There are a lot of performance cars to choose from, but what makes Mustang special and why has it been produced for over 45 years when so many other similar cars are now extinct or suffering poor sales?

There are many reasons, but I want you to see a very well-done short video that, for me at least, explains some of the "magic" that Mustang has for many folks. Add to this that Mustang nearly always has offered excellent value AND performance, you have a combination that is virtually unique in the car business.

Also, there is an interesting article out (about 2 weeks ago or so) about the poor current sales volumes of sports cars like the 370Z, the MX-5/Miata, Corvette, RX-8, and others. Yet, the article goes on to contrast that with robust sales of Mustang, Camaro, and, to a lesser degree, Challenger. Mustang has always had good sales ...some years outstanding, others, so-so, but always good sales compared to most other sports/performance cars.

I'm almost 50 and this video speaks to me. What do you think?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YbAnb6pCV5s

 

that was a good one...i've got to track down the other videos in the series

 

I think you are almost 50 and on your way to becoming a sentimental old fool . . . and I am in the same boat.

 

The Father's Day video is pretty good. The Good, The Bad and the Mustang is also pretty decent. Many films are foreign though. Kind of odd for an American classic.

 

It had an "after-school special" feel to it. I thought it was going to deal with a difficult situation (ie date rape). Glad it ended well. That kid in the back seat of the '71 vert had a creepy look to him.

 

I've thought about this quite a bit as well, and I've come to a conclusion. Look at these pictures . . .

In 69, a Buick looked like a Buick, a Jag like a Jag, and a Mustang like a Mustang.

Now, a Buick looks like a Jag, but a Mustang still looks like a Mustang.

 

Good point! The '87-'93 Mustangs almost got replaced by a front wheel drive MazdaStang later called the Probe. Thank God Ford didn't go through with that idea ...

 

what makes mine so special..

2 words..











IT'S MINE!!

 

Not ours yet . . . they gotta deliver em!

 

no its mine..

my name is on the window sticker in the options section.