Is Ford Building A S197 Boss Mustang?

December 31st, 2005 by CobraMatt

The answer to that question seems to be yes they are. With the much anticipated release of the Dodge Challenger concept and the Camaro conept Ford is stepping up efforts to combat those two models with the return of the Boss Mustang.

According to StangsUnleashed.com a Boss S197 Mustang program exists and a Boss Mustang is coming our way within the next few years.

As for the engine choice Ford would use, rumor has it they will be using a naturally-aspirated 5.4L version of the mod motor. The FPV version of this engine is used in Austrailia and it produces around 390 HP similiar to that of the 2003-04 supercharged cobra according to Eric Bryant on Autoblog.com.

The Boss Mustang was manufactured for three years starting in 1969 available with a with a 302 and a 429 and ending in 1971 with a 351.

As for the Boss Mustang nameplate, it is still the property of the Ford Motor Company.

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Most Impressive Group of Shelby’s Ever!

December 30th, 2005 by CobraMatt

The Barrett-Jackson Auction Company will host Mr. Carroll Shelby and sell the most impressive group of authenticated Shelby vehicles during the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Event in Scottsdale, Ariz., on January 14-22, 2006. A total of 22 Shelbys, ranging from Cobras to the rights to the first 2007 Shelby G.T.500 coupe offered for sale to the public will be sold at no reserve during the 35th anniversary event.

“Carroll Shelby and his companies have built some of the most spectacular and collectible cars in the world,” said Craig Jackson, President and CEO of the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company. “We’re pleased that Carroll will attend and help us offer so many Shelby cars this year. We believe this will be the largest collection of high caliber, authenticated Shelbys offered for sale at no reserve in history.”

The collection of Shelbys includes a Cobra, G.T.500’s and G.T.350’s from virtually every era. Coupes, convertibles and two seat roadsters in both small and big block configurations will be available at no reserve. Each car was decoded, verified and authenticated by the Barrett-Jackson team.

Carroll Shelby, who celebrated his 80th birthday at a gala conducted in his honor at Barrett-Jackson in 2003, enjoyed success in sports car and formula series around the world. He won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1959 and was named Sports Car Illustrated’s “Driver of the Year.” After retiring from racing due to a heart ailment, he founded Shelby American and reinvented the performance world with his Cobras and Mustangs in the 1960s. The automotive icon reunited with Ford later that year to develop enhanced editions of the company’s vehicles.

“We assembled some of the most significant Ford powered Shelbys ever built,” added Shelby expert and Barrett-Jackson Executive Vice President Steve Davis. “With the skyrocketing interest in Shelbys and attendance by the legend himself, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to own a priceless piece of automotive history.”

Bidders will be able to choose from a 427 big block Cobra and Shelbys based on the Ford Mustang from every year. Special cars will include a striking, second owner 1968 G.T.500 “KR” convertible, the first 1965 Shelby G.T.350SR 40th anniversary model, one of only 1,000 built “Hertz” G.T.350’s, a rare triple white 1970 G.T.500 convertible and a stunning, award-winning restored 1965 G.T.350. Mr. Shelby is scheduled to greet the winning bidder of the rights to the first 2007 GT500 coupe, with proceeds from the no-reserve sale benefiting the Carroll Shelby Children’s Foundation.

“Barrett-Jackson is the only auction company that goes to such extraordinary lengths to ensure that every Shelby is genuine and has a documented history,” noted Mr. Jackson. “That’s why so many people have trusted Barrett-Jackson to purchase their collectible Shelby over the past 35 years.”

Barrett-Jackson continues to set the standard for the collector car market by elevating consignment standards, breaking records and serving as the barometer for market trends. Last year, the company conducted its most successful car auction to date, breaking records in numerous categories, including overall attendance and sales in world-class street rods, muscle, sports and classic cars during the 34th annual Barrett-Jackson “World’s Greatest Collector Car Event.” SPEED Channel will provide 32 hours of live coverage inside the largest tent structure in North America.

