Trivia for today

[falcongtho3]

All sad, all true!
Next: Mustangs exported into Germany in the '60's and early '70's were not called Mustangs. What were they called, and why were they not called Mustangs?

[toddb2]

It was called the T-5 because someone else already had the copyright on the name Mustang (a truckmaker I believe).

[Twister Special]

Originally posted by toddb2
It was called the T-5 because someone else already had the copyright on the name Mustang (a truckmaker I believe).

I believe it was a bicycle maker in Germany.

[02mach1]

Originally posted by Twister Special
I believe it was a bicycle maker in Germany.

A Mustang is name bicycle in Germany that's why change the name from Mustang to T-5

[falcongtho3]

Right on with the bike mfg. holding the license to the Mustang name. Carroll Shelby had the same problem with 'Cobra', someone was buliding COpper BRAzed engines and had held the name, but had let the ownership rights lapse. The 'T-5' is a unique sight in the states, but there are a number of them around. See ya' tomorrow! (Is anybody having fun with this? If anybody has a cool piece of trivia to toss in...feel free!)

[falcongtho3]

Trivia question for Wednesday:Other than the Mustang, what other production car was produced with the Boss 429 engine, and how many were built? (Hint; it was not the Torino even though the sales brochure does list it, and they were raced on the NASCAR circuit with that engine). Have fun!

[toddb2]

There were 2 Cougars produced with the Boss 429 Engine.

Todd

[02mach1]

Originally posted by toddb2
There were 2 Cougars produced with the Boss 429 Engine.

Todd

The Ford LTDs, Boss429 El rancho.

[falcongtho3]

Right on the money, Todd. Of the two built, one has been accounted for and should be restored in the very near future.

[falcongtho3]

For Thursday: A handful (about 14) Shelby Mustangs were built in 1971, what were they called?

[Walt]

Originally posted by toddb2
It was called the T-5 because someone else already had the copyright on the name Mustang (a truckmaker I believe).

Wasn't "T-5" also the code name for the Mustang during development (like today's SN95 and S197 code names)????

[Twister Special]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
For Thursday: A handful (about 14) Shelby Mustangs were built in 1971, what were they called?

I think these were the Shelby de Mexico and/or Shelby of Europe.

[toddb2]

I think they were Shelby Europe.

Todd

[falcongtho3]

Shelby Europa is correct. These were Mustangs modified by Claude DuBois of Belgium. The Shelby de Mexico the T.S. mentions is equally unique. Eduardo Velazquez did similar modifications to '67 and '68 Mustangs, making them into Shelby de Mexicos'. