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3/23/13, 06:27 AM
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I think this is important. Or maybe I just crazy
3/23/13, 06:30 AM
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there's already pics of the '15 right here on TMS..
https://themustangsource.com/ads/74-78/index.htm
https://themustangsource.com/ads/74-78/index.htm
Did those Cars REALLY GET 34 MPG????
3/23/13, 06:54 AM
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3/23/13, 07:39 AM
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Not all of them. The MPG was a special model of the Mustang II, focused on fuel economy. Also goverment mileage ratings back then tended to be hopelessly optimistic, and cars in the real world rarely reached them.
I still remember the day in '74 when my older cousin called to say he'd just bought a new Mustang (I was around 12-13 at the time), so my brother and I run outside all excited and he and he rolls up in a II. What a letdown... I just don't consider those things true Mustangs to this day It did catapult my other cousin who owned a Maverick Grabber with a 302 into the lead as my favorite cousin. It wasn't a Mustang, but at least if he the gas pedal, you didn't start looking at your watch waiting for something to happen.
I always like the statistic that in the first month of release Ford sold 18,000 Mustang II's. In '64, selling REAL Mustangs, they sold 22,000 the first DAY...
I still remember the day in '74 when my older cousin called to say he'd just bought a new Mustang (I was around 12-13 at the time), so my brother and I run outside all excited and he and he rolls up in a II. What a letdown... I just don't consider those things true Mustangs to this day It did catapult my other cousin who owned a Maverick Grabber with a 302 into the lead as my favorite cousin. It wasn't a Mustang, but at least if he the gas pedal, you didn't start looking at your watch waiting for something to happen.
I always like the statistic that in the first month of release Ford sold 18,000 Mustang II's. In '64, selling REAL Mustangs, they sold 22,000 the first DAY...
3/23/13, 07:52 AM
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3/23/13, 08:05 AM
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Not all of them. The MPG was a special model of the Mustang II, focused on fuel economy. Also goverment mileage ratings back then tended to be hopelessly optimistic, and cars in the real world rarely reached them.
I still remember the day in '74 when my older cousin called to say he'd just bought a new Mustang (I was around 12-13 at the time), so my brother and I run outside all excited and he and he rolls up in a II. What a letdown... I just don't consider those things true Mustangs to this day It did catapult my other cousin who owned a Maverick Grabber with a 302 into the lead as my favorite cousin. It wasn't a Mustang, but at least if he the gas pedal, you didn't start looking at your watch waiting for something to happen.
I always like the statistic that in the first month of release Ford sold 18,000 Mustang II's. In '64, selling REAL Mustangs, they sold 22,000 the first DAY...
3/23/13, 08:48 AM
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Yep not to mention that people actually drive a lot less than they used to, choosing other forms of transportation, telecommuting, etc. All of it adds up to fewer car sales.
3/23/13, 03:25 PM
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3/23/13, 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by Vickstang
Sad but true. Pretty much the case for any sporty car now. Everyone is choosing to go SUV/SAV
3/23/13, 09:24 PM
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I still remember the day in '74 when my older cousin called to say he'd just bought a new Mustang (I was around 12-13 at the time), so my brother and I run outside all excited and he and he rolls up in a II. What a letdown... I just don't consider those things true Mustangs to this day
While its certainly not my favorite Mustang time period it was still a Mustang. Although I do think GM did a better job keeping their pony cars somewhat performance minded. Like a previous poster said, without the II there wouldn't be 50 years.
3/23/13, 09:38 PM
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3/24/13, 07:02 AM
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The Mustang II was just as much Mustang as the original. Long hood, short deck etc. It was what was needed at the time - oil embargo, etc. Some complain it was based on the Pinto but the original was based on the Falcon. I think the SN95 was the first Mustang specific chassis.
While its certainly not my favorite Mustang time period it was still a Mustang. Although I do think GM did a better job keeping their pony cars somewhat performance minded. Like a previous poster said, without the II there wouldn't be 50 years.
While its certainly not my favorite Mustang time period it was still a Mustang. Although I do think GM did a better job keeping their pony cars somewhat performance minded. Like a previous poster said, without the II there wouldn't be 50 years.
I think although it was HEAVILY modified, the SN95 still had some Fox chassis under it. Albeit you would Sherlock Holmes to find it.
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3/24/13, 07:30 AM
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Very true. I think the IIs get a bad rap but they were much batter mustangs that the 71 - 73 Aircraft carriers. I have also heard some say the II was base on a LTD chassis and it was well over 3K lbs. That simple is not true they were much closer to 2700. lbs.
I think although it was HEAVILY modified, the SN95 still had some Fox chassis under it. Albeit you would Sherlock Holmes to find it.
3/24/13, 08:16 AM
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The Mustang II was just as much Mustang as the original. Long hood, short deck etc. It was what was needed at the time - oil embargo, etc. Some complain it was based on the Pinto but the original was based on the Falcon. I think the SN95 was the first Mustang specific chassis.
3/24/13, 08:26 AM
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there's already pics of the '15 right here on TMS..
https://themustangsource.com/ads/74-78/index.htm
https://themustangsource.com/ads/74-78/index.htm
3/24/13, 08:33 AM
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We had 2 M2 ghias in our family. Both were 4-cyl. One had power steering & brakes; the other didn't. That car stayed in our family for 20 years before it got totaled with over 300k on it.
The car averaged around 30mpg. I know because my dad kept a book with every service record including every drop gas out into the car & the mileage @ each fill up.
The car averaged around 30mpg. I know because my dad kept a book with every service record including every drop gas out into the car & the mileage @ each fill up.
3/25/13, 08:51 AM
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It is listed some where is the Cobra recognition guide but I could snot find the page.