Source: Barrett-Jackson.com

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Texas Hot Rods are First To Offer Saleen Parts

December 30th, 2005 by CobraMatt

Texas Hot Rods, the first authorized Private Dealer of the complete Saleen line of Mustang parts and accessories, has announced special discounts on Saleen Mustang Superchargers during this last week of introductory pricing.

As a complete Saleen dealer, THR offers price match guarantees and customer assistance. “We always focus on making the customer happy. We install what we sell, so we have the expertise to guide our customers through the whole process from purchasing the right parts to installation assistance,” says THR President Brian Metzger.

Saleen Mustang, one of the top names in Custom Performance Modifications for Mustangs, has announced that it’s introductory pricing for the 2005 Series IV Supercharger will be over on January 1st, 2006. Saleen created a Supercharger system that produces over 400 hp and 420 lb torque. This system is custom made as a direct bolt on for the new 2005 Mustangs, one of the most popular releases in Ford Mustang history.

Current retail pricing is $4999, and will go up to $5999 on January 1st. THR is offering additional incentives for customers who purchase these Saleen Superchargers during the last week of December. For more details, contact THR direct at 877-50-STANG or visit www.texashotrods.com.

Saleen Enthusiasts and Mustang Enthusiasts alike will appreciate the easy bolt in installation, quality, and power that the new Saleen Series IV Mustang Supercharger provides.

Whether it’s for performance, looks, or speed, THR is a one stop shop for Mustangs.

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2005-06 Mustang Dual Exhaust System From SLP

December 28th, 2005 by CobraMatt

SLP Performance Parts has made available its all new stainless steel axle-back dual exhaust system for the 2005-06 Mustang GT. SLP Performance exhaust systems are developed and dyno-tested by the engineers at SLP Performance to create the most horsepower possible.

This system has race-proven performance and is good for up to 10 additional horsepower along with a powerful sound. They’re available in two versions; Loud Mouth for a race-ready sound or PowerFlo for that musclecar rumble louder than stock.

Features include:

• All 304 stainless steel construction
• Hand polished straight-through PowerFlo mufflers or Loud Mouth resonators
• Two 3.5² double-wall hand polished stainless steel tips
• 50 state emission legal
• Lightweight design for maximum performance
• Easy bolt-on installation utilizing factory hangers
• Limited lifetime warranty

All necessary hardware and installation instructions are included with this kit.

For more information please visit SLPonline.com

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SLP PerformancePac for 2003-04 Mustang Cobra

December 27th, 2005 by CobraMatt

If 390 horsepower was not enough, SLP Performance has put together two different performance bolt-on packages for you horsepower hungry 2003-04 Cobra owners. SLP claims you can get 575 horsepower out of your supercharged 2003-04 SVT Cobra’s by adding one of it’s Performance Pacs as they like to call them and they have proof via a Dynosheet at the bottom of this article.

In the picture above we have featured part #M31050 which includes the High-Flow cats at a price of $2,694. For $60 cheaper you get the same pac with straight pipes instead of cats. What is included in each pac is below.

Included in the M31050 pac:

• 2.80″ Supercharger Pulley (M10002)
• Supercharger-Pulley Tool (M10003)
• Supercharger Belt (M10005)
• 95mm Mass-Air Meter with High-Flow Air Filter (M23000)
• 1 3/4″ Coated Long-Tube Headers (M30002)
• X-Pipe Short Assembly with High-Flow Catalytic Converters (M31034)
• Loud Mouth™ Modular Cat-Back Exhaust System (M31006)
• DiabloSport II Programmer with Multi-Stage SLP Custom Tuning (M27000T)
• OEM-quality fender badges

Included in the M31051 pac:

• 2.80″ Supercharger Pulley (M10002)
• Supercharger-Pulley Tool (M10003)
• Supercharger Belt (M10005)
• 95mm Mass-Air Meter with High-Flow Air Filter (M23000)
• 1 3/4″ Coated Long-Tube Headers (M30002)
• X-Pipe Short Assembly with Race Pipes (M31035)
• Loud Mouth™ Modular Cat-Back Exhaust System (M31006)
• DiabloSport II Programmer with Multi-Stage SLP Custom Tuning (M27000T)

All included parts are designed for an easy, bolt-on installation. Unlike a centrifugal-blower conversion, the SLP PerformancePac causes no loss of low-end torque. In fact, torque output is dramatically enhanced throughout the rev range (400 lb.-ft. available at 2400 rpm, 500+ lb.-ft. available at 3200 rpm).

