Topic: The End Of The Ford Mustang

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Don't be too quick to find fault with Ford. I am sure that they did not want to do this but were forced to do so by regulation and math. It is pathetic, nonetheless.

The Ford Motor Company is giving its Mustang a unique 50th birthday present: death.

Detroit will still market an automobile called the Mustang. It just won't bear much of a resemblance to the iconic roadster driven by the likes of Lt. Frank Bullitt and James Bond.

Ford's new "Evos" concept features gull-wing doors, a rounded, aerodynamic body, and a smaller design clearly inspired by Europe. When Ford officially unveils its new Mustang in 2014, company insiders insist it will embrace this visual transformation.

More pertinent than its changing look will be its changing feel. Rumors abound, to the chagrin of drag racers, regarding the introduction of independent rear suspension. The five-liter engine supposedly morphs into a two-liter one. There is even talk of a hybrid Mustang.

The article is from the American Spectator.

[charlesoakwood]

Well, back in the.........70's they s'caned the Mustang for the Mustang II, this may be
same song second verse.  But this wouldn't be the first time they scwood and icon.
The early T-Bird's 1955 through 57 outsold the Corvette and marketing projections
were that it would continue; however, the number sold were not that many compared
to a "general distribution" vehicle.  They chose to turn the "hot rod" into a luxury
sport sedan and make big profits.

I don't think another 2 liter suppository is going to make big bucks.
To bad the Pubbies don't have the fortitude to fire the EPA.  And do
a number on any who spoke against it as anun-American, anti-capitalist
commie bastard.
 

[Predator Don]

"You can't just make money on SUVs and trucks. There is a place for SUVs and trucks! But as gas prices keep going up, You have got to understand the market"

So Obama raises cafe standards so high that iconic cars like the mustang have got to go. This arrogant prick. He cannot get out of office quick enough. Anybody but Obama.

[Alphabet Soup]

IDK.

I sorta do but not really. They're talking about active monitoring of automobiles and chip this and GPS that and they can KMA. I'm still looking for a rebuildable '67 fastback but I know now for certainty that I will never purchase a new car.

[Sectionhand]

Well, back in the.........70's they s'caned the Mustang for the Mustang II, this may be
same song second verse.  But this wouldn't be the first time they scwood and icon.
The early T-Bird's 1955 through 57 outsold the Corvette and marketing projections
were that it would continue; however, the number sold were not that many compared
to a "general distribution" vehicle.  They chose to turn the "hot rod" into a luxury
sport sedan and make big profits.

I don't think another 2 liter suppository is going to make big bucks.
To bad the Pubbies don't have the fortitude to fire the EPA.  And do
a number on any who spoke against it as anun-American, anti-capitalist
commie bastard.
 

That Mustang II was a real piece of sh*t !

[Libertas]

Well, back in the.........70's they s'caned the Mustang for the Mustang II, this may be
same song second verse.  But this wouldn't be the first time they scwood and icon.
The early T-Bird's 1955 through 57 outsold the Corvette and marketing projections
were that it would continue; however, the number sold were not that many compared
to a "general distribution" vehicle.  They chose to turn the "hot rod" into a luxury
sport sedan and make big profits.

I don't think another 2 liter suppository is going to make big bucks.
To bad the Pubbies don't have the fortitude to fire the EPA.  And do
a number on any who spoke against it as anun-American, anti-capitalist
commie bastard.
 

That Mustang II was a real piece of sh*t !

I bet a Mustang hybrid    will be an even bigger piece of sh*t!

Sh*t, SH!  Now you got me saying sh*t a lot!  

[Libertas]

IDK.

I sorta do but not really. They're talking about active monitoring of automobiles and chip this and GPS that and they can KMA. I'm still looking for a rebuildable '67 fastback but I know now for certainty that I will never purchase a new car.

Ditto and Amen!

[Sectionhand]

Well, back in the.........70's they s'caned the Mustang for the Mustang II, this may be
same song second verse.  But this wouldn't be the first time they scwood and icon.
The early T-Bird's 1955 through 57 outsold the Corvette and marketing projections
were that it would continue; however, the number sold were not that many compared
to a "general distribution" vehicle.  They chose to turn the "hot rod" into a luxury
sport sedan and make big profits.

I don't think another 2 liter suppository is going to make big bucks.
To bad the Pubbies don't have the fortitude to fire the EPA.  And do
a number on any who spoke against it as anun-American, anti-capitalist
commie bastard.
 

That Mustang II was a real piece of sh*t !

I bet a Mustang hybrid    will be an even bigger piece of sh*t!

Sh*t, SH!  Now you got me saying sh*t a lot!  

It's Monday ... and it's gonna be a long one ! 

[Libertas]

Well, back in the.........70's they s'caned the Mustang for the Mustang II, this may be
same song second verse.  But this wouldn't be the first time they scwood and icon.
The early T-Bird's 1955 through 57 outsold the Corvette and marketing projections
were that it would continue; however, the number sold were not that many compared
to a "general distribution" vehicle.  They chose to turn the "hot rod" into a luxury
sport sedan and make big profits.

I don't think another 2 liter suppository is going to make big bucks.
To bad the Pubbies don't have the fortitude to fire the EPA.  And do
a number on any who spoke against it as anun-American, anti-capitalist
commie bastard.
 

That Mustang II was a real piece of sh*t !

I bet a Mustang hybrid    will be an even bigger piece of sh*t!

Sh*t, SH!  Now you got me saying sh*t a lot!  

It's Monday ... and it's gonna be a long one ! 

I think so.  I've already had enough MicroSoft gliches for the week!   

[charlesoakwood]

I received a telephone call Saturday from a person saying he was from
Microsoft and that there was a big infection and that I should turn my
computer on so that they could clean it. He went on to probe for more
information about the computer.  He sounded exactly like the Credit Card
customer service rep (same bad connection, same mechanical English)
I spoke to the day before.   

1. My computer has been performing slower, and increasingly so for two weeks.
2. The USA today article about the FBI and it's protection.
3. The phony phone call.
4. You now having Microsoft glitches

Is anyone else experiencing unusual problems?
 

[Libertas]

Fortunately     my glitches are real, yours may be more nefarious.  Rule of thumb - I'll call them, I don't take calls!   

[fingerroll]

Musclecars in general were absolute works of art from a once great automobile industry.  No one will be pulling their 1999 Ford Taurus out of their garage some day in the future to drive it around town for people to gawk at like we do when someone brings out their vintage muscle from that era.  When you see, hear, feel the roar and power of one of those monsters it is awe-inspiring.  They thundered down the road, shaking windows on the streets, and screamed of power and testosterone.  They personified a nation that was the personification of ingenuity, beauty, and guts.  


Cars today are feminine, (not to disparage woman) but they are not machines, they are toasters on wheels.  When I used to roar down the highway in my old Olds 442 and punch the gas the front end would rise up and I would thunder down the highway.  When I press the gas in my wuss car I have now it whines like I'm going to blow the engine and I can barely make it up a hill.  

As usual for Ford they can't seem to innovate and make changes to keep an institution like the 'Stang, instead they choose to kill it.  Brilliant.  The Mustang II should have been a criminal act and those responsible should have been thrown in prison.  Same for this deal.  But it is par for the USA as we become more of a wuss nation our cars will clearly reflect that.  

[Pandora]

Musclecars in general were absolute works of art from a once great automobile industry.  No one will be pulling their 1999 Ford Taurus out of their garage some day in the future to drive it around town for people to gawk at like we do when someone brings out their vintage muscle from that era.  When you see, hear, feel the roar and power of one of those monsters it is awe-inspiring.  They thundered down the road, shaking windows on the streets, and screamed of power and testosterone.  They personified a nation that was the personification of ingenuity, beauty, and guts.  


