Mustang Blog Category: 2009

Hallett CarFX Project Mustang featured on Dec. '09 cover of 5.0 Mustang Wrecks

Hallett CarFX Project Mustang featured on Dec. '09 cover of 5.0 Mustang Wrecks November 7th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, November 7th, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

For all you die-hard Ford Mustang enthusiasts who still subscribe to the plethera of Mustang magazines including 5.0 Mustang might want to keep reading as you will probably recognize the wrecked Mustang in the photo. The Mustang is one of three Hallett CarFX project Mustangs on the cover of the December issue of 5.0 Mustang magazine. The Hallett CarFX Mustang wrecked while putting in some track time in Jennings, Oklahoma. The entire wreck was captured by a photographer in a sequence of photos. The driver of the Mustang lost control and smashed through a tire wall. The horrible part comes next as the Mustang does a front flip landing on...
For all you die-hard Ford Mustang enthusiasts who still subscribe to the plethera of Mustang magazines including 5.0 Mustang might want to keep reading as you will probably recognize the wrecked Mustang in the photo. The Mustang is one of three Hallett CarFX project Mustangs on the cover of the December issue of 5.0 Mustang magazine. The Hallett CarFX Mustang wrecked while putting in some track time in Jennings, Oklahoma. The entire wreck was captured by a photographer in a sequence of photos. The driver of the Mustang lost control and smashed through a tire wall. The horrible part comes next as the Mustang does a front flip landing on it's roof completely collapsing to the body of the car. The amazing part about the whole ordeal is the driver and passenger were not injured in the wreck. The Mustang did have a bolt-in roll-cage but it was driven through the floor board when it landed upside down. Let this be a lesson to all who have a bolt-in roll cage, go get it welded in properly. Source: MustangHeaven.com Read More

Iacocca Mustang #005 Sells for $352K at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas

Iacocca Mustang #005 Sells for $352K at Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas October 12th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, October 12th, 2009 Matt Rigney 1 Comment

The kind of money brought by the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversary Mustang #005 is usually reserved for the first production unit in a limited run but this time someone thought highly enough of Iacocca's creation to pony up $352,000 ($320K + fees). The price paid for the fifth Mustang out of a forty-five production run was the highest price paid for a Mustang at this auction and the second overall for the entire auction at this years Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas collector car event. There was no denying the overall auction winner as the vehicle was an original 1965 Shelby Cobra roadster which went for $440K.

The #005 Iacocca 45th Anniversary...
The kind of money brought by the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversary Mustang #005 is usually reserved for the first production unit in a limited run but this time someone thought highly enough of Iacocca's creation to pony up $352,000 ($320K + fees). The price paid for the fifth Mustang out of a forty-five production run was the highest price paid for a Mustang at this auction and the second overall for the entire auction at this years Barrett-Jackson Las Vegas collector car event. There was no denying the overall auction winner as the vehicle was an original 1965 Shelby Cobra roadster which went for $440K. The #005 Iacocca 45th Anniversary edition Ford Mustang comes with a 550 horsepower engine using a Ford Racing polished supercharger and a five-speed manual transmission. The Iacocca Mustangs are sold exclusively through Galpin Motors in California. The MSRP on the other 44 models is $89,950, well below the auction price, so waiting may be the best thing to do if you can afford this type of vehicle. Photo Source: Erik Kabik Read More

I Legacy Announces Pricing For Iacocca 45th Anniversary Mustang

I Legacy Announces Pricing For Iacocca 45th Anniversary Mustang September 21st, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, September 21st, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

Back in June we brought you news Lee Iacocca built his very own 45th Anniversary edition Ford Mustang. Iacocca, former head of the Ford Division and most notably known as the father of the Ford Mustang built his own limited edition pony car known as the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversay edition Ford Mustang. The Iacocca Silver edition Mustang is custom coach-built car in cooperation with Michael Leaone and the legendary Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters.

It has now been confirmed pricing for the 45th Anniversary edition Mustang will start at $89,950. The first one has already been auctioned off for $125K and many others have sold for over...
Back in June we brought you news Lee Iacocca built his very own 45th Anniversary edition Ford Mustang. Iacocca, former head of the Ford Division and most notably known as the father of the Ford Mustang built his own limited edition pony car known as the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversay edition Ford Mustang. The Iacocca Silver edition Mustang is custom coach-built car in cooperation with Michael Leaone and the legendary Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters. It has now been confirmed pricing for the 45th Anniversary edition Mustang will start at $89,950. The first one has already been auctioned off for $125K and many others have sold for over $100K. The vehicle starts life as a 2009 Mustang GT and features custom reworked body panels including a rear fastback look, front fascia with sunken headlights, slanted grille and low stance. Iacocca hood emblem, trunk letters, Trunk Cap "I" emblem and Iacocca Design 20-inch wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle rubber round out the exterior. Under the hood the Iacocca Silver edition Mustang will feature two engine choices including a natural aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 with 320 horsepower or a supercharged 4.6-liter V-8 with 400 horsepower. The transmission is slated to be manual only but automatics are being considered. The interior features unique enhancements like Diamond Design leather seats with embroidery stitching, dash plaque with serial number, aluminum door sill plates and leather wrapped steering wheel with "I" badge. Production will be limited to 45 units with each Iacocca Silver edition Mustang exclusively available for sale at Galpin Ford in Southern California. Check out a video of the Mustang galloping to Sinatra's "Fly Me To The Moon" below along with several photos. Read More