All SLP exhaust parts are hand-built from 100 percent stainless steel and covered by a limited lifetime warranty. The Headers feature a standard aluminum-ceramic performance coating to keep heat in, exhaust velocity up, and under-hood temperatures down. The X-pipes employ SLP’s exclusive five-piece modular design, making it possible to switch between cats and race pipes in a matter of minutes.

SLP’s custom PCM programs were developed over hundreds of hours of grueling in-house dyno testing. Our engineers sweated the details so you don’t have to. Jointly developed components yield optimum performance and reliability. Why experiment with parts combinations? The SLP PerformancePac takes the guesswork out of building safe, consistent power.

For more information check out SLPonline.com

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D1 Grand Prix USA vs. Japan All Star Exhibition

December 27th, 2005 by CobraMatt

I have been scowering the news wires for some Mustang Racing news and all I could find is some drifting news. I found this article about the D1 Grand Prix USA vs. Japan All Star Exhibition by Gene Tijn of OverBoost.com. The article highlights the 2005 drifting season coming to a close. Check out the article and pics below.

Article: As the 2005 season comes to a close, the D1GP USA versus Japan All Star Exhibition proved to be one for the books. With some of the best American and Japanese drivers hitting the track at Irwindale, anyone and everyone in attendance was treated with performances they’d be sure to remember.

With top seeded drivers from both countries on hand, the competition was tougher then ever. The slightest mistake meant losing your chance to advance to the next round and ultimately your chance at becoming the top dog and the end of the night. The set up for this years event put the top 16 drivers from each country head to head in two bracket battle which proved to be exactly what the crowd wanted.

Aside from the on-track festivities, the D1GP crew also brought out a little tease of what’s in store for the 2006 Tokyo Auto Salon. On display were cars from some of Japans top tuners such as Top Secret and Cusco, the Options2 Nissan 350Z, and many more. Alongside of Japan’s finest were some of America’s finest show and track cars covering all sorts of makes and models. Giving the spectators a little taste of what’s to come at next months Auto Salon only makes us wish time would go by a little quicker so we could see what else is in store.

In between the rounds of action we were able to take a walk around the pits and see what other sights there were. From cars that didn’t get a chance to make the cut of the top 32 drivers to vendor booths and other cars on display there was something for everyone to enjoy. Even though most fans came to see the action taking place on the track, getting the chance to see some of the Japan-only cars up close and personal was a once in a lifetime opportunity for many.

Besides the cars on display in the pits, the infield also had it’s fair share of eye candy to look at. Between passes crews would take advantage of down time to work on cars and get them ready for the next round and would also give those lucky enough to get down there the chance to get up close with the drivers and their cars.

As expected, the infield was filled with the world’s best drivers and also a handful of race queens. With the likes of father and son drivers Rod and Rhys Millen (who didn’t make the field due to an accident on Thursday) to Yasuyuki Kazama (the 2005 D1GP Champion) those on the infield had the opportunity to interact with drivers and get an inside look at what the drivers and teams were preparing for the following rounds.

At the end of the night, Falken Tire’s own Vaughn Gittin Jr. behind the wheel of a new model Ford Mustang took home not only top honors but bragging rights being the first American driver to not only see the podium at a D1GP event but be the man at the top. With stellar driving throughout the day, Jr. was able to out maneuver the Japanese competition and make his way in to the books. Congratulations to both Vaughn and Team Falken for putting on one of the best performances we’ve ever seen.

