Happy 37th Birthday, Mustang!! - 1982-1993 Mustang GT Registry Message Board

MustangGTorg · 04-17-2001, 10:50 AM

Today is the day our beloved Mustang was first introduced to the public back in 1964!!

So go wish your pony happy birthday... (and maybe even treat it to a wash and wax).

Anyone else here a fan of the early Mustangs?

We currently own a 1965 coupe, a 1985 GT and a 1991 GT. But we have previously owned a 1966 coupe, a 1968 High Country Special, a 1970 Boss 302, another 1985 GT and a 1989 LX 5.0L notchback. Here are some photos and info, if anyone is interested - current Mustangs - past Mustangs.

Kathy

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David & Kathy Bowers
1982-1993 Mustang GT Registry
www.mustanggt.org
1965 Mustang coupe (stock)
1985 Mustang GT hatchback (daily driver)
1991 Mustang GT hatchback (open track/autocross)
1998 Expedition (family hauler & tow vehicle)

[This message has been edited by MustangGTorg (edited 04-17-2001).]

89GT · 04-17-2001, 11:16 AM

Happy Birthday!

I am also a fan of the classic mustangs. I have a 1967 Convertible GTA Replica and my 1989 Mustang GT Convertible.

04-17-2001, 01:43 PM

I too like the early models.

A few days before I bought my '83 I was going to buy a '68 coupe with a hot 289 and a C-4. Unfortunately the engine was not in good condition when I went to pick it up and I declined on the purchase. Three days later, I became the owner of the '83 GT below.

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1983 Mustang GT 306/T-5(project in progress)
1994 Ranger Splash 4.0L/A4LD(daily driver)

Topless89GT · 04-17-2001, 03:00 PM

Happy Birthday to all ! In the day of B. K. (before kids) I had a 65 2+2, 289 , auto and the old hang on factory air. Big mistake selling that car in 81 . So now with three kids and a wife that doesn't know the word SAVE and a new mini-van every three years, I can't afford one of those anymore. The 89 is a fun daily driver and being in Florida allows 12 months of top down weather. This looks like a 100% topless week !

Chris-90LX · 04-17-2001, 03:15 PM

I don't think I know anyone who can't appreciate a good example of those first generation cars. Back in 1964 there wasn't anything else that you could compare it to. Chrysler had the Barracuda which was a Valiant with a different roof line. GM didn't wake up until like 1967 with the Camaro, and Firebird. Later on in 1970 Chrysler went in pretty seriously with the new Barracuda, and Challenger cars.
I like the fastback (sports roof?) cars the best. Even today those cars turn many heads.

Steve85GT · 04-17-2001, 03:53 PM

Kathy- Looks like you owned some really neat Mustangs!
My 85 celebrated its 16th birthday last month. It's the very 1st car I ever owned, bought brand new, tried hard over the years to keep it that way. Unlike the troublesome 85 you had, mine's been very reliable for 82k miles. I've been taking it to car shows for 10 years now, although the first few years it was not well received by spectators ("What's that foreign car doing here?" "That's not a REAL Mustang." etc.). These days the reaction is much different.
It's just so much fun to drive.
I'm a big fan of 1st generation Mustangs and would love to have a 69 or 70 Mach I someday.

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85 Mustang GT
AOD/CFI
Original owner
Stock & correct

lxdroptop89 · 04-17-2001, 09:32 PM

what about the GTO Chris 90 lx it started the muscle car craze Happy Birthday to the Mustang Yea

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Chris-90LX · 04-17-2001, 10:38 PM

Technically the cars such as the Mustang, Camaro, Javelin, Challenger, and their counterparts were called pony cars. They were cars that seemed to be created just in time for those 20 something year old baby boomers.
I always thought muscle cars were the big block hp pony cars or the heavy weight bigger bodied hp cars such as the Fairlane GT, Coronet R/T, Chevelle SS, and naturally John D's GTO.
They were all cool! I was born too late.

Paul 90vert · 04-18-2001, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by MustangGTorg:
Today is the day our beloved Mustang was first introduced to the public back in 1964!!

So go wish your pony happy birthday... (and maybe even treat it to a wash and wax).

Anyone else here a fan of the early Mustangs?

I love my 65 GT Fastback. It is an "A" code factory GT. It has black pony interior. Originally it was Rangoon Red but when my dad and I restored it (13 years ago!) we changed it to black. In the next couple of years I plan on changing it back to red. My wife and I love to cruise in it. I would like to keep driving my 90 Vert and buy another older stang. Something like a 65-66 convertible. Just bought a house so right now I am dreaming.

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Paul
1965 GT Fastback

1990 GT Convertible

cobracar · 04-18-2001, 06:07 PM

Happy 37 Mustang. My pony will be 12 on June 2nd!

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Glen Meades, Jr.
1989 Ford Mustang Cobra Conversion
Born on June 2, 1989

gmstmpr · 04-18-2001, 07:25 PM

my pony will be 15 on august 7th!

04-18-2001, 08:15 PM

Well my little Vert turned 13 earlier this month. I love the car and have no intentions of getting rid of her. I won't make the same mistake that I had made with my 68 fastback w\ 289 4sp and (forgive me) 69 Camaro. Never sell your pride and joy or you will always regret it....are you listening Wes?? haha

04-19-2001, 12:14 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Topless88:
Never sell your pride and joy or you will always regret it....are you listening Wes??

