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Licensed '65 Ford Mustang Convertible body shell is the ultimate repro

Zach Bowman — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 08:00:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, SEMA Show, Classics, Convertible, Ford

Ford has officially added another model to the company's licensed reproduction steel body shells. Those looking to spin their own wrenches toward restoring a 1964 1/2, 1965 or 1966 Mustang Convertible can snap up a brand-new body from Dynacorn that uses higher-quality steel and more modern welding techniques than the originals. Even better, every last inch of the piece comes rustproofed straight from the factory. That means you can save the pennies and time you would have blown on cutting out cancer (rust and rot) and welding in new pieces and put both toward designing the perfect 289 for your build.

Ford and Dynacorn plan to show off the reproduction 1965 Mustang Convertible body shell at this year's SEMA show. If you like what you see, the two companies will be happy to send one your way for the reasonable sum of $15,000.

As you may recall, Dynacorn produces a number of body panels for a wide range of classic vehicles, including a complete 1969 Ford Mustang body shell. Hit the jump for the full press release.

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Automobile's Cumberford revisits the original 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang

Zach Bowman — Fri, 15 Oct 2010 08:59:00 EST

Filed under: Classics, Convertible, Coupe, Performance, Ford, Design/Style

We don't need to tell you that automakers are constantly searching for the next iconic design. It's why we continue to see a rash of retro looks despite manufacturers having an army of incredibly talented artists on their staff. But what makes a car strike a chord with the public that continues to resonate through time? Robert Cumberford over at Automobile has set about an in-depth design analysis of the 1964 ½ Ford Mustang. While you may know that the original design for the car came from a General Motors employee, did you know that there are design elements borrowed from the likes of Lincoln, Pontiac and MG worked into the finished product?

Yeah, neither did we.

Cumberford's look at the pony leaves no stone unturned and helps explain why, even now, nearly 50 years after the car hit the scene, it's still one of the most beloved designs of the American automotive industry. Head over to Automobile to read the full piece and check out the point-by-point illustrations.

[Source: Automobile]

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Lost history of Mustang station wagon uncovered

Dan Roth — Tue, 07 Oct 2008 18:30:00 EST

Filed under: Aftermarket, Classics, Coupe, Wagon, Ford

Mustang wagons have long been part of ponycar folklore. Some customs exist, but a factory-built first-generation Mustang shooting brake still appears to be mythology. Our friends at Hemmings have turned up some very nicely done cars that individuals have put together, a particularly fetching blue one has a very well thought out roofline and rear hatch. This whole bit of nonsense may have its genesis in a one-off wagon that Intermeccanica built for Barney Clarke and Robert Cumberford back in the '60s. It seems that you can do a lot with an early 'Stang and a Sawz-all if you're determined, and wagons are just the start of it.

[Source: Hemmings]

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VIDEO: Cruise control, digital gauges, navigation in the 1960s? Sorta

Chris Tutor — Mon, 04 Jun 2007 20:06:00 EST

Filed under: Concept Cars, Classics, Videos, Ford

The voiceover in this 1960s era Ford promotional video asks "Will any of these experimental features be seen on production cars in the future?" Why, yes, we can now positively say many of them will. Some high-tech gadgets named in the film are in-car refrigerators and "plug-in televisions." Check and check. Of course, the navigation system shown was nothing more than a fancy map holder that scrolled the paper as the car moved, and the digital speedometer was simply a panel of numbers with lights behind them. But at least they were thinking ahead.

Ford even highlighted one of its futuristic cars with adjustable pedals and steering wheel with a memory setting for different drivers.

Not yet seen on production vehicles are the in-car oven, the "electro-luminescent" panels surrounding the car for safety and that odd little half-window thingy seen on the station wagon toward the end. Oh, wait. Subaru used that one.

Tacked on to the tail of the concept video is another Ford promo film about the Mustang's conception. Most of the info is common knowledge, but it's interesting to watch.

[Source: TechEBlog]

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