Ford Mustang Mach 1 – Classic Muscle Car Review 2020 Author Elise | 26th October 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Mach 1: High speed, exceeding 1200 km/h or 750mph, enough to break the sound barrier. In the same year that Concorde hit the headlines, Ford’s Jet-Age-influenced Mach 1 performance package was officially launched, responding to a generation’s need for speed. In production from 1969-78, the popular Ford Mustang Mach 1 returned briefly in 2003-4 as part of the Ford Heritage program; its 2021 incarnation ... View
Classic American Muscle Cars – 2020 Review Author Elise | 21st October 2020 By Lucy Hotchkiss Iconic, sleek and menacing. The term ‘muscle car’ was first coined to describe special, high-powered and mass-produced alternatives to sports cars, specifically tailored for drag racing. So that’s what muscle cars were for. Now, big wheels, highly tuned suspension, V8 engine, high-performance specs, coupe-style body, aggressive stance, ever-increasing horsepower, outrageously good looks… Those are what muscle cars have. But what a muscle car is… is ... View
Plymouth Barracuda – Classic Muscle Car 2020 Review Author Elise | 15th October 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden Barracuda [ber-ə-ˈkü-də]: A large, predatory fish found in warm water. Fast and slender, it has an aggressive appearance and behaviour. Reflected in its logo, Plymouth Barracuda and its aggressive incarnation ‘Cuda are frequently cited alongside the Ford Mustang and Chevrolet Camaro as a legendary pony car and iconic muscle car. To find out why, here is our short car review, looking at the model ... View
Ford Mustang – Muscle Car Review 2020 Author Elise | 13th October 2020 By Chris Williams Gazing out my window into the drizzle of an English afternoon, I find myself daydreaming about going for a drive. Where? One of my favourite European roads, a little-known but wonderful stretch of country highway between Przemyśl and Sanok in southeast Poland. Which car? Today, I feel a familiar hankering for an old classic: the Ford Mustang, usually prompted by sight or sound like ... View
Why Old Mustangs Remain The Most Iconic Muscle Cars Author Elise | 7th October 2020 By Charlotte Iggulden From their iconic American image and trailblazing origins to their unmistakably aggressive appearance, agility, and high-performing V8s, it’s not hard to see that classic old Mustangs remain legendary. But why? Let us count the ways: 5. Trailblazers: Old Mustangs Defined a Generation They were revolutionary. The brainchild of Lee Iacocca, the 1964-1973 Ford Mustang shared the goals and end results of the famous old Ford ... View
1969 Ford Mustang – Dream Car To Fans of American Muscle Author Elise | 24th September 2020 By Niamh Smith In the last decade, there has been a rise in demand for the ‘69 Mustang, particularly in the UK. This month it was reported that the 1969 Ford Mustang was September’s most-searched-for car. As one of the most iconic muscle cars of all time, and one of our bestsellers, the 1969 Ford Mustang deserves its own spotlight. The 1969 Ford Mustang: True Muscle As Ford ... View
5 Reasons Classic Old Mustangs Make the Best Muscle Cars Author Elise | 21st September 2020 By Jamie Wills One of the most iconic muscle cars, a classic Ford Mustang is always the star vehicle in the lot. Unlike the high-performance bulk of the Dodge Charger or Boss 302, Mustangs like the Shelby GT500 are the Jessica Rabbit of cars, where a large front, curves and fantasies unite. To wax lyrical, old Mustangs deliver dreams that have loitered in the heart for ... View
Classic American Muscle Cars We Wish Were Back Author Elise | 15th September 2020 The seventies were a good time for muscle cars and their owners, despite the discontinuation of many classic muscle cars due to rising difficulties with emissions regulations. As most things do, the world of muscle and sports cars simply evolved. This was not a bad thing: iconic muscle cars of the ’70s began to turn into pony cars (generally smaller than the classic models) and became ... View
Ford Mustang 1969 Versus 1970 Author Elise | 8th June 2020 Understandably, Mustang lovers have a hard time choosing between the Ford Mustangs of 1969 versus 1970 models. The late sixties were a time for Ford to be bold and brassy. The race to the moon was over. Now it was time for car manufacturers to compete and produce the most powerful muscle car. The ‘69 Mustang was a one-year-only body style and many consider it to ... View
Introducing the UK’s Biggest Mustang Dealership Author Elise | 12th May 2020 Welcome to Muscle Car UK. Based in Henfield, West Sussex, we are the biggest classic Ford Mustang dealership in the UK, with over 40 classic Mustangs on offer at certain times of the year. Muscle Car UK are owned by the well-known Pilgrim Motorsports, who boast forty plus years of experience in car manufacturing, classic car restoration & classic car servicing. Over time, we slowly specialised in the ... View