I'm always listening... this decision isn't getting any easier!

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1993 Mustang GT Cobra
Canadians can bring it...
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04-17-2001, 10:50 AM	#1
MustangGTorg GT Registry Founders Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Urbandale IA Posts: 2,461	Today is the day our beloved Mustang was first introduced to the public back in 1964!! So go wish your pony happy birthday... (and maybe even treat it to a wash and wax). Anyone else here a fan of the early Mustangs? We currently own a 1965 coupe, a 1985 GT and a 1991 GT. But we have previously owned a 1966 coupe, a 1968 High Country Special, a 1970 Boss 302, another 1985 GT and a 1989 LX 5.0L notchback. Here are some photos and info, if anyone is interested - current Mustangs - past Mustangs. Kathy ------------------ David & Kathy Bowers 1982-1993 Mustang GT Registry www.mustanggt.org 1965 Mustang coupe (stock) 1985 Mustang GT hatchback (daily driver) 1991 Mustang GT hatchback (open track/autocross) 1998 Expedition (family hauler & tow vehicle) [This message has been edited by MustangGTorg (edited 04-17-2001).]

04-17-2001, 11:16 AM	#2
89GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Central TX Posts: 1,933	Happy Birthday! I am also a fan of the classic mustangs. I have a 1967 Convertible GTA Replica and my 1989 Mustang GT Convertible.

04-17-2001, 01:43 PM	#3
Mick Guest Posts: n/a	I too like the early models. A few days before I bought my '83 I was going to buy a '68 coupe with a hot 289 and a C-4. Unfortunately the engine was not in good condition when I went to pick it up and I declined on the purchase. Three days later, I became the owner of the '83 GT below. ------------------ 1983 Mustang GT 306/T-5(project in progress) 1994 Ranger Splash 4.0L/A4LD(daily driver)

04-17-2001, 03:00 PM	#4
Topless89GT Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Clearwater, Florida Posts: 173	Happy Birthday to all ! In the day of B. K. (before kids) I had a 65 2+2, 289 , auto and the old hang on factory air. Big mistake selling that car in 81 . So now with three kids and a wife that doesn't know the word SAVE and a new mini-van every three years, I can't afford one of those anymore. The 89 is a fun daily driver and being in Florida allows 12 months of top down weather. This looks like a 100% topless week !

04-17-2001, 03:15 PM	#5
Chris-90LX Moderator Ambassador 2010 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fitchburg, MA. USA Posts: 12,308	I don't think I know anyone who can't appreciate a good example of those first generation cars. Back in 1964 there wasn't anything else that you could compare it to. Chrysler had the Barracuda which was a Valiant with a different roof line. GM didn't wake up until like 1967 with the Camaro, and Firebird. Later on in 1970 Chrysler went in pretty seriously with the new Barracuda, and Challenger cars. I like the fastback (sports roof?) cars the best. Even today those cars turn many heads.

04-17-2001, 03:53 PM	#6
Steve85GT Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Kensington, CT USA Posts: 105	Kathy- Looks like you owned some really neat Mustangs! My 85 celebrated its 16th birthday last month. It's the very 1st car I ever owned, bought brand new, tried hard over the years to keep it that way. Unlike the troublesome 85 you had, mine's been very reliable for 82k miles. I've been taking it to car shows for 10 years now, although the first few years it was not well received by spectators ("What's that foreign car doing here?" "That's not a REAL Mustang." etc.). These days the reaction is much different. It's just so much fun to drive. I'm a big fan of 1st generation Mustangs and would love to have a 69 or 70 Mach I someday. ------------------ 85 Mustang GT AOD/CFI Original owner Stock & correct

04-17-2001, 09:32 PM	#7
lxdroptop89 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Louisville,KY Posts: 106	what about the GTO Chris 90 lx it started the muscle car craze Happy Birthday to the Mustang Yea ------------------

04-17-2001, 10:38 PM	#8
Chris-90LX Moderator Ambassador 2010 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Fitchburg, MA. USA Posts: 12,308	Technically the cars such as the Mustang, Camaro, Javelin, Challenger, and their counterparts were called pony cars. They were cars that seemed to be created just in time for those 20 something year old baby boomers. I always thought muscle cars were the big block hp pony cars or the heavy weight bigger bodied hp cars such as the Fairlane GT, Coronet R/T, Chevelle SS, and naturally John D's GTO. They were all cool! I was born too late.

04-18-2001, 06:07 PM	#10
cobracar Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: New Orleans, LA, USA Posts: 193	Happy 37 Mustang. My pony will be 12 on June 2nd! ------------------ Glen Meades, Jr. 1989 Ford Mustang Cobra Conversion Born on June 2, 1989

04-18-2001, 07:25 PM	#11
gmstmpr Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: new hope, pa Posts: 97	my pony will be 15 on august 7th!

04-18-2001, 08:15 PM	#12
Topless88 Guest Posts: n/a	Well my little Vert turned 13 earlier this month. I love the car and have no intentions of getting rid of her. I won't make the same mistake that I had made with my 68 fastback w\ 289 4sp and (forgive me) 69 Camaro. Never sell your pride and joy or you will always regret it....are you listening Wes?? haha