February 6, 2010
Preston’s ‘65 Stang
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
You know someone is serious about restoring cars when they have a rotisserie in their driveway! See all the pics at Preston’s ride page!
February 5, 2010
10 Badass Future Collectibles for $20k or Less
By Mike Musto
RideLust.com
Over the last few years values in the collector car market have gone up and down more times then Oprah’s scale. Cars that were once in the six-figures are now in the five-figures with more market flux to come. Buyers who are new to the market can easily become confused and it is very easy to get taken advantage of by sellers who are less than honest.
I get e-mails constantly inquiring as to what cars to pick up as future collectibles. I also get asked my opinion on what the best bang for the buck is amongst these automobiles. After doing a bit of research, I’ve put together a list of automobiles that I would classify as having “future collect-ability”. These are cars that can be purchased right now and are priced between: $8,000 – $20,000.
1. 1983-1984: VW Rabbit GTI
90 hp / 106 ft-lbs tq. 1.8-liter 4 cylinder, Top Speed: 114 mph
What you are looking at here is the first real hot hatch to be brought into the United States. Even though it only had 90 hp, the high-revving GTI was a total blast to drive. It was quick, handled great and looked the business with its signature grill and wheels. Good examples can be had for between: $8,000 – $10,000.
See the rest of the rides on my list at Ridelust.com
January 30, 2010
Barricade
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
If you think this looks tough, click through to Robert’s ride page to see the push bar he added!
January 21, 2010
No Notch
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
One other thing I asked J Mays at NAIAS was if they had given any consideration to bringing back the notchback body style on the Mustang. He said no. He also didn’t seem to share my enthusiasm for the Fox body notch, like Desiree’s ‘89 below. Oh well…
January 20, 2010
2011 Mustang Still a Bargain
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
The 300 hp V6 Stang will start just under $23k, including destination charges, and the new 412 hp 5.0 GT will be priced just over the $30k mark, including destination charges. See the full PDF at The Mustang Source.
Which reminds me of the Mustang conversations I had with the Ford guys at NAIAS. J Mays told me that they have already started preliminary work on the 50th anniversary Stang for 2014. He said he’d like to see the car shrink down a bit and told me that IRS would be “logical” for the next generation pony car. Regarding the current generation Mustang, Mays said we can expect more special editions, though he refused to be specific when I asked him about Boss Mustangs, Bullitt Mustangs and the Mach 1.
Continue reading after the jump!
January 19, 2010
Naked 2011 Mustang
By Speedhunters
Car Culture At Large
While Linhbergh was in Charlotte shooting the Mustang RTR and RTR-C last week, we stopped by Autosport Dynamics where we were able to check out the shell of my new competition car. The Falken Tire 2011 Ford Mustang chassis had just arrived from paint. Here is a picture of me getting acquainted with my new car for the first time. Something is so cool to me about seeing a freshly painted bare chassis. Anyone agree?
By Vaughn Gittin Jr.
January 13, 2010
Mustang Performs Kendall Donut
Tampa Sports Car Examiner
Scribing the logo of Kendall Motor Oils into the melted rubber of a donut is only a trick that can be accomplished with the aid of CGI. Or can you actually do it with a real car? Read more about the donut logo challenge at Tampa Sports Car Examiner.
January 11, 2010
Yellow Paint
Atomicalex
Rob and I don’t agree about this yellow paint on the new Mustang 5.0. There’s a long history of yellow Mustangs, and there’s even a fan club for them. I love this pearl yellow, Rob thinks it’s not so hot. Of course, I don’t like the yellow on the Lexus LF-CH, but Rob thinks that works. See another pic of the ‘Stang and a pic of the Lexus nastiness after the jump, and tell us what you think.
Ford Mustang GT California Special
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Ford rolled out a California Special package for the new 5.0 liter GT at NAIAS, which includes carbon fiber on the dash and carbon fiber seat inserts, special decals down the side, a California Special rear badge and special wheels. More pics of this red California Special package car plus more 5.0 and V6 Mustangs after the jump!
January 7, 2010
Car and Driver Article on Unintended Acceleration
By Rob Einaudi
Editor-in-Chief
Yes, even a 540 hp Roush Mustang at WOT will brake to a stop, but the best thing is to just shift into neutral if you ever experience a stuck throttle. Read the full story at Car and Driver.
