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Retrobuilt 1969 Mustang Fastback

AutoBlog -- Blink your eyes and take another look. While all visual cues may be telling your brain that you are staring at a near-pristine 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Fastback, it's all a carefully crafted illusion – a very clever façade.

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Submitted Dec 01, 2012 By: tspaldi

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jethro5000 Champion Author Kentucky Posts:1,882 Points:392,210 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 10:09:10 AM Ignore jethro5000 Report Abuse Looks pretty cool. As for the poster below, the article says the retro-fit job costs $30,000 plus the cost of the donor car...
blupupher Champion Author Houston Posts:3,555 Points:749,020 Joined:Feb 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 9:52:04 AM Ignore blupupher Report Abuse Looks nice, but I did not see a price (just skimmed the article)
tomok Champion Author Portland Posts:33,045 Points:2,346,485 Joined:Aug 2006	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 5:06:59 AM Ignore tomok Report Abuse Retrobuilt 1969 Mustang Fastback but No Retrobuilt Mustang for me! I bought a '79 Honda Civic instead of a Mustang with much better mpg and reliability. Whatca' gonna' do with all that horse power when it eats into the gasoline supply that much faster? My current vehicle was paid off many years ago and I don't need any car payments now! I will drive my current vehicle into the ground before buying anything new, used, EV, Inbred, diesel, hydrogen, alternative fuel, CNG, concept and certainly NOT a Fiat, Prius, Tesla, Leaf, Volt or an NYC/Sandy Special 'exploding submarine' Fiskar Karma Inbred! Whatever the size or shape of the vehicle, vehicle manufactures Produce and the population ‘Drives’ vehicles with high MPG, are very safe, reliable, have a ‘reasonable’ cost and a good ‘value’ for the money. The price of fuel at the pump is too high! XII/XXII/MMXII!
LanguageMan1 Champion Author Tampa Posts:11,726 Points:1,662,725 Joined:Apr 2008	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 4:41:59 AM Ignore LanguageMan1 Report Abuse Just saw it, and after having read the article, nice ride.
iFueler Champion Author Durham Posts:64,423 Points:179,500 Joined:Nov 2012	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 1:33:51 AM Ignore iFueler Report Abuse one word: sweet
yankeeriffraff Veteran Author Phoenix Posts:386 Points:222,250 Joined:Aug 2012	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 1:02:26 AM Ignore yankeeriffraff Report Abuse 69 stang was always a good lookin' car
bston Champion Author Oklahoma City Posts:1,825 Points:643,250 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:55:35 AM Ignore bston Report Abuse Styles always resurface from time to time.
Tiernan Champion Author Chicago Posts:3,485 Points:820,800 Joined:Sep 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:40:04 AM Ignore Tiernan Report Abuse GB-related?
PCWHIZ All-Star Author Denver Posts:579 Points:441,370 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:37:32 AM Ignore PCWHIZ Report Abuse Oh yeah, sweet!!!
jkpsr Champion Author New Jersey Posts:4,084 Points:1,102,880 Joined:Jun 2005	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:11:40 AM Ignore jkpsr Report Abuse Note that the price for the conversion work, alone is, $30,000. This is in addition to the stock Ford car.
PrinceLH Champion Author Ontario Posts:2,697 Points:539,020 Joined:Jun 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:11:03 AM Ignore PrinceLH Report Abuse Steve McQueen.....enough said!!
bvrbill Champion Author Eugene Posts:3,223 Points:519,600 Joined:Jul 2011	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:03:38 AM Ignore bvrbill Report Abuse I wouldn't mind taking one for a spin.
obimerrill Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:1,445 Points:290,690 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:03:15 AM Ignore obimerrill Report Abuse Cool
rahcat Champion Author Grand Rapids Posts:2,473 Points:663,925 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 2, 2012 12:01:40 AM Ignore rahcat Report Abuse Very cool.
jorod55 Champion Author California Posts:1,480 Points:432,700 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:57:24 PM Ignore jorod55 Report Abuse OK I guess. If you like that sort of thing. The real "Boss" is out in the garage, put up for the winter.
DEG Champion Author Las Vegas Posts:17,625 Points:3,495,680 Joined:Jul 2003	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:52:51 PM Ignore DEG Report Abuse Nice looking car with modern fuel economy and comforts.
PizzaMon Champion Author Philadelphia Posts:5,134 Points:1,863,280 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:49:25 PM Ignore PizzaMon Report Abuse Beautiful machine!
NHLiveFree Champion Author New Hampshire Posts:11,095 Points:1,623,180 Joined:Jun 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:47:09 PM Ignore NHLiveFree Report Abuse A shame this firm is not restoring the REAL ones. A facade is not quite the same. Who cares bra....
SavALot Champion Author Virginia Beach Posts:8,474 Points:1,712,585 Joined:Apr 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:46:48 PM Ignore SavALot Report Abuse Going old school!
gd83goldwinger Champion Author South Bend Posts:1,428 Points:504,980 Joined:May 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:46:25 PM Ignore gd83goldwinger Report Abuse K.
vibdata Champion Author Massachusetts Posts:4,090 Points:849,300 Joined:Nov 2005	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:45:46 PM Ignore vibdata Report Abuse Never liked that fastback at all.
