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Q: Classic Mustang Rental in Philadelphia?
I am getting married in July- and it is my fiance’s dream to have us ride in a classic mustang. – The Shelby era. Do you know if we can rent one in the Philadelphia / Princeton area? Thanks!

A: I would contact the national Mustang Club of America or S.A.A.C. which stands for Shelby American Automobile Club.
One or both of these clubs will be able to help you find an owner in your area that rents his car out for weddings.Many owners do this all the time for movies,TV,print ads,weddings and so forth.My personal choice for a wedding would have to be a 1969 Shelby convertibile.in one of the “Grabber” colors
offered back then.

Q: Where to see classic mustang styles?
Well im getting a 65 Mustang 289 i think, and i dont know that much about cars… ive seen it once before but i wanted to know if somone could tell me a place with a photogallery of them?

I cant seem to find the right one… its either a shelby or a gt or a fastback or somthing. I belive mine is just a normal 65 mustand Coup with a v8 289. anyone help me out here with a place with pics?

A: google image search is about the best place to go for pics…

if you need any parts check out
http://mustangsunlimited.com/
i buy most my parts through them… they have everything..
congrats on the new stang if you have any questions please ask me….

Q: Modern Classic 1965 Ford Mustang GT?
So, I want to buy this 1965 Ford Mustang GT but I also want more power. So, is it anyway possible to replace 1965 engine into modern engine like Shelby Mustang GT 500 supercharged engine? Also, suspension, A.C., gear, and brakes?

Basically, classic looks but modern-tech inside

AND, is there any company that does this? anywhere in US.

A: Probably not. And if you could, for the price of it, you could probably buy a brand new GT500.

Now, you could fit a 428 (which was in the CobraJet) in there. check Ford Racing, got to engine blocks.

Q: What’s the name of this kind of Shelby Mustang?
I saw a beautiful classic car in a showroom a while ago, and now I’m trying to find a picture of it online so I can stare at it some more.

I know it was a Shelby Mustang Cobra. It had black leather interior and I’m almost positive it had a bench seat in the front (rather than buckets). It was pretty curvatious overall. Convertable. Anyone have any idea what model this is?
It can’t be GT500 because that didn’t come out until 2007.
This probably from around the late sixties or early 70s.
Okay, now I’m sure it’s a Shelby and a Cobra and not so sure it was a Mustang. I’m still looking for a pic online.
Thanks dallen, I have been searching for one with a bench. No wonder I haven’t been able to find it.

A: Do a google search for shelby mustangs and you will find links to many sites and pictures. Carroll Shelby (That’s HIS last name, not his daughter’s name. Mercedes was a daughter’s name!!) has been designing and modifying cars since the 60’s. He took the British 2 seat sportscar, the AC Ace, which came with the Bristol 4 cylinder engine and stuck a Ford 260 CI V-8 in it, modified the suspension and began the AC Cobra line. He even developed his own body called the Daytona for the AC frame to make a racing coupe for the faster tracks. The Cobras were later available with the 289 and finally the King Cobra with the Ford 427. Ford then had him mod some mustangs starting in 1965 that were called GT 350’s (with the 289 V-8) and in 1967 and 68 added the GT 500’s (with 427 and 428 V-8’s) His hottest Mustang back then was the GT 500 KR in 1968 that had 650 hp at the rear wheels. The 1970 GT 350 was the last of the old ones. He now has a contract modding mustangs for Ford into the new GT 500’s. (I live right down the road from his facilities) The one_thing I can say is You won’t find a bench seat in a Shelby design. He always used buckets for their ability to hold the driver behind the steering wheel in corners.

Q: which car is faster stock?
which is faster with no modifications, everything is stock? the 1967 shelby gt 500 or the 1968 shelby gt 500 kr? and if you can tell me which classic shelby mustang is the fastest overall as stock with the year and specs that would be great too. thanks!

A: The 1967 Shelby GT 500
Specifications
Wheelbase, inches: 108.0
Weight, lbs: 3,000
Number built: 2,050
Base price: $4,195

Standard Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 428
Fuel system: 2 x 4 bbl.
Compression ratio: 10.5:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 355 @ 5400
Torque @ rpm: 420 @ 3200

Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.2
1/4 mile, sec @ mph: 14.6 @ 99

1968kr
Wheelbase, inches: 108.0
Weight, lbs: 3,200
Number built: 1251
Base price: $4,473

Standard Engine
Type: ohv V-8
Displacement, cid: 428
Fuel system: 1 x 4bbl.
Compression ratio: 10.6:1
Horsepower @ rpm: 335 @ 5200
Torque @ rpm: 440 @ 3400

Representative Performance
0-60 mph, sec: 6.0
1/4 mile, sec. @ mph: 14.3 @ 100

so it looks like the 68 is a tad faster. Due to weight more then likely.

Q: What is your favorite classic or vintage sports car?
Mine would be a vintage 1966 Shelby Mustang GT350

A: Ford GT40

Q: Eleanor Mustang or original mustang?
Which do you like better?

Eleanor: http://www.autoblog.com/gallery/review-1967-classic-recreations-eleanor-mustang/med/#7

Original: http://www.topspeed.com/cars/shelby/1967-shelby-mustang-gt-500-ar861/picture14540.html

I like the original, but I’m just taking a poll.