Video: Iacocca Mustang Commercial featuring Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon'

Video: Iacocca Mustang Commercial featuring Sinatra's 'Fly Me To The Moon' August 13th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, August 13th, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

The 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th anniversary Mustang debuted last week during a live reveal and now a commerical has been released with Frank Sinatra's famous song 'Fly Me To The Moon' as the soundtrack. The video commercial seems to be a promotional tool to help sell the 45 units they are building, if people see the car they won't need the video as it looks that good. The video was shot in Southern California with some scenes filmed on the streets of Los Angeles. The video features the Iacocca Mustang tearing up the streets of LA with Sam Hubinette behind the wheel although you don't know it. In the end Mr. Iacocca appears and you can...
The 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th anniversary Mustang debuted last week during a live reveal and now a commerical has been released with Frank Sinatra's famous song 'Fly Me To The Moon' as the soundtrack. The video commercial seems to be a promotional tool to help sell the 45 units they are building, if people see the car they won't need the video as it looks that good. The video was shot in Southern California with some scenes filmed on the streets of Los Angeles. The video features the Iacocca Mustang tearing up the streets of LA with Sam Hubinette behind the wheel although you don't know it. In the end Mr. Iacocca appears and you can probably figure out what he says. Check out the video above. Read More

Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang Unveiled

Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang Unveiled August 8th, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, August 8th, 2009 Matt Rigney 0 Comments

During a live reveal the other night Lee Iacocca threw the curtain back to unveil what most are calling his legacy car, the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang. The Iacocca edition Mustang is a coach-built car with body design by Michael Leaone and metal work by legendary Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters. The car features custom reworked body panels including a rear fastback look unlike anything ever seen before. Production of the Iacocca Mustang will be limited to just 45 units and one of those has already been sold. After the live reveal the first Iacocca 45th Anniversary edition Mustang was auctioned off for $125,000.
... During a live reveal the other night Lee Iacocca threw the curtain back to unveil what most are calling his legacy car, the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang. The Iacocca edition Mustang is a coach-built car with body design by Michael Leaone and metal work by legendary Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters. The car features custom reworked body panels including a rear fastback look unlike anything ever seen before. Production of the Iacocca Mustang will be limited to just 45 units and one of those has already been sold. After the live reveal the first Iacocca 45th Anniversary edition Mustang was auctioned off for $125,000. For all the details on the Iacocca 45th Anniversary edition Mustang check out our previous post. More photos of the live reveal can be found over on AutoBlog.com. Read More

Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang

Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang June 22nd, 2009 By Matt Rigney, Author, June 22nd, 2009 Matt Rigney 1 Comment

Waiting 45 years for Ford Motor Company to build you a limited edition Mustang was to long so Lee Iacocca took it upon himself to build his very own. Iacocca, former head of the Ford Division and most notably known as the father of the Ford Mustang built his own limited edition pony car known as the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversay edition Ford Mustang. The Iacocca Silver edition Mustang will be a coach-built car with body design by Michael Leaone and work done by legendary Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters.