preacherjohn Champion Author Modesto Posts:3,994 Points:1,920,715 Joined:May 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:37:28 PM Ignore preacherjohn Report Abuse I wish I had a Mustang..worked for Ford when they 1st came out then got laid off.
bra0712 Champion Author Arizona Posts:3,666 Points:769,415 Joined:Nov 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:31:58 PM Ignore bra0712 Report Abuse I hate mustangs
JimVP All-Star Author Chicago Posts:632 Points:154,210 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:31:09 PM Ignore JimVP Report Abuse Cars not made of plastic.
suzmar Champion Author Texas Posts:2,212 Points:873,340 Joined:Jun 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:28:27 PM Ignore suzmar Report Abuse Nice car, but I liked the 66 Mustang better.
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:25:29 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse And auto insurance is expensive.
fuelsaverMN Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:2,282 Points:559,080 Joined:Mar 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:24:56 PM Ignore fuelsaverMN Report Abuse Just a gas hog.
flyfast Champion Author Kansas City Posts:9,258 Points:1,827,010 Joined:Jan 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:22:01 PM Ignore flyfast Report Abuse sound good
nimpy Champion Author Indianapolis Posts:8,140 Points:1,702,080 Joined:Oct 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:20:15 PM Ignore nimpy Report Abuse nice to see a classic reintroduced
sackman All-Star Author North Carolina Posts:607 Points:274,980 Joined:Apr 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:18:04 PM Ignore sackman Report Abuse Hmmmm
mplato Champion Author Columbia Posts:8,254 Points:1,816,245 Joined:Jun 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:15:46 PM Ignore mplato Report Abuse nice job to do
serrog Champion Author Nova Scotia Posts:5,569 Points:1,513,105 Joined:Oct 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:14:04 PM Ignore serrog Report Abuse great car
riofan1991 Rookie Author Kansas Posts:25 Points:191,455 Joined:Jul 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:12:34 PM Ignore riofan1991 Report Abuse wow! :)
DarthDadJr Champion Author Virginia Posts:7,317 Points:1,522,395 Joined:Jul 2008	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:12:10 PM Ignore DarthDadJr Report Abuse Lots of info...but no price...how much will buying this "retro" cost me?
HA4CNN Champion Author Toronto Posts:5,629 Points:1,544,365 Joined:Dec 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:11:47 PM Ignore HA4CNN Report Abuse I found them to be a very poor handling car that is over powered.
GigHarborHound Champion Author Tacoma Posts:2,537 Points:488,490 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:10:37 PM Ignore GigHarborHound Report Abuse COOL!!!!
CiVX Champion Author Oakland Posts:7,055 Points:1,359,610 Joined:Feb 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:10:36 PM Ignore CiVX Report Abuse I want a holographic projector for my beater that makes it look like a Ferrari.
CHEAPERBETTER Veteran Author Lansing Posts:418 Points:718,610 Joined:Nov 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:04:27 PM Ignore CHEAPERBETTER Report Abuse Looks great, drives great, why not?
wayoung56 Champion Author Alabama Posts:2,805 Points:819,310 Joined:Oct 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 11:00:06 PM Ignore wayoung56 Report Abuse I'll stick with my 1965 Mustang Coupe that i have owned since 1972 (my first car!), needs a lot of work but it is a real car...
Spankster85 Champion Author Chicago Posts:1,729 Points:357,815 Joined:Nov 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:56:50 PM Ignore Spankster85 Report Abuse Expensive toy.
Gas4Gore Champion Author Detroit Posts:2,421 Points:423,875 Joined:Jan 2010	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:56:30 PM Ignore Gas4Gore Report Abuse Huh?
yorkygurl2008 Veteran Author Indiana Posts:257 Points:51,785 Joined:Sep 2012	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:50:25 PM Ignore yorkygurl2008 Report Abuse AWESOME
cwashi3324 Champion Author Cincinnati Posts:2,807 Points:574,265 Joined:May 2009	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:48:52 PM Ignore cwashi3324 Report Abuse Man I'd love to see that!
pgriff1 Champion Author New Orleans Posts:4,363 Points:1,720,705 Joined:May 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:48:51 PM Ignore pgriff1 Report Abuse awesome
Dragnet Champion Author Arizona Posts:15,411 Points:2,909,735 Joined:Jul 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:48:21 PM Ignore Dragnet Report Abuse Nice build
dirt girl Champion Author Twin Cities Posts:35,960 Points:3,072,980 Joined:Oct 2004	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:42:17 PM Ignore dirt girl Report Abuse "$30k over the cost of the donor car". Heck, at that price you can buy just about any classic car and still have enough left over for a couple of tanks of ethanonl free premium so the engine won't knock. :)
bojiway1 Champion Author Minnesota Posts:2,054 Points:480,010 Joined:Dec 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:40:10 PM Ignore bojiway1 Report Abuse My cousin still has his.
pacoinindy Veteran Author Indianapolis Posts:448 Points:253,410 Joined:Sep 2011	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:39:41 PM Ignore pacoinindy Report Abuse Looks better than anything out there now.
milespergallon Champion Author Illinois Posts:9,754 Points:1,910,310 Joined:Feb 2007	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:39:39 PM Ignore milespergallon Report Abuse Better have a big bank account to afford this
MDTDriver Champion Author California Posts:9,729 Points:2,155,620 Joined:Jul 2006	Message Posted: Dec 1, 2012 10:38:05 PM Ignore MDTDriver Report Abuse Hard to replace the real thing I know I had one.