Ford Brings Back the '65 Mustang Convertible
In one of the best examples I can think of of a company giving the people what they want, Ford is cranking out brand new '65 Mustangs. Well, not the whole thing, but the body — made with modern steel and welding techniques, no less — so that restorers, hobbyists and 'Stang worshipers can put their old drivetrains in them. I don't know why they don't just go whole hog and given them modern, efficient engines, as well…but I'm wacky like that.
Maybe, if we're lucky, GM will follow suit with new '57 Bel Air convertibles and '65 GTOs. I'd also love to see new '69 Dodge Coronet Hemis, but there's a certain hugeness threshhold you just can't cross in these resource-sensitive times.
Anyway, yay Ford. Hope we see more old-new stock like this coming down the pike.
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“The 1964-66 Mustang is the most restored vintage vehicle. But the number of original 1964-66 vintage bodies is shrinking every year,” said Dennis Mondrach, Ford Restoration Parts licensing manager. “Most of the original Mustangs left in scrapyards are rusted or wrecked beyond repair.”
The new body shell is made of stronger steel and more modern welding techniques than the original. “Instead of spending money fixing rust and welding in new panels, restorers can now simply transfer their powertrain, interior and trim parts onto the new body shell,” said Mondrach.
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Why they did not offer updated drivetrains is a mystery...,maybe they are testing the waters. Vettes, camaros, Mopars could all be revived financially with this tactic.
|Thanks for bringing this up!