Looks like somebody’s parents wouldn’t buy him a Mustang for their first car so instead of working for the money like most normal teenagers, David Nelson of Bettendorf, Iowa has decided to take his campaign to the web. David has put up a site called MustangFund.com and his goal is to raise $17K to buy a used Convertible 2005-07 Mustang through donations via Paypal. As of writing this he has not received one donation toward his Mustang but it’s early so check back in a week to see what kind of progress this kid has made.
Stangnet’s Project Bullitt has been put up for sale after serving a six year stint in the project barn. The Bullitt Mustang is #0005 out of 5700 made with 25K miles on the clock and a load of modifications including a Vortech SQ polished supercharger and aftercooler. The Bullitt makes 411 horsepower and 398 ft. lbs. of torque on the dyno. Car has been featured on several print ad campaigns, Stangnet and in the November 2002 Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords magazine.
Car is being sold to make room for future projects, could we be seeing a GT500 project or even a 2008 Bullitt project, your guess is as good as mine. Asking price for this future collector car is $23K. For a full list of interior, exterior and engine modifications check out Stangnet.com.
Press Release by Sam Haymart: Starting in 2003 out of a humble garage, Mustang enthusiast Sam Haymart began collecting Mustang toy cars, accessories, and related collectibles to sell on his retail website, www.SteedShop.com. Back then, the store only had ten to fifteen products that ranged from die-cast Mustang models to enthusiast cult movies on DVD like Bullitt and Gone in Sixty Seconds. It was a hobby that supported itself.
The on-line store was born because Sam and his many Mustang pals found it nearly impossible to find a good selection of Mustang related products all in one place. “If I wanted Mustang or Ford logo t-shirts or Mustang toys for my kids I had to shop all over town or wait for a big car show,” says Haymart. “There was no single place that specialized in Mustang collectibles, gifts or clothing.”
Three years later, the venture has grown to become a full service on-line retail outlet. In August of this year the decision was made to take the store to a new level, becoming a full time business. The product line has been expanded - literally tripled in size. SteedShop.com now boasts one the largest selections of Mustang and Ford logo apparel, die-cast cars, garage décor, memorabilia, gifts and collectibles anywhere.
The store now features over 350 Mustang and Ford related products. There are over 100 different die-cast car models alone. Unlike many outlets, www.SteedShop.com features all vintages of Mustang models from 1964 ½ through 2007. There are even some rare antique Mustang replicas that are over 40 years old. The new Mustang models range from affordable toys like “Dub City Customs” that you can give the kids to high-end collectible models from Franklin Mint and AutoArt that are better displayed in a bookcase.
“Die-cast cars are something that everyone loves from young to old,” Haymart says. “Some aren’t for kids however, so we carry a line of less expensive toys just for them.” The toy section includes remote control Mustangs, motorized cars and model kits for the hobbyist as well.
The major component of the expansion is the apparel line. Ford Racing, Roush Racing, and Mustang logo casual and formal wear are center stage. “We really wanted to offer the best quality items we could find,” says Haymart. “People will really like the new Jackets, T-Shirts, and other gear we carry.” The selection of apparel ranges from inexpensive baseball caps and logo watches all the way to plush wool outerwear and jewelry.
Closer to Sam’s heart is the collection of rare Mustang memorabilia items for sale at www.SteedShop.com. An avid collector of Mustang memorabilia, brochures, and dealer literature he has amassed an eclectic mix of items that will surprise many enthusiasts. The items include vintage advertising, rare and unique brochures, posters, and even a few rare press kits. “One of the items we came across were some brochures for the 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra,” says Haymart. “What’s rare about them is that the car was never built.” Ford cancelled production of the 2000 model year Cobra before they began building them but the dealers already had sales material on the cars.
The expansion of www.SteedShop.com comes just in time for Christmas. The store is stocked up and ready to deliver for the holidays. “We stock most everything we sell”, Haymart says. “Many on-line and catalog stores order out and drop ship most of their items”. The store displays the shipping and stock status of all items so customers know when to expect their purchases. By keeping items in stock, they can take full advantage of fast USPS Priority shipping services that are standard fare.
The operation is a labor of love for Sam who has been a Mustang enthusiast for over 20 years. He began building his first Mustang at age 14. Later he began organizing cross country Mustang road trips called Mustangs Across America, which have gained international attention and a documentary on the Discovery Channel. His company Steed Publications also operates the Mustang enthusiast news site www.TheMustangNews.com , which is fast becoming one of the most respected and comprehensive Mustang and Ford news outlets on the net.
For more information visit: www.SteedShop.com
Blacks Automotive Group in Central Florida is not just another run-of-the-mill Mustang Dealer but instead a family run business with more than 20 years experience who puts the customer first. Blacks Automotive Group was started in 1998 to meet the growing demand for a Mustang delaership in central Florida. The dealership is located in Casselberry, FL about an hour or so South of Daytona Beach. The business is run by Frank, Brian and Rob Black who manage the day-to-day operations. To date they boast over 2200 Mustangs sold to customers all over the country.
