Top 5 Vintage Mustangs

5. Fox Body Mustang

These were made from 79-93. People love these Mustangs for just how easy they are to modify. The body style is very boxy and they were the smallest Mustangs of any generation. The Fox Body stands out from all the other Mustangs and many enthusiasts consider them to be a stand-alone model. They don't seem to share all the same characteristics as their predecessors and successors. A variety of engines ranging from a 2.2 L I4 to a 4.95 L V8 are available. You can pair these with a manual transmission in either 4 or 5 speed. Also available is the 3 or 4 speed automatic transmission. 

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4. Mach 1

The Mach 1 option was available for the Mustang from 1969-78. It exclusively had the fastback body style. The other body upgrades featured on the Mach 1 were a hood scoop, matte black hood overlay, upgraded suspension, improved wheels, spoiler, chrome exhaust tips, and deluxe interior. You had a choice between a range of V8 engines, from a 5.8 L all the way up to a thirsty 7.0 L. Transmission offerings were a manual 3-speed, automatic 3-speed, and a manual 4-speed.  

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3. Boss 302/351/429

The Boss option of the Mustang was produced from 1969-70. The name indicated the size of the V8 engine in each of the variants. The 302 offered 4 or 6 speed manual transmission. The 351 and 429 only had a 4-speed manual option. These cars are well known among Mustang enthusiasts and they are highly coveted on account of how rare they are. 

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2. Shelby GT500

This famous Mustang was produced from 1967 to 1970. The GT350 was also produced alongside of it but were sticking with the GT500 for its sheer power. The GT500 had a 428 cu in 7.0 L V8. You had a choice between a 3-speed automatic or a 4-speed manual transmission. The fact that Ford teamed up with Carroll Shelby to special tune this car made it a well sought after Mustang. 

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1. The Original Mustang

Technically the first Mustang produced was the 1964 1/2. It was released early in April of 1964. They were labeled as 1965 Mustangs, however there were small changes made when they released more of the 1965 models in the fall. The early production models are very rare. This Mustang tops them all because it was the one that started it all. It came with a 170 cu in V6 with the option to upgrade to the V8. The Mustang was an instant hit, it was Fords best selling car since the Model A. This car is a huge part of automotive history. 

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