Archive for June, 2006
Another Fun Ford Weekend is right around the corner on July 7, 8 and 9th for you Mustang and Ford fanatics at Norwalk Raceway Park located in, you guessed it Norwalk, Ohio. This event is the sixth of the season for Fun Ford Weekend and will mark the halfway point. Norwalk Raceway Park is said to be one of the best drag racing facility’s in the country with top notch amenities. For more information about track information, lodging, schedule of events check out FunFordEvents.com.
Ford Motor Company has waved the magic wand in the direction of interactive TV advertising company, Turner Media Group (TMG) to develop an interactive TV ad campaign for its 2007 Mustang model on EchoStar’s OpenTV- powered DISH Network satellite TV platform. TMG has done a similiar campaign for the Ford Explorer along with i-ads for Mercedes, Chrysler, Land Rover and the US Navy.
The campaign, which will run through mid-July, consists of 30-second spots that are airing on a number of cable networks and that link viewers to an i-ad, via an on-screen pop-up message. The i-ad–which TMG co-developed with EchoStar and which can also be accessed via banners on the DISH Network’s interactive TV portal, DishHOME, and through DISH Network shopping portals–offers over 15 different screens, which showcase styles (e.g. the coupe, the convertible and the ‘Pony Package’), colors and accessories for the 2007 Mustang.
Additionally the i-ad will allow viewers the choice to request a free Mustang exhaust ringtone, wallpaper, brochure for any Ford car and locate a Ford dealer by entering their zipcode.
The brass over at Unique Performance have announced the delivery of Foose Stallion Mustangs to select dealerships nationwide with the first ones arriving in Florida and the upper Midwest. The very first Foose Stallion Mustang was presented to Sam’s Club member Jay Benzingerat by Chip Foose in a celebration on June 20th. Jay was the high bidder in an online auction to own the first one off the line.
The first shipment of Foose Stallion Mustangs went to Sam Galloway Ford in Fort Meyers, FL last week as they have been in high demand. MSRP for the Foose Stallion starts at $40K with production limited to a few thousand per year. The Foose Stallion is available as a coupe or convertible with Unique Performance Concepts enhancing the handling, styling and capabilities of the Mustang.
To find out more information and a list of all dealerships selling Foose Stallions click here.
Foose Stallion Mustang Specs are below:
- Foose designed body with a modified hood, side molding, revised grille, fascias, custom side marker lights, side “C” pillar scoops, etc.
- Rear aerodynamic spoiler
- Optional custom graphics using DuPont’s Hot Hues finishes
- Foose designed 20” custom aluminum wheels
- 20″ ultra high performance Z-rated tires
- Racing inspired front and rear coil springs, shocks, dampers and rear sway bar
- Baer Brakes front calipers (optional); Eradispeed cross drilled rotors front and rear
- Ford Racing Performance Parts high flow Axleback exhaust with mufflers
- Custom embroidered seats with dash & trim enhancements
Available Options:
- Custom two tone scheme
- Custom racing stripes available in black or silver
- Convertible
Late 3Q Options:
- Ford Racing Supercharger system with custom hood scoop; Est. HP 425
- Ford Racing “Power Pack” which includes cold air induction and ECM recalibrated for premium fuel; Est. HP 345
- Baer Brakes Foose engraved front calipers with 14″ front rotor
- Sequential taillights
Exterior Colors:
- Performance White
- Satin Silver
- Torch Red
- Black
- Vista Blue
Interior Colors:
- Dark Charcoal
- Black/Dove
- Light Graphite
- Black/Red
The day many have waited for has finally come and the owner of the 1st 2007 Shelby GT500 was on hand to accept the keys from Carroll Shelby himself as the car rolled off the assembly line. Ron Pratte, who you might remember won the auction at Barrett-Jackson 2006 for the right to purchase the first GT500. Ron ended up paying $600K to purchase and have it delivered by Carroll Shelby at AutoAlliance. Ron chose to have his car made in Grabber Orange with Tungsten stripes. Mr. Shelby also signed the car on the passenger side glove box.
For more on this story check out StangsUnleased.com who was on hand.
The 2007 Ford Mustang GT and V6 Models including the California Special are starting to appear on dealer lots around the country this week. The 2007 Mustang is pretty much a carry over from 2006 model year with a few exceptions and a few new packages. New for 2007 are two new appearance packages for the GT and V6 models along wth two all-new colors. The Mustang will also feature an array of interior and equipment upgrades along with a Mustang first, a DVD-based navigation system available later in the model year. Of course we all know about the Shelby GT500 which should be hitting dealers very soon.
Below I have compiled a list of all the major changes and colors for the 2007 Mustang I could dig up. If I have missed anything please don’t hesitate to include them in your comments as I have been known to overlook details.
Major Changes for 2007 Include:
- GT California Special Package Added
- GT Appearance Package - Rolled Exhaust, Engine Cover and Hood Scoop
- Shelby GT500 Mustang Added with 500 horsepower engine
- New Grabber Orange Clearcoat Metallic & Alloy Clearcoat Added
- SIRIUS Satellite Radio available as option
- New Auxiliary Audio Input Jack
- Availalbe DVD-based navigation system (late model year availability)
- V6 now has 17″ Wheel Options
- V6 & GT Comfort Package - Electrochromic Mirror w/compass, Heated Seats and 6-way Power Passenger Seat
2007 Mustang Colors:
- Grabber Orange Clearcoat Metallic (New)
- Alloy Clearcoat Metallic (New)
- Torch Red Clearcoat
- Redfire Clearcoat Metallic
- Vista Blue Clearcoat Metallic
- Performance White Clearcoat
- Windveil Blue Clearcoat Metallic
- Tungsten Grey Clearcoat Metallic
- Satin Silver Clearcoat Metallic
- Black Clearcoat
To view a full press release on the 2007 Mustang check out MustangHeaven.com.
Another late night of Ebaying as I like to call it has produced some 2007 Mustang gold. This is probably not the first picture of the 2007 Grabber Orange Mustang but it’s a pretty good photo to get an idea of how this baby looks. I will have to admit it looks better then I thought it would.
While on Ebay I also came across a few 2007 GT/CS’s being auctioned. Below I will list all the auctions for 2007 Mustangs I came across. Enjoy…
Auctions:
2007 Grabber Orange Mustang GT
2007 Black Mustag GT/CS
2007 White Mustang GT/CS
No official press releases have landed on the 2007 Mustang yet but Ford has released a few PDF files for the Mustang Accessories and Custom Wheels they are offering for the 2007 Ford Mustang. To access the 2007 Mustang Accessories PDF click here. For the 2007 Custom Wheels PDF click here. I will have to say this entry may be the shortest I have ever written. I kinda like these short ones because I don’t have to think as much not that I do much thinking anyway. Enjoy…
Putting all that power to the pavement is going to be a task all it’s own and Goodyear has stepped up to the challenge by offering one of thier best performance tires. The specific tire selected for Shelby is the Goodyear Eagle F1 Supercar in size P255/45R18 for the front and P285/40R18 in the rear. From the picture above the tires don’t look that sexy but I am sure they will get the job done. These tires are also found on the Chevrolet Corvette C-5 Z06, Chrysler 300C SRT and Ford GT.
Here is a little info I gathered about the tires from Tirerack.com. The Eagle F1 Supercar tires are designed to emphasize dry road traction and handling. Since these tires are Summer tires they are not intended to be driven in near-freezing temperatures, through snow or on ice for fear of traction loss. The information contained in the next paragraph is enough to make your head spin but is comprehendable.
Eagle F1 Supercar tires feature a high grip Goodyear AAtrax tread compound (the AAtrax name emphasizing that the Eagle F1 Supercar earns the highest “AA” Uniform Tire Quality Grade wet traction rating) molded into a slightly reduced tread depth (just 6/32″ to 7/32″ of new tread depth on Ford GT tires and 8/32″ for Corvette tires) asymmetric tread design that combines large outer shoulder and intermediate tread blocks to increase initial steering response and cornering stability with a solid center rib to maintain constant road contact and enhance straight-line tracking. Wide circumferential grooves and smaller interior tread and shoulder blocks help water escape from between the tire and the road to maintain wet traction and hydroplaning resistance. The tire’s structure includes twin, high-tensile steel belts reinforced with spirally wound Aramid to distribute the vehicle’s load across the tire’s footprint providing high-speed durability and uniform ride qualities. Polyester body plies enhance high temperature and high-speed durability while exterior sidewall rim flange protectors help guard wheels against curb damage.
Source: TireRack.com.
If you have Spike TV and you are a fan of the Horsepower TV program hosted by Joe Elmore and Mike Galley you will be seeing alot more of Roush Performance products in the fall of 2006. Joe and Mike will soon be modding a stock Mustang GT with a bunch of Roush components. For the do-it yourselfer who is thinking about adding a few Roush products this will be a great way for you to see how the installations are done and carried out. The installs will feature a ROUSHcharger, suspension package and a body kit.
The first TV program will air on September 2 -3 and will feature the ROUSHcharger install complete with a “before” and “after” chassis dyno run to show what kind of power can be made from the charger. The second TV program will air the following week and will highlight the suspension along with appearance upgrades. These programs will last for 30 minutes each and should cover all aspects of installation.
Jack Roush Appearances Below:
Jack Roush will be doing a few meet and greets at Ford dealers across the nation on the dates below. Admission and autographs are free.
- June 22nd @ Frontier Ford in Santa Clara, CA
- June 23rd @ Future Ford in Roseville, CA
- June 29th @ Mullinax Ford in Apopka, FL
- July 20th @ Sayville Ford in Sayville, NY
Looking at the title of this entry I wonder how many of you did a double take and said what the @#$%. Well I did the same thing when I came across this Mustang on Ebay. According to the auction this is a very rare 1966 Ford Mustang convertible with a retractable hardtop built by designer Ben J. Smith.
To give you a little background on Ben J. Smith we need to go back to the 50’s when he got the idea for a retractable hardtop which he designed for the 57′-59′ Ford Skyliner. While at Ford in 1966 he was asked to build a prototype retractable hardtop Mustang convertible which end up costing Ford the sum of $250K which was alot of coin back in the day. The Mustang was to be a 1967 model but when Ben reported back to Ford that it was not feasible to motorize the top because of added weight like he did in the Skyliner the project was cancelled and the prototype was destroyed.
Ben never gave up on the idea of a Mustang retractable hardtop and after he retired he designed and built one for himself. He then formed the Retractables Unlimited company in 1994 to market the retractable hardtops for 1965 to 1968 Mustangs. From what I have read all over the net and in books only about 10-15 original Ben J Smith retractable hardtops exist today this possibly being one of them. After the originals were built the company soon went out of business.
Ok back to the auction, this pony only shows 30K on the odometer and contains a 2-barrell carb (which is not the original) with power front disc brakes and power steering. The car was originally built in San Jose, CA and ordered through a Los Angeles dealer. As of writing this the auction is at $20K with the reserve not met. To view the auction check it out here.
