Bring Back the LX Notch!

Editor-in-Chief

Hey Ford, I have an idea. You know how Dodge is bringing back the Challenger and Chevy is bringing back the Camaro? Yeah, I know, it’s cause the S197 Mustang was such a hit. And yeah, these new cars will probably be a bit pricier and a bit porkier than the Stang. Still, it’s gonna be some competition. And I know you’re working on a mild update for your legendary pony car. That’s cool and all, but I have an idea for how you can really sucker punch Chrysler and GM. Bring back the LX notch. Remember the LX version of the Mustang in the late 80s and early 90s? You could get the 5.0 but without all the GT bells and whistles. It was lighter and cheaper and just had the go fast parts. And notch style is cool. It may not be as glamorous as the fastback style, but it’s lighter, more purposeful, and it’s been with the Mustang since day one. The drag race guys dig it. So why not do that with the Mustang again? Just make it available in a few colors, no options. Maybe you could sell it for low 20s or something. What do you think?

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Posted at 3:54 pm in Ford, Mustang

Comments

Stewart
Apr 5, 2008 at 4:14 pm

I’m a GM guy.
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That said, I love the new Mustangs,
and when I was a teenager, the California
Highway Patrol had those notch back Mustangs.
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I didn’t like them, because they were a threat
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I honestly think it was the best of the Fox bodies.
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Stiffer and lighter than the GT hatchback.
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You didn’t have to buy the all the GT bodywork, and
“boy racer” stuff.
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I liked the sleeper look of the notch.
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I’d consider buying one if they made them again.
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On a side note, my girlfriend (now my wife) had a 1964 1/2 Mustang when I met her….
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For those who have forgotten, those were notch backs…

Austin
Apr 4, 2008 at 9:05 pm

I’ve been wondering for quite a while why they stopped the coupe in 94 and haven’t made another one since. I see the fox bodies all over the place with notches, most of the 60′s Stangs were notches, seems like it would be a good idea to bring it back.

elcamino-dude
Apr 4, 2008 at 7:59 pm

That would be sweet to see new mustang notch backs, i like the hatchback ones but damn, for this body style nothign beats the sweet notchback

retroman
Apr 4, 2008 at 6:30 pm

More notches were made than anything else. Yeah, they might be unclassy, but its guaranteed you can still find a notch under 5g. Ford’s philosophy for the Stang has always been “Show the 8, sell the 6″. In other words, if it wasnt for all those bare base models, we wouldn’t have good looking true performance Stangs. Aside from that, I always thought the notch looked sick in police badging. Your welcome to your own opinion though. This is just my $.02

eric
Apr 4, 2008 at 6:19 pm

But they should not bring back this mustang, there’s a reason they dont have a notchback anymore! But for those who preferre a little more consider a 550 maranello (ferrari) something with some class to get the ass!

retroman
Apr 4, 2008 at 6:00 pm

I second that Eric, but if they do, they’d better have an R/T model!!! For those of you who still don’t know what a Spirit R/T is or how fast it was, just click my link.

Eric
Apr 4, 2008 at 5:25 pm

They should bring back the dodge spirit.

retroman
Apr 4, 2008 at 4:08 pm

Let’s see, the notch left us in ’93. By comparison, there was no ‘vert from ’73-’83. Yep, sounds like we’re overdue to me!!!