1964 Two Seat Prototype "Shorty" Mustang

1964 Two Seat Concept "Shorty" Mustang.  Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

Back in the early '60's, Ford Motor Company considered producing two seater Mustangs.  Obviously, a different route was finally chosen, but this "shorty" Mustang was designed by Vince Gardner and built in 1964 by Dearborn Steel Tubing.  DST still builds and maintains many Ford prototype, concept, and show vehicles.

This "shorty" Mustang was taken on tour and Bill Snyder of Hudson, OH saw it and just had to have it.  It obviously wasn't for sale at that time.  Through a bizarre series of events though, Mr. Snyder actually ended up owning the car several years later.  It has recently been restored and made its debut at the 2013 Amelia Island Concours d'Elegance in Florida.

Check out more details of the story here.

1964 Two Seat Concept "Shorty" Mustang.  Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

1964 Two Seat Concept "Shorty" Mustang.  Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

1964 Two Seat Concept "Shorty" Mustang.  Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

1964 Two Seat Concept "Shorty" Mustang.  Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

1964 Two Seat Concept "Shorty" Mustang.  Photo courtesy of Ford Motor Company.

Mecum Auctions - Harrisburg PA - 2014

Mecum Auctions held an auction in Harrisburg PA this past weekend.  Classic Mustangs were well represented.  In today's Blog post, we have a few examples.  We will start with the above 1966 Mustang Coupe with a 4 speed transmission.  It was sold for $21K.

Check out some others below, and check them all out at 

http://mecum.com/lot-detail.cfm?lot_id=PA0714-188576

This 1968 428 CJ Fastback sold for $75K.

 Here's a good looking 1968 GT350 Shelby Convertible that sold for $145K.

How about a '68 California Special Mustang for $33K?

This was probably a pretty nice '69 Mach 1 with a 351 and a 4 speed for $50K.

This 1971 Boss 351 sold for $49K.

Detroit Historical Museum Invitational Car Show

These photos were posted to our Virginia Classic Mustang Facebook page.  Just in case you don't do the Facebook thing, we thought we would share them here!

The above car is the 1963 Mustang II Prototype.  You can read more about this car here:  http://www.mustangandfords.com/featured-vehicles/mump-1212-up-close-1963-mustang-2-prototype/

NEW! Mustang Kick Panels

We now have our Exact Show Quality Kick Panels available molded in '66 Red (Maroon) for 1966 Mustang Coupes and Fastbacks.  These kick panels feature the correct contours, texture, grain, and thickness as the originals.

Screw holes are also reinforced just like the originals.

These kick panels are also available in other body styles and colors.  Here is the complete list:

RD-92166RED 66 Mustang Coupe and Fastback Kick Panels - Exact Show Quality - 66 Red (Maroon)

RD-921BLK    65-66 Mustang Coupe and Fastback Kick Panels - Exact Show Quality - Black

RD-921WHI    65-66 Mustang Coupe and Fastback Kick Panels - Exact Show Quality - White

RD-931BLK    65-66 Mustang Convertible Kick Panels - Exact Show Quality - Black

RD-931WHI    65-66 Mustang Convertible Kick Panels - Exact Show Quality - White

RD-941BLK    67-68 Mustang Coupe and Fastback Kick Panels - Exact Show Quality - Black

Don't forget that we also have nice more economically priced kick panels available in a wider variety of molded colors.

New! Correct 1965 and 1966 Mustang Hood Latch Pin

1965 and 1966 Mustang Hood Latch Pin with the correct gold zinc plated finish.
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We now have the '65 and '66 Mustang Hood Latch Pin with the correct yellow / gold zinc finish on the pin with a phosphate coated nut and washer.  This is correct for the show / concours Mustang.  Our part number for this new Mustang Part is EG-6242.

We also have the more economical silver zinc 65-66 Mustang Hood Latch Pin as part number EG-624.

For a custom look, we also have this part in polished stainless steel (EG-6241) - looks like chrome but won't rust!

1966 Mustang Convertible - Customer Car

We love to feature customer cars on our Virginia Classic Mustang Blog.  Our last post prompted some more pictures, so here is another beautiful 1966 Mustang Convertible owned by one of our customers.  Enjoy!

1966 Mustang Convertible - Customer Car Feature

We always love to feature Customer Mustangs here on our Virginia Classic Mustang Blog.  If you have any pictures of your car to share, send them our way!  Here is our latest feature!  Check out this nice 1966 Mustang Convertible!

I have a 66 Mustang 6 cylinder convertible that I am very proud of and would like to share with you. The car started out as a complete "rust bucket" and after 2 yrs I have turned it to a 100% concours restoration that has the car looking exactly like it did on a Ford dealers showroom in 1966. I started the restoration in 2011 and finished it in August of 2013. . The final body prep and paint, were done by a local Ford dealer, and I had the cloth top put on, all the rest of the restoration was done by me.

The car has won first place at all the shows it was entered in. It took Gold at a recent MCA National event, and First Prize at the AACA Nationals. It has been featured on the Powernation TV series hosted by Courtney Hanson, and will be featured in an upcoming issue of Mustang Times.

I have a facebook page which is a photographic journal of the restoration of the car and her continuing adventures: 
https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-rebirth-of-a-1966-mustang-convertible/273058209432439#