A: Yeah, I like the old ones too but, they’re getting harder and harder to find. When you do find one it’s going to cost a small fortune. The new ‘67 & ‘68 fastback bodies that are being produced give those who have the ability to do the work to build a clone for a lot less. Doesn’t have to be an Eleanor though. You can build it to suit yourself.

Q: Why would anybody buy a new Ford Shelby GT500?
Even though it has history and it is the cheapest car with 500bhp, it is the worst form of Mustang. What Shelby did was they took the standard Ford Mustang GT and took the engine out and put the engine from a Ford GT, which is all great. But the one thing that is a big turn off from the car is that they took the suspension and the brakes from the classic GT500 and put it into the new one, which is technically the worst decision in car history. i mean Ford is like “okay, we’ll build a new GT500 with a great engine so we can fix the mistakes the classic made but we’ll put the same suspension so it’ll make the same mistakes.” its rubbish. and when Ford was asked why they put the old suspension, they said it would add 10,000 dollars to the final price of the car. its such an idiotic move by Ford/Shelby. If I was gonna spend 50,000 dollars on a car, i would definitely spend an extra 10,000 on the suspension. so in conclusion, consumers step away from the GT500 and go for the standard Mustang GT or go with the classic one instead. But if you really want a new tuned mustang, i would go for the Roushe Mustang which has modern suspension and modern brakes. and the Roushe is about 60 grand which is BMW M3 money.
to DAD: not quite. its pointless to make an upgrade to a car if your gonna leave it the sameway as it was. its like Microsoft making Windows Vista with the same security problems as Windows XP….its just not right.

to YMCPA: not quite as well, it wasn’t Jeremy Clarkson who said it, it was Richard Hammond as well. so what are you gonna do?
I got it from research and a show called Top Gear. and no i am not a racer, im just a student driving a Mitsubishi Eclipse

A: Good question.
Eventhough it has 500HP, it is slower than some 300HP cars.
It is heavy and boxy in shape, so it is not aerodynamic.

Q: WHAT ARE SOME SWEET, CLASSIC OLD CARS!!!!?
im talking cars from the late 1968(to early)1975…. good classic cars like.. dodge challengers & chargers, shelby mustangs, lambo miuras, amc javelins, chevelles, buick rivieras, buick wildcat, bonneville convertibles, SS’ cameros, ford mustangs ( NOT TO BiG A FAN OF FORDS? idk :s) monte carlos, Plymouth’s bbarracudas… you get the idea :P

A: well actualy you could easily go back just a tad farther and get the same results
67-69 cuda, gen 1 celica, back when the skyline was a datsun, 1969 toyota 2000gt, fist gen datsun z just to name a few

Q: What is your favorite classic car?
Be specific!!!
Mine is a ‘67 Ford Mustang GT 500 Shelby, gun metal silver, with black stripes….

A: 1956 porsche speedster super 90 cabriolet triple black

Q: HELP!! Vintage MUSTANG choices!!?
Ok so I want a 1966 for mustang. Either white or cherry red. And idk if I want a convertible or not. Alright so my question is: what makes or models where made in 1966!? Like there is the coupe, GT, Shelby, fastback, convertible, classic? What are all the models? And what is the price range for these vehicles? What about insurance?
With the 1966 models out of coupes and convertibles what engine types are there? Also what codes are there? And I’ve heard I’d like blah blah 286?

A: you seem to know the models and the only engines were the 289 v8 or the 200 in six..although you could get the 289 in 3 stages of tune, 200, 225 and 271 HP.

Q: Top 5 classic rides?
What are your top 5 favorite classic rides. I’ve been going to alot of car shows and i want to know, what your favorites are.

Mine are all 1969:
-1969 Camaro (Blue w/ white racing stripes)
-1969 Firebird (flat black)
-1969 Mustang (mock 1 or Shelby)
-1969 Chevelle (blue or red w/ black racing stripes)
-1969 Charger (black w/ yellow stripes)

A: 1968 GTO convertible (Red)
1970 Mustang (Red)
1978 Trans Am (Silver)
1955 Chevy (any color)
1957 Chevy (any color)

Q: classic muscle car showdown Australia vs the USA?
ford mustang boss 302 vs ford falcon xy gt
Chevrolet chevelle vs Holden hk monaro
1969 Shelby gt 500 vs ford falcon xc cobra
and last but not least Mad Max Interceptor vs the general lee

A: Sounds like it would be fun to go to.

Q: Cool, fast, Classic Cars?
that could be anything i guess, i like cars like the 68′ shelby gt, or the new mustangs.
note: they don’t have to be mustangs

A: The first generation Trans Am.

Q: what are your favorite cars?
My Favorites :

1965 – 68 Ford Mustang ( Fastback )
1967 Ford Shelby ( Blue with white stripes )
1999 – 04 Ford Mustang GT
1968 Chevrolet Impala
1960 Chevrolet Corvette ( Red and white )
1963 Corvette Stingray ( silver )
1968 Corvette Stingray ( blue )
1964 Pontiac GTO
1969 Dodge Charger
Volkswagen Beetle – Classic
Volkswagen Bus
2003 – 09 Nissan 350 Z
I also like CHevrolet Pick ups ( ’50s and ’60s )

A: Any GM 1968-71 muscle car. Favorite is 1970 Chevrolet Chevelle SS. Also 66/67 corvette convertible.

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