“Muscle Car of the Week” Zeroes In on ’71 Mustang

By TMS Editor - November 30, 2015

Mustang Memory

Depending on your view, the 1971 Mustang is either iconic or one of those huge misses that some would like to forget.

At the time, the design was intended to appeal to more mature Mustang buyers with families. It was a drastic departure from previous models, with a long hood and odd roofline extending down into the decklid.

It was definitely a Mustang that required certain taste from a buyer. And to date, it remains one of the oddest designs in the 50 years of the Ford pony car.

However, regardless of what you think about the car, there’s no questioning the fact that it is an important part of Mustang’s history. And when it’s one like the 429 Super Cobra Jet Mach 1 featured in the Muscle Car of the Week video below, it’s hard to ignore the appeal.

That said, we’re not necessarily saying that the video (hosted by the ever-informed Kevin Oeste) will change your opinion of the car, if you aren’t a fan of the car already.