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Car of the Day: March 9, 2016; Johnny Lightning '64.5 Ford Mustang Convertible
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Topic Started: Mar 9 2016, 07:24 AM (516 Views)
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Mar 9 2016, 07:24 AM
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Today's car of the day is Johnny Lightning's 1964.5 Ford Mustang Convertible.

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The first-generation Ford Mustang was manufactured by Ford from March 1964 until 1973. The introduction of the Mustang created a new class of automobile known as the pony car. The Mustang’s styling, with its long hood and short deck, proved wildly popular and inspired a host of imitators. It was initially introduced as a hardtop and convertible with the fastback version put on sale in August 1965. At the time of its introduction, the Mustang, sharing its underpinnings with the Falcon, was slotted into a compact car segment. With each revision, the Mustang saw an increase in overall dimensions and in engine power. The 1971 model saw a drastic redesign to its predecessors. After an initial surge, sales were steadily declining, as Ford began working on a new generation Mustang. With the onset of the 1973 oil crisis, Ford was prepared, having already designed the smaller Mustang II for the 1974 model year. This new car had no common components with preceding models. Since it was introduced five months before the normal start of the 1965 production year and manufactured alongside 1964 Ford Falcons and 1964 Mercury Comets, the earliest Mustangs are widely referred to as the 1964 1/2 model. Nevertheless, all "1964 1/2" cars were given 1965 U.S. federal VIN numbers at the time of production, and - with limited exception to the earliest of promotional materials - were marketed by Ford as 1965 models. Several changes to the Mustang occurred at the start of the normal 1965 model year production, five months after its introduction. These cars are known as "late 65's," and were built after factory retooling in August 1964.

For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Ford Mustang


I enjoy having the various Pace Cars that different companies have offered over the years, and the Indy 500 Mustang Pace car is one of the most iconic. Johnny Lightning did a nice job with the Mustang casting, and dressed up as the Pace Car really makes this one a favorite.


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Production of the "F-code" 260 cu in (4.3 L) engine ceased when the 1964 model year ended. It was replaced with a new 200 hp "C-code" 289 cu in (4.7 L) engine with a two-barrel carburetor as the base V8. An "A-code" 225 hp four-barrel carbureted version was next in line, followed by the unchanged "Hi-Po" "K-code" 271 hp 289. The DC electrical generator was replaced by a new AC alternator on all Fords (a way to distinguish a 1964 from a 1965 is to see if the alternator light on the dash says "GEN" or "ALT"). The Mustang GT version was introduced as the "GT Equipment Package" and included a V8 engine (most often the 225 hp 289), grille-mounted fog lamps, rocker panel stripes, and disc brakes. In the interior the GT option added a different instrument panel that included a speedometer, fuel gauge, temp. gauge, oil pressure gauge and ammeter in five round dials (the gauges were not marked with numbers, however.) A four-barrel carbureted engine was now available with any body style. Additionally, reverse lights were an option added to the car from August 1964 production. The Mustang was originally available as either a hardtop or convertible, but during the car's early design phases a fastback model was strongly considered. In 1965, the Shelby Mustang was born, it was available only in newly introduced fastback body version with its swept-back rear glass and distinctive ventilation louvers.


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Mar 9 2016, 07:55 AM
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Drive it like you stole it!
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Only one word describes this one!
"Stunning"
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Mar 9 2016, 11:03 AM
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One of my favorite pace cars! JL did a nice job on this one. Back in the '60's they had one on display at the Spokane Auto Boat Speed Show that my father and I always attended - can't recall now if it was the actual car or a replica but still was a neat car to see and in those days the Mustang was at the top of my dream car list.
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Mar 15 2016, 01:33 AM
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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The subject matter exceeds the accuracy and look of the diecast, so it wins out and makes this a good one to have!! I want one!!
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