2012 Barrett-Jackson Mustang Auction Preview

As the new year approaches so does the ‘World’s Greatest Collector Car Auction’ as the 2012 Barrett-Jackson auction is upon us yet again.  The 2012 Barrett-Jackson auction will take place January 17-22 at Westworld in Scottsdale, Arizona with the SPEED Channel providing 39 hours of LIVE coverage.

Each year I like to write about all the Mustangs crossing the block whether they are Shelby’s, Saleen’s or Custom one-offs.  This year Barrett-Jackson will be auctioning off over 70 Mustangs including a healthy list of classic Mustangs with a few modern ones thrown in.  Below I have listed several standouts … Continue Reading

Grabber Blue 2013 Mustang Boss 302 makes appearance at Indy Auto Show

At this years Indy Auto Show held at the Indiana Convention Center a 2013 Mustang Boss 302 in Grabber Blue is on display.  So far all we have laid eyes on is a School Bus Yellow Laguna Seca model and a few spy photos of a Gotta Have It Green Boss 302 but Ford has surprised us with a Grabber Blue model.  If you live in the area head on over to the Indy Auto Show which runs from Dec. 26 – Jan. 1.  Check out both photos below. … Continue Reading

First 2013 Shelby GT500 #001 to be auctioned at Barrett-Jackson?

The 2012 Barrett-Jackson collector car auction is right around the corner and just like previous years Ford Motor Company and Carroll Shelby seem to be teaming up again for another high profile auction.  Browsing through the auction list we came upon a listing for Lot# 3043 which happens to be a 2013 Shelby GT500.  In the listing it does not give any specific information or a VIN but it does say it will be a “special 2013 Shelby GT500″ whatever … Continue Reading

Barrett-Jackson: Ron Pratte Collection to auction pair of 2007 Shelby GT500’s, #002 & #005

At this years Barrett-Jackson collector car auction which runs from January 15-22 a pair of 2007 Shelby GT500’s with a lot of history are being offered by the Ron Pratte Collection.  You might remember Mr. Pratte, an Arizona businessman who was the winning bidder for the very first 2007 Shelby GT500 with a high bid of $600,000 back at the 2006 Barrett-Jackson event.  Along with VIN #001, Mr. Pratte was offered by Ford Motor Company the opportunity to buy two more 2007 Shelby GT500’s and so he did which ended up being VIN #002 and #005. … Continue Reading

Video: Driveshaft failure at 135 MPH in 2011 Mustang V6

The owner of a 2011 Mustang V6 found out the hard way why Ford put a 112 mph speed limiter on the engine.  After removing the speed limiter and driving to a speed of 135 mph the Mustang V6’s driveshaft abruptly failed creating chaos for the driver.  Not only was the driveshaft destroyed but the floorpan was punctured, the transmission shifter broke, the parking brake broke and a few interior parts were damaged.  Check out the video below. … Continue Reading

NHTSA closes investigation for 2011-12 Mustang 6-speed transmission issues

The Feds have closed the investigation pertaining to the 2011-12 Ford Mustang’s 6-speed manual transmission issues.  For those unaware of the  investigation, the NHTSA opened an investigation back in August after several 2011-12 Mustang owners reported problems with their 6-speed manual transmissions including cold shifting issues, sticky shifts, grinding gears and noise within the trans.  In total the NHTSA received 364 unique reports from various owners indicating shift quality issues. … Continue Reading

1967 Mustang Convertible body shell now available, starts at $15,995

The latest addition to the growing stable of classic Mustang bodies – the 1967 convertible – just might be the ultimate stocking stuffer this Christmas for restorers of America’s favorite sports car.

The 1967 convertible body shell, the newest officially licensed Ford Restoration part, is now available to order starting at $15,995. It is the fourth reproduction classic Mustang body available to restorers, joining the ’65 convertible, the ’67 fastback and the ’69 fastback. … Continue Reading

Twin-Turbo 2011 Mustang GT Project Car by Jon Lund means business

Well known Ford tuner Jon Lund has his hands full with his latest project, a twin turbo 2011 Mustang GT capable of running mid 9’s. Early testing at the drag strip on the twin turbo setup has yielded a 10.72@131.8 on 8 psi, not bad for a first run with the stock 19″ wheels up front and 15″ drag radials out back. What is more mind blowing is these numbers are achieved with a bone stock Mustang GT with the exception of lowering springs and an off-road x-pipe. … Continue Reading

Two more 2012 Boss 302 Mustangs bite the dust

We can add two more 2012 Mustang Boss 302’s to the dead pool including a Laguna Seca edition.  These two additions make five Boss 302 Mustangs that have been totaled out so far this year. We have wrote about the other three and those had stories to go with them but for these two all we have are photos and VIN’s.  The Kona Blue Boss 302 looks to have hit a pole front and center and the Laguna Seca looks to have been in a front end collisison.  Check out all the photos after the jump. … Continue Reading

My 2011 Ford Mustang GT Review

Its almost a year into my 2011 Mustang GT ownership and I am finally getting around to writing a review on the car.  To say I do things slowly is an understatement but I usually mange to get things done in a timely manner.  This review will not be your typical review you see on many of the higher end sites where the person who drives the vehicle goes over every little detail.  Instead I will touch on a few things I think are important and than give you some of my likes and dislikes about the Mustang. … Continue Reading