[Orange97GTVert]

The Mustang is one of only a handful of cars that is immediately recognizable by almost everyone, not JUST car guys. The Mustang is a true American classic and unlike the Corvette, was affordable by most people. It was a dream car for the masses. I would rather have that 68 GT coupe than any Japanese or German car on the road. When you drive it, you are seen, you are envied. You stand out from the crowd of cookie cutter generic perfect cars. I have been a Mustang lover since they came out, I was in grade school and walked home past the Junior College parking lot which was filled with Mustangs. I never owned one until 1993 when I bought my first 65 project car. I now have 3 late models and a 65 project. Before I started tearing down my 65 it had an awesome paint job, but the front left corner was damaged. It didn't matter, it drew a crowd wherever I went. Shiny red paint, Cragar S/S mags, dual exhaust, people would always come get a closer look. Try that in a Toyota ANYTHING. The Mustang will always be special. The late models are a continuation of the original. Lot of people don't care a lot for the Mustang II, but it kept the name alive through the boring 70's with the fake oil embargo and higher gas prices and made it possible for the Mustang to still thrive and continue to get better year after year. There has never been another car produced that has been so popular or sought after. Try to buy a Camaro lately?? Sorry, they don't make them anymore, but you can go buy a brand new Mustang right off the showroom floor with 300 horsepower and stand apart looks that are easily recognizable as the Mustang, the best Ponycar ever built.