From all the retro styling features on the new Mustang, I wanted to post a poll to see what you all thought the new Mustang has for styling ques from the late 60's Mustangs, and which one it is a most accurate "replica" of.

In other words, if someone asked you is this a modern day version of what year Mustang, what would you say?

 

Wasn't the '65 Shelby the only Mustang to have the rear quarter window (has opposed to a 'vent'/louvers)? I know '67/'68 didn't have a window.

 

All the boxtops had rear quarter windows. Don't diss the boxtops!

 

Nope, it was 1966. Only year for 'glass' on the pillar...

 

1966

 

The front big fogs and blackout around the head lights = 1969
The front head light fish gills = 1965-66
The side C-scoop = 1965-68
The profile of the coupe's rear roof line =1965-66
The rear quater window = 1966 (Shelby GT350)
The rear spoiler = 1969-71 (Boss/ Mach 1)
The tail lights = 1965-73
The horseshoe rear bumper and racetrack surround = 1965-73

This car has borrowed several styling cues from several years.

Overall:
The front half of the GT = 1969
The front of the V6 = 1965
The rear half = 1966

If modded with lemans stripes = 1966 Shelby GT350.
If modded Boss/ Mach 1 style = 1969.

The style should be credited to the original pony that inspired the rest.
With that in mind I would vote for the 1966 Shelby GT350.

Here is a thread on this subject.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/index.php?sh...hl=styling+cues

 

Don't forgot the 65-66 3 hash marks next to the headlights.

 

65/66 contributes the most to the '05. No question.

 

I think the 2005, looks alot like the 2006, but thats just my 0.02 cents. Its friday, payday, I'm bullit proof

Tim

 

Who let you in here to play with the big dogs?

 

There was a pass inthe CAI box...... you mean that was not ment to be in there?????? oops

 

Ha Ha Good answer! I have no response to that!