The car will start life as a 2009 Mustang model and feature custom reworked body panels including a rear fastback look unlike anything...
Waiting 45 years for Ford Motor Company to build you a limited edition Mustang was to long so Lee Iacocca took it upon himself to build his very own. Iacocca, former head of the Ford Division and most notably known as the father of the Ford Mustang built his own limited edition pony car known as the 2009 1/2 Iacocca 45th Anniversay edition Ford Mustang. The Iacocca Silver edition Mustang will be a coach-built car with body design by Michael Leaone and work done by legendary Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters. The car will start life as a 2009 Mustang model and feature custom reworked body panels including a rear fastback look unlike anything done before. The Mustang will also feature a front fascia with sunken headlights, slanted grille and low stance. Iacocca hood emblem, trunk letters, Trunk Cap "I" emblem and Iacocca Design 20-inch wheels wrapped in Goodyear Eagle rubber round out the exterior. Under the hood the Iacocca Silver edition Mustang will feature two engine choices including a natural aspirated 4.6-liter V-8 with 320 horsepower or a supercharged 4.6-liter V-8 with 400 horsepower. The transmission is slated to be manual only but automatics are being considered. The interior features unique enhancements like Diamond Design leather seats with embroidery stitching, dash plaque with serial number, aluminum door sill plates and leather wrapped steering wheel with "I" badge. Production will be limited to just 45 units with each Iacocca Silver edition Mustang exclusively available at Galpin Ford in Southern California. No word on price but expect this Mustang to be quite expensive. Below I have included several photos and the press release. Source: AutoBlog via iLegacy Press Release: Forty-five years after he introduced the original Ford Mustang, launched at a dramatic press conference at the 1964 New York World's Fair, auto industry visionary Lee Iacocca today announced a new version of the famous muscle car – the Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustang – a breathtaking vehicle that utilizes the latest in Ford performance technology with a style and panache that screams, Mustang fastback. Only 45 "2009½" Iacocca Silver Edition Mustangs – all painted a special "Iacocca" chosen silver hue – will be built. Nearly two years in the making, the Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang is a collaborative effort by Iacocca, designer Michael Leone, and Gaffoglio Family Metalcrafters, the world-class coachbuilding and Design Company in Fountain Valley, Calif. The new business venture is called I Legacy, and it will be in concert with Galpin Ford, the exclusive Ford dealership to offer these Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Ford Mustangs to the public. In a word, the new Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang is stunning. The lines flow organically from front to rear. The hand-crafted piece of rolling art, with its innovations and impact of the fastback design is truly exceptional in every way. With its sunken headlights, slanted grill and low stance, the car gives you "street attitude." "Once in a while a car comes along that changes everything, and that was the original Mustang," said Iacocca. The Silver Edition Mustang perpetuates the Iacocca mystique. The car begins life on a 2009 Mustang platform, which is then uniquely modified and coachbuilt. While the exterior fastback design of the Iacocca Silver Mustang is compelling, the mechanical underpinnings are true American muscle. Two power plant options will be offered, a normally-aspirated 4.6-liter Ford V8 rated at 320 horsepower and an optional supercharged version that delivers a head-snapping 400 horsepower. Both engines are covered by a factory Ford warranty. Drivers will harness the power through a quick-shifting 5-speed manual transmission. The car's suspension has been upgraded to keep pace with the power delivery. A Ford Racing Handling Package adds firmer springs and re-valved shock absorbers. A 14-inch Ford Racing Braking Package is optional. All suspension components will be covered under a factory Ford warranty, as well. Inside the Iacocca Silver Mustang, the interior is resplendent with luxurious touches that highlight the car's special heritage, including Iacocca Diamond Design leather seats with embroidery stitching, an Iacocca signature dash plaque with serial number, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with "I" badge, and Iacocca-badged aluminum door sill plates. The cars will initially be revealed and then available at a reception in late July, at Southern California's Galpin Ford dealership, the world's largest volume Ford dealer for 19 years, as well as an innovator in the promotion and retail of specialty automobiles. The price is yet to be announced. The "Father of the Mustang" returns to the legend that started it all. For more photos, videos and/or information about the Iacocca Silver 45th Anniversary Edition Mustang and I Legacy, please log onto www.ilegacy.com. For sales inquiries please call Galpin Ford's Iacocca Mustang specialist, Brandon Boeckmann at 1-800-829-0744. Iacocca Silver Edition Mustang – Specifications Engines - 4.6-liter V8 with 320 HP (Ford Racing Cold Air - under WARRANTY) - 4.6-liter V8 with 400HP Supercharger Optional (Ford Racing Supercharger - under WARRANTY) Drivetrain - 5-speed stick shift transmission (there might be automatics) Suspension - Ford Racing Handling Package (Ford Racing Package - under WARRANTY) - 14-inch' Brakes Optional (Ford Racing Package - under WARRANTY) Wheels & Tires - Iacocca Design 20" Chrome wheels with "I" Design center cap - 20''x 9 ½ " (F), 20"x 9 ½ " (R) - Goodyear Eagle RSA 245 X 45 X R20 Interior - Iacocca Diamond Design Leather Seats with Embroidery Stitching - Iacocca Signature Dash Plaque with Serial Number - Iacocca Leather-Wrapped Steering Wheel with "I" badge - Iacocca Aluminum Door Still Plates - One-Touch Up/Down power Windows - Two Power Outlets - Variable-Speed Windshield Wipers - Rear Window Defroster - Air-Conditioning Exterior - Iacocca DESIGN FASTBACK - Iacocca Design Hood Emblem - Iacocca Design Trunk Cap "I" Emblem - Iacocca Design Trunk Lettering Read More