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    [REVIEW] The Definitive Shelby Mustang Guide 1965-1970

    There have been at least half a dozen guides to the first gen (’65-70) Shelby Mustangs. But finally there’s a book that is deeply research-based and not just conjecture. Greg Kolasa has done just that with the Definitive Shelby Mustang Guide 1965-70 form CarTech Publishing. He goes into each...
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    SEMA 2012: The Mustang Cobra Jet Concept’s twin-turbo V8 in detail

    The twin-turbo Ford Racing Mustang Cobra Jet Concept was undoubtedly the star of the 2012 SEMA Show, not just for those in the Mustang community but for the automotive industry as a whole. To be honest, though, it’s what was under the hood of the car that got people truly excited. The...
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    Video: Falken Mustang delivered to lucky winner by Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Justin Pawla

    Earlier this year Falken Tire announced that they would be giving away a 2013 Ford Mustang customized by Formula Drift drivers Vaughn Gittin Jr. and Justin Pawlak. Seven months and over 100,000 entrants later, the lucky winner has finally taken delivery of the car. The one-off Mustang featured...
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    New Product: HRE Ring Brothers Edition Wheels

    The convergence of art and science – that nexus where engineering and design merge to create something purely beautiful yet truly functional – is where many of the modern era’s most fascinating creations are born. San Diego based HRE Wheels and Wisconsin based automotive artisans Ring Brothers...
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    2014 Ford Mustang and Shelby GT500 order guides released, no more Boss 302

    This past summer we told you about some potential changes coming for the 2014 Mustang, and now we have confirmation of those updates with the release of the official 2014 Mustang and Shelby GT500 order guides. With the significant design changes for 2013 and an all-new Mustang coming for 2015...
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    SEMA 2012: Bojix Design 2013 Ford Mustang

    It was hard to miss this 2013 Ford Mustang featured in the ProCharger booth at SEMA. Built by Bojix Design of Duarte, CA, the car features a Gulf Racing-inspired paint scheme with burnt orange and carbon fiber vinyl wraps over the factory Grabber Blue paint as well as orange Rennen Monolite M10...
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    SEMA 2012: Carroll Shelby Tribute

    Much of SEMA is about looking forward – to new ideas and new products. However, at least one part was dedicated to looking back. This display of Mustangs (and one Cobra) was put together as a tribute to the late Carroll Shelby who passed away in May of this year. While we would have loved to...
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    SEMA 2012: TruFiber 2013 Ford Mustang Convertible

    This 2013 Ford Mustang Convertible was on display at the TruFiber booth at SEMA in Las Vegas, and not since Vaughn Gittin Jr’s RTR-C Mustang have we seen so much carbon fiber. The car was fitted with just about every carbon fiber part offered by the company, from the front splitter to the hood...
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    Classic Recreations Showcase right-hand-drive 1967 Shelby GT500CR Convertible

    This past week at SEMA Classic Recreations showcased a very special GT500CR convertible. What was so special with it? Well it was a right hand drive model. You may be thinking, “so what, Classic Recreations have built RHD models before” though this time the RHD parts for the interior and engine...
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    SEMA 2012: Creations n’ Chrome “Top Notch” Mustang

    Of all the Ford Mustangs we were looking forward to seeing at SEMA, this chrome blue Fox Body Mustang built by Creations n’ Chrome of Valencia, CA topped our list. While the Spectra Chrome blue paint job certainly catches the eye, it’s what’s underneath that really impresses. Creations n’ Chrome...
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    SEMA 2012: Classic Design Concepts 2013 Ford Mustang

    Classic Design Concepts was out in full force at SEMA this year, proudly displaying their Deep Impact Blue 2013 Ford Mustang featuring the company’s latest body components. You might notice that several of the pieces are similar to Vaughn Gittin Jr’s RTR package, and that’s because they are both...
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    SEMA 2012: Kenny Brown GT4-RS Autobahn Edition Mustang

    The name Kenny Brown is legendary in the Mustang community, although the company has been relatively quiet in the past couple years. That’s starting to change, though, with the recent resurgence of the brand. Last year at SEMA Kenny Brown debuted their GT-4T Mustang Convertible, and they’ve...
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    SEMA 2012: Shelby 1000 makes an appearance in the Wilwood booth

    We’ve already shown you plenty of photos and videos of the 2012 Shelby 1000, which made its debut at the New York Auto Show earlier this year, but with the supercharged V8 producing up to 1,100 horsepower it’s definitely a car that deserves a second look. Or third. Or fourth. The car pictured...
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    SEMA 2012: Kris Horton’s 2012 Ford Mustang “Ringleader”

    Kris Horton, owner of Cars by Kris, is no stranger designing custom cars, having helped create several SEMA projects in the past. His latest is this 2012 Ford Mustang GT featured in the Whiteline booth at SEMA, and we think it’s one of his best designs yet. Nicknamed “Ringleader”, the Mustang...
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    SEMA 2012: Steeda Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

    The Boss 302 Laguna Seca is already a very capable track car, but if there’s any company that can take the car to the next level it’s Steeda. The Florida-based company has won multiple road racing championships over the past two decades and have put that experience into the 2013 Laguna Seca on...
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    SEMA 2012: Justin Pawlak’s Formula Drift Mustang

    On display at the Falken Tire booth at SEMA is Justin Pawlak’s Formula Drift Mustang. Pawlak is coming off a fourth place finish this season, winning two events, and capturing the Tires.com Triple Crown. We normally see his Mustang sliding sideways with smokey bits of destroyed tire...
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    SEMA 2012: JF Kustoms 1967 Shelby GT500 “Kardiac”

    When we saw this 1967 Shelby GT500 on the SEMA show floor we thought it looked familiar. We soon realized that it’s because the beautifully customized fastback nicknamed “Kardiac” was named as one a Ridler Award finalist and one of the* “Great 8″ at the 2012 Detroit Autorama back in February...
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    SEMA 2012: Ring Brothers 2013 Ford Mustang Switchback

    The Ring Brothers have become legendary for their custom car builds, creating some of the most incredible Pro-Touring vehicles on the planet including several Ford Mustangs. That’s why we were excited to learn that the Wisconsin-based company were going to debut a 2013 Mustang at this year’s...
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    SEMA 2012: Holman & Moody 50th Anniversary TdF Mustang

    Earlier this week we told you about Holman & Moody announcing a new 50th Anniversary TdF package for the 2014 Mustang. The basis for the car is the 1-2-3 finish by a trio of Mustangs prepared by Holman & Moody at the 4,000 mile long Tour de France Automobile Rally in September of 1964. The...
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    SEMA 2012: Joey Redmond’s 2013 Ford Mustang RTR

    This 2013 Ford Mustang on display in the Energy Suspension booth at SEMA immediately caught our eye. After all, it’s not every day you see a brown Mustang. Owner Joey Redmond tells us the color is actually a Gold Bronze from BASF, also available as an option on the 2013 Ford F-250. Combined with...