Article and Photos Source: OverBoost.com

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2006 Barrett-Jackson Mustang Auction Preview

December 23rd, 2005 by CobraMatt

The 2006 Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction is fast approaching and with 33 hours of live Speed Channel coverage it is sure to be a hit. I know most of you will plop down in front of the TV for all 33 hours, yeah right. As for you Mustang fans who don’t have the time to site through the whole auction I have broken down the auction list to show each indvidual Mustang in the order it will be auctioned.

The auction listings are broken down starting with the first Mustang being auctioned on January 17th all the way through the last on January 22nd. The list is in order by Lot Number and includes model information and the day the car will be auctioned along with a link to preview photos and details of the car.

Among the cars in this year’s auction include former Van Halen band member Sammy Hagar’s 1967 Shelby GT500, Monster.com founder Jeff Taylor’s 1972 Boss 302 Fastback, 2006 Foose Stallion, 2005 Bonspeed ‘Black Rose’ Concept car, rights to own first 2007 Shelby GT500 along with a handfull of 1967 Shelby GT500’s.

Below is a schedule of the Speed Channel Coverage along with the Mustang auction list.

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1996 Mustang Hits Dead End at Cemetery

December 22nd, 2005 by CobraMatt

A little cemetary humor never hurt anybody. You know how everytime you go by a cemetery somebody in the car has to pull out the lame joke of “You Know, People Are Dying To Get In There”, well it seems a driver of a red 1996 Mustang tried to get in the hard way. As the Mustang went off the road it took out the sign near the cemetery entrance and went nose first into the brick and steel fence that surrounded the Alva Municipal Cemetery.

Erin Leigh Bolin, 22, of Enid, OK, the driver of the Mustang was wearing her seatbelt and called for help to inform the Assistant Cheif that she has suffered from seizures in the past and this may be a result of one.

The accident caused approximately $3,500 damage to the Mustang and roughly $500 damage to the brick fence post owned by the City of Alva. No citations were issued and the driver was not hurt.

News Source: news.mywebpal.com, Photo by Helen Barrett

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2006 Mustang GT Raffle for Charity

December 22nd, 2005 by CobraMatt

I know there are probably hundreds of these type of raffles for cars on the internet ,but here is one for a 2006 Ford Mustang GT. For just $50, you will get one chance to win a 2006 Mustang GT Deluxe Coupe, or $20,000 cash! A maximum of 999 tickets will be sold for the raffle and all proceeds will benefit the Dobbs Ferry Schools Foundation of New York. As of right now the site shows just over 200 tickets sold and the raffle will happen when 550 tickets are sold. So I guess we are all rooting for just over 550 tickets to be sold so there is a better chance of winning. The drawing will be held at there 2006 annual gala at about midnight February 3, 2006 at Rudy’s Beau Rivage, 19 Livingston Ave., Dobbs Ferry, NY. The winner does not have to be present to win. You can pay using PayPal, the best invention ever or send in a printed form via snail mail. To check out the site for more information and to buy a ticket click here.

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2005 Mustang GT “Black Rose” Concept Car

December 21st, 2005 by CobraMatt

Bonspeed partner and former Van Halen member Michael Anthonywill be auctioning this 2005 Mustang GT concept car dubbed the “Black Rose” at the 2006 Barrett-Jackson auto auction this January. The car was designed and constructed for the Ford Motor Company by bonspeed.

This Mustang GT features an original and unique front, back, side skirts and rear wing styled by bonspeed. Painted a custom Black with Black Pearl hood graphics, it also has a hand-stitched Red Buffalo leather interior, Recaro seats and a $25,000 audio/visual system.

If that was not enough bonspeed added a Vortech Supercharger to get 500+ horsepower out of this beast, also added was an adjustable racing suspension that was developed exclusively for this car by Koni and Ground force, Baer brakes and massive one-off 20″ bonspeed wheels complete this no expense spared prototype.

Van Halen member and bonspeed partner Michael Anthony will award an autographed custom bass guitar to the winning bidder. The bass was designed by bonspeed to match the “Black Rose” Mustang and will be autographed on-stage to the winning bidder.

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