between the Mustang GT and the offerings from Shelby. Breathing new life into a nameplate that was first seen in 1969 and last seen in 2003, the Mustang Mach 1 offers customers a well-rounded combination of power, appearance and handling performance."
Chad covered the release of the Mustang Mach 1 for us. If you're a true Mustang enthusiast, this article is not to be missed.
3. Ford Mustang Bullitt (2020) review - Echoes of a bygone era
"For the 1968 movie “Bullitt”, director Peter Yates selected a Mustang fastback as the “hero car”, to be driven by the protagonist – a cop named Frank Bullitt, played by noted actor and successful race car driver, the late Steve McQueen. Eventually, the movie became legendary for its epic car-chase scene through the streets of San Francisco, and its starring car almost ended up upstaging the lead actor as time went by", writes Martin, in his review of the 2020 special edition Bullit. Find out what it's like to drive a modern muscle car with such an illustrious heritage!
4. Top 3 Ford Mustang trims, head to head: Here's our winner!
Having trouble deciding between the fastback or convertible, the 5.0-litre V8 or 2.3-litre EcoBoost? What about the Limited Edition Ford Mustang Bullit, perhaps? If you are faced with this pleasant dilemma, Stuart dives into the pros and cons of each.
5. Ford Mustang old and new: Top 10 changes
When Ford introduced the 2019 model to the local market, there were significant interior and exterior changes. Ford added an array of comfort features and there were quite a few revisions and safety upgrades, as the first line of "new" Mustangs didn't have the best safety rating. Stuart takes you through all of the changes.
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