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Kit Sullivan
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I'm not really asking for a free-for-all, no holds barred fantasy Mustang, but something more along the lines of a model or a package that Ford could have offered on the 71-73s without much trouble, using some juggling of existing parts...but for whatever reasonn decided not to.
Here's a couple I would have liked to see:
1) A full-performance version of the convertible. I know that all engine and suspension options were available on convertibles, and it was possible to "create" a almost Mach 1 convertible.
I just wish Ford would have made a factory Mach 1 convertible, or maybe an entirely new-named performance variant of the convertible. I have seen several convdrtibles over the years given a good "Mach 1" conversion, and the body-style really lends itself well to the hocky stick stripes, Magnums, tutone/ram air hood, and the mach 1 front end. I like the spoiler on the trunk also, but some modified pedastals for the convertible might it look a little more appropriate.
2) a stripped-down performance package on the coupe would have been nice, ala the Fox-bodied "LX coupes".
3) How about a "signature" model, re the Dan Gurney and Cale Yarborough-edition Cyclone twins?
4) I wish the Grande had gone further (farther?) with the "luxury" theme. Like maybe athickly-padded vinyl roof, unique grill/lamp treatment with some "jewel-like" light or trim ( like the 77-79 Tbirds), some unique aluminum wheels, upgraded, more "plush" interior with a leather seat package...all that kind of crap. I know that probably would have taken it out of its market/ price segment, but it may have been a nice car.
Here's a couple I would have liked to see:
1) A full-performance version of the convertible. I know that all engine and suspension options were available on convertibles, and it was possible to "create" a almost Mach 1 convertible.
I just wish Ford would have made a factory Mach 1 convertible, or maybe an entirely new-named performance variant of the convertible. I have seen several convdrtibles over the years given a good "Mach 1" conversion, and the body-style really lends itself well to the hocky stick stripes, Magnums, tutone/ram air hood, and the mach 1 front end. I like the spoiler on the trunk also, but some modified pedastals for the convertible might it look a little more appropriate.
2) a stripped-down performance package on the coupe would have been nice, ala the Fox-bodied "LX coupes".
3) How about a "signature" model, re the Dan Gurney and Cale Yarborough-edition Cyclone twins?
4) I wish the Grande had gone further (farther?) with the "luxury" theme. Like maybe athickly-padded vinyl roof, unique grill/lamp treatment with some "jewel-like" light or trim ( like the 77-79 Tbirds), some unique aluminum wheels, upgraded, more "plush" interior with a leather seat package...all that kind of crap. I know that probably would have taken it out of its market/ price segment, but it may have been a nice car.