Cars today are feminine, (not to disparage woman) but they are not machines, they are toasters on wheels.  When I used to roar down the highway in my old Olds 442 and punch the gas the front end would rise up and I would thunder down the highway.  When I press the gas in my wuss car I have now it whines like I'm going to blow the engine and I can barely make it up a hill.  

As usual for Ford they can't seem to innovate and make changes to keep an institution like the 'Stang, instead they choose to kill it.  Brilliant.  The Mustang II should have been a criminal act and those responsible should have been thrown in prison.  Same for this deal.  But it is par for the USA as we become more of a wuss nation our cars will clearly reflect that.  

Which is why I drive a big, honking Ford truck with a V8 and a dual-exhaust.  Most days I drive it like it's a "toaster on wheels", but when I need to punch it, I CAN and do, and that nice, low rumblerumble escalates into "ROAR".

I don't know why Ford chose to 'can the 'Stang; it was such a popular car.  And what did we get instead?  The Escort  and Mustang II.   

[Glock32]

Cars today are feminine, (not to disparage woman) but they are not machines, they are toasters on wheels.  When I used to roar down the highway in my old Olds 442 and punch the gas the front end would rise up and I would thunder down the highway.  When I press the gas in my wuss car I have now it whines like I'm going to blow the engine and I can barely make it up a hill.  

I think you're right on the money. American culture in general has been emasculated. Look at what TV and movies portray as the prototypical American man now. Generally he conforms to one of two archetypes: the clumsy, bumbling goon who tries to be self-sufficient but only makes a mess of things (fortunately his renaissance-woman wife is always there to figure it all out! Girl power!), or a metrosexual living the chic urban life. He may not know how to use a power saw but he damn well knows how to use a pastry bag!

Masculinity, when it is shown, is almost always portrayed as being inherently linked to belligerence, aggression, and bigotry.

[Sectionhand]

Musclecars in general were absolute works of art from a once great automobile industry.  No one will be pulling their 1999 Ford Taurus out of their garage some day in the future to drive it around town for people to gawk at like we do when someone brings out their vintage muscle from that era.  When you see, hear, feel the roar and power of one of those monsters it is awe-inspiring.  They thundered down the road, shaking windows on the streets, and screamed of power and testosterone.  They personified a nation that was the personification of ingenuity, beauty, and guts.  


Cars today are feminine, (not to disparage woman) but they are not machines, they are toasters on wheels.  When I used to roar down the highway in my old Olds 442 and punch the gas the front end would rise up and I would thunder down the highway.  When I press the gas in my wuss car I have now it whines like I'm going to blow the engine and I can barely make it up a hill.  

As usual for Ford they can't seem to innovate and make changes to keep an institution like the 'Stang, instead they choose to kill it.  Brilliant.  The Mustang II should have been a criminal act and those responsible should have been thrown in prison.  Same for this deal.  But it is par for the USA as we become more of a wuss nation our cars will clearly reflect that.  

You'll never catch me driving something called a "Silhouette" !

[Predator Don]

I drive big trucks. I burn lots of gas. I've been know to peer down at little cars in disgust, especially when they won't get out of the passing lane.

I really like passing all these enviro cars when I'm pulling my boat. There is nothing smart about a smart car.

[AlanS]

Which is why I drive a big, honking Ford truck with a V8 and a dual-exhaust.  Most days I drive it like it's a "toaster on wheels", but when I need to punch it, I CAN and do, and that nice, low rumblerumble escalates into "ROAR".

You must be related to my wife. No matter what she drives, it's got to have the biggest motor available. Of course, I'm the same way....

[Damn_Lucky]

It's the Mustang II and Pinto all over again.

[Glock32]

My sister's first car was a 1976 Mustang II. The interior was a lovely shade of, uh, turquoise.