On a recent visit to their site they had over 18 plus Mustangs for sale from model year 1990 to 2005. All vehicle listings provide price, mileage and descriptions along with several photos for each Mustang. Along with selling Mustangs they can also build to your specifications a monster street machine or quarter mile drag car to fit any budget or goals you may have in mind.
For more information on Blacks Automotive or to view thier inventory click here.
Owners of 2003-04 Cobra Terminators will get a kick out of these ID badges for their Cobra’s. I came across this site one day as one of my members over at FordPower.net showed off his unique Cobra ID tag. These ID tags are pure novelty items and are made of 25 gauge brushed aluminum with a bonded urethane coating to display your unique vehicle/owner information. The tags come with double-sided tape for easy removal. Each badge contains VIN, Build Date, Build # and the owners name.
The site sells three different badges for you Cobra. Two badges are made for the engine compartment (1 3/4″ x 4 1/2″, 2 1/2″ x 5 7/8″) and can be placed under the hood on the radiator shroud and lays right under your hood prop (pic below). The other badge can be placed inside the car to the left of the cigarette lighter.
Prices for ID Tags:
- $22.50 - (1 3/4″ x 4 1/2″) - Includes VIN, Build Date, SVT Build#, owner name
- $22.50 - (1 1/4″ x 3 1 1/2″) - Includes Build Date and SVT Build#
- $25.00 - (2 1/2″ x 5 7/8″) - Includes VIN, Build Date, SVT Build#, owner name
Payment is done through PayPal and delivery usually takes between 8-10 business days after your order is placed. I have added a few pics below so you can get an idea of what the badges look like. For more information click here.
What do you get when you mate a 2003 Cobra with 390 horsepower to a 65 Mustang Fastback? Well you get what Bob and Wayne Julian call the SN65. The SN65 Mustang project is the brainchild of Bob and Wayne over at SN65.com.
The project consisted of mating a 1965 Mustang Fastback body shell to that of a 2003 Cobra chassis/frame. Not only are they mating the chassis of the 2003 Cobra but also the engine, drivetrain, IRS and interior.
This one-of-a-kind build started back in May of 2004 with the deconstruction of both the 65 Fastback and the 2003 Cobra. Over the next 20 months through alot of sweat and tears along with several late nights they finally came through with a finished product that they took to the Detroit Autoramma in early March. At the show Bob and Wayne recieved the most prestigous award for “Outstanding Engineered” car. This award is surely one of many they will recieve as the car makes the car show rounds.
I followed this build off and on for several months and I can tell you this car is a work of art and there is nothing like this car on planet earth. If you have time to read through the whole journal please do, you will really understand what went into creating this one-of-a-kind car.
To find out more about the project and see the entire build process check out SN65.com.
The CS6 Mustang by Carroll Shelby is slated for production within a few months and for a limited time ShopShelby.com will be offering upgrade components to turn your 2005+ V6 Mustang into a GT-eating Shelby CS6. ShopShelby.com is now taking deposits on all the components that go into making the CS6. The parts will be available to ship within 8-12 weeks with the balance of your charges, shipping, and any applicable taxes becoming due once the parts are ready to ship.
I have listed all parts to upgrade your Mustang:
- Engine Cover - $178.50
- Strut Tower Bar - $313.95
- Side Scoops - $168.00
- 20×9 Wheels, Silver - $275.00/each
- Shelby Front Fascia - $441.00
- Shelby Upper Grille - $168.00
- Piaa Lights for Shelby Upper Grille - $183.75
- Hood Pins w/brackets, Pair - $68.25
- Shelby CS6 Hood - $628.95
- Shelby Hood Grille - $78.75
- Shelby Stripe and Graphics Set - $630.00
- Shelby Letter Kit - $58.80
- Rear Spoiler - 418.95
- Suspension Upgrade Kit - $1150.00
- Dual Exhaust - $899.00
- Rear Fascia - $367.50
- 8.8 Rear End - $1102.50
- Shelby/Paxton Supercharger w/Intercooler - $4495.00
- Baer/Shelby Brakes - $2100.00
- Brake Duct Set - $367.50
- Hurst Shifter - $185.00
- Complete CS6 Kit - 16586.85
To see photos and descriptions of all parts check out ShopShelby.com
When searching through the trenches of the Internet for Mustangs to buy you probably go to the normal spots like Autotrader, Ebay, Yahoo Autos, Newspaper Classifieds and so on ,but there is a place you probably have never even heard of and that is Performance Autosport.
At Performance Autosport you will find some of the rarest and nicest low mileage Mustangs around bar none. Performance Autosport is located in Richmond, Virginia and is owned and operated by Mark LaMaskin. Mark opened PA in 1998 and has sold close to 1000 cars of which 400 were Saleens. At PA you will only find the best, PA does not sell or advertise any Salvage or re-built cars. They also do not sell or advertise any Saleen Replicas and all of their Saleen car’s are genuine serialized Saleen’s.
PA also sells Mustang parts including hard to find late-model Saleen parts along with parts from the likes of Steeda, Maximum Motorsports and SCT. They have also recently just added a Dynojet.
For more information check out PerformanceAutosport.com
