The first Ford Mustangs were released to the public in early 1965. The first model, colloquially known as the 1964 1/2 Mustang, had a body style based on the Falcon and Fairlane, was available as a coupe or convertible, and had a straight-6 engine.

A GT equipment package and a V8 block engine were introduced later in 1965, along with front fog lights and disc brakes. The coupe model continued to be the style of choice, but Ford introduced a fastback Mustang as well.

From 1967 to 1970, the Mustang got larger and larger to accommodate the bigger V8 block engines, and from 1971 to 1973 New product design manager Budie Knudsen saw the Mustang through it’s period of largest engine size. At this point in its history, the Mustang could accurately be called a “Gas Guzzler.”
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Although as I write this, fuel prices are fluctuating up and down, but we’ve just been through a period where we’ve seen the price of gasoline in North America reach all time highs, and seemed to be heading north. Although the oil market is depressed at the minute, who can doubt that at some point in the future, gasoline prices at the pump will surely sky rocket again?

With the uncertainty about the price of fuel, many are considering and talking about the Hybrid Car. (more…)

If you’re a typical guy, when you purchased your first car, you were likely thinking “sporty and fast” with thoughts of utility value being the furthest from your mind. Unless you were really lucky and had rich parents, you weren’t thinking about lots of space in the trunk and rear seats. And likely, you ended up with a car that you could afford - and wasn’t all that close to your dream machine.

But now if you have a family, your needs for transportation are likely quite a bit different than when you chose your first car, if you’re thinking of a “family car.” So how do you go about choosing the best car for your family? In the end, you’ll want the best car you can get that suits your budget. (more…)

Are you thinking of purchasing a classic truck or car? If you’ve never purchased a classic vehicle before, you should know that there are a few things that you need to ask yourself before starting your search:

Are you thinking of an investment and fixing up something you can sell for a profit after some work is done to it? If so, will you have the time to do that work or will you need the help of a professional?

How regularly do you plan on driving the vehicle? Weekends or everyday?

Are you going to show the car? If you’re planning on showing the car, there might be additional expenses such as trailer fees to transport it. (more…)