$15,000 if you don't need minor details like engines, seats, etc.

That's actually really cool. If I had the cash, I'd love to build one to my exact specifications.

/Would prefer a 57 Thunderbird shell though

* Some assembly required

If I didn't think it would come off as whiney, I'd point out that this thread has a lot of whining in it.

jehovahs witness protection: I'll wait for the Bronco.

Preach it brother, Big Oly replica, here I come.

You can buy an original to restore for around 15K or less and have original parts, like dashboard, chrome trim, etc...
http://detroit.craigslist.org/okl/ctd/2656515267.html
Sure you may need to do body work but for 15K just for the stamping?

Russ1642: I'm no old car enthusiast but I'm pretty sure that 1965 Mustangs were built in 1965. These should be called 2011 Mustangs.

Clearly

Great. Just what the world needs: more Brostangs.

Brostangs are basically neo-redneck mobiles. And even after all this time, they still can't turn.

Is ford working with the Ikea people now or something?

jehovahs witness protection: I'll wait for the Bronco.

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I was in a Ford dealership the day they came out, and could have bought a 3 speed manual six cylinder model for $1500 bucks. Who had $1500 bucks in the summer of 1964? I need a time machine.

I wonder if the gauge, switch and radio holes will be pre punched?

phedus: jehovahs witness protection: I'll wait for the Bronco.

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That was weird... I meant to say I loved my '74

Russ1642: I'm no old car enthusiast but I'm pretty sure that 1965 Mustangs were built in 1965. These should be called 2011 Mustangs.

Nope. The age is based on the frame, not the sheet metal.

I'm sure this will be combined with a rusted hulk with a good '65 title to make as-new cars for the enthusiast but not 'collector' market. It sure beats trying to patch together a rusted out unibody car.

This is clever and rather daring of Ford to do. I approve, and hope it works out well!


/Go Detroit!!

Wow! Now I have to reconsider my vow to never own a '65 Mustang again.

My head hurts.

I owned one as a teen and one in my early twenties. I'd manage to get them both kinda sorta somewhat into cherry condition and then some asshole would rear end me. Hard. Broke the backs of 'em both times.

/I damn near cried the first time.
//I did the second time.
///Good memories of my Dad and I rebuilding the engines though.
///\CSB!
/\Slashies!!!

jehovahs witness protection: I'll wait for the Bronco.

"Yeah, the Bronco's been discontinued. We're trying to shed that whole fugitive-on-the-run thing."

Pfff. While I have much love for the 66 'stang, If I'm going to buy a kit car, I'll go with a '66 Shelby Cobra.

Russ1642: I'm no old car enthusiast but I'm pretty sure that 1965 Mustangs were built in 1965. These should be called 2011 Mustangs.

If you source the parts from original Mustangs you could be driving around in style, drive everybody wild, cause you'll have only one there is around: a '49, '50, '51, '52, '53, '54, '55, '56, '57, '58, '59 automobile a '60, '61, '62, '63, '64, '65, '66, '67, '68, '69, '70, 11 automobile.

/obscure?

How did you program the buttons on the pushbutton radios?

Russ1642: I'm no old car enthusiast but I'm pretty sure that 1965 Mustangs were built in 1965. These should be called 2011 Mustangs.

I started reading up on Alfa Romeo and to get around the emissions restrictions in the USA they kept making 1969 model year cars way after 1969 until someone finally noticed.

crazytrain: How did you program the buttons on the pushbutton radios?

Pull out, push back in.

//loved my Philco in my '66 mustang

baggins2000: Had a 64 1/2 Mustang. Wish I had kept it. Sold it in 82 for 1200.

I had 3 back in the day. My first was a 65 pony gt. 289 hi-po T-10 4 spd. (bought it in 74 for 950 bucks :) 2nd was a regular 64 1/2. 289 3 spd 3rd was a regular 65 with a 289 3spd. all manual transmissions. those last two I had to restore. the 1st one was cherry.
I also had a 68 gt fastback. 390 gt automatic.

love the old stangs.

What is best in life?

A '67 Mustang Fastback and an open road.

I would love to have a retro style (and no, new-ford-mustangs, you don't count, sit the fark down) with modern radio/transmission/etc.

First car was a '58 thunderbird, but couldn't keep the thing running (I'm no gear head and this was in 2000), it sucked gas, didn't have a radio, no door locks, and had no AC. But I loved it (and still wouldn't mind having another).

But...give me the body, the feel, but the option to replace that crap with modern convenient appliances (like...windshield wipers NOT run on a vacuum pump off the engine?)...I'd be all over.

Not for 15 farking grand though, jesus.

Russ1642L: I'm no old car enthusiast but I'm pretty sure that 1965 Mustangs were built in 1965. These should be called 2011 Mustangs.

Throwback Mustangs

JustHereForThePics: crazytrain: How did you program the buttons on the pushbutton radios?

Pull out, push back in.

That's what I use to do in the back seat of my 71' Torino Cobra!

phedus: phedus: jehovahs witness protection: I'll wait for the Bronco.

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That was weird... I meant to say I loved my '74

I'm the same with my '67. In fact I'm swapping the axles out this weekend for a better set off a '71

/ Heres mine
// Owned for 26 years
/// Not For Sale!

JustHereForThePics: crazytrain: How did you program the buttons on the pushbutton radios?

Pull out, push back in.

//loved my Philco in my '66 mustang

That's what she said.

Guess I got to put your flat feet on the ground

What if you want a Fastback?

/1966 GT coupe (couldn't find a decent fastback)

kroonermanblack: I would love to have a retro style (and no, new-ford-mustangs, you don't count, sit the fark down) with modern radio/transmission/etc.

First car was a '58 thunderbird, but couldn't keep the thing running (I'm no gear head and this was in 2000), it sucked gas, didn't have a radio, no door locks, and had no AC. But I loved it (and still wouldn't mind having another).

But...give me the body, the feel, but the option to replace that crap with modern convenient appliances (like...windshield wipers NOT run on a vacuum pump off the engine?)...I'd be all over.

Not for 15 farking grand though, jesus.

yeah it would cost a fortune piecing one together. even if you could find a couple of old ones to scavenge some parts off of . you'd still be in the 40k + range to finish it most likely. and that's with you doing the labor.

I'm pretty sure the 1969 Camaro is the most restored vehicle. That's why Dynacorn has been re-popping 1969 Camaro bodies out since 2004 (new window).

I suppose I will not be seeing my husband for a while.

/Weighing my options.

WANT!

I have been wailing for YEARS that Ford should be doing this.

If I bought one of these, I would love to put a hybrid or all-electric drive system in it. That body is like a blank canvas, waiting for inspiration. I would never race the car, but would enjoy driving cross-country on the Blue Highways at legal speeds while pulling 50+ MPG.

You gearheads out there; what's the most practical hybrid motor system that could fit in this thing? Would it have to be completely custom-designed, or is there enough off-the-shelf tech out there that it could seriously work? I'd settle for rear-wheel electric motors or Front Wheel Drive only, and a little high efficiency popper to generate the peak power and feed the lipo banks.

How would state DMV's consider this car for a license? As an antique? A custom? Would it need to have air bags and etc put in?

TheHopeDiamond: This is clever and rather daring of Ford to do. I approve, and hope it works out well!


/Go Detroit!!

nice to see some enthusiasm, that's what we like. been saying for years FoMoCo should re-intro the 64 1/2 as it looked, updated under teh hood etc of course, and have hidden stamping on the body panels to keep it honest among collectors. they've done well with hinting at the old school lines - take it all the way!

just like back then, wish i could afford some of the tasty metal that's on the lots right now but i still enjoy seeing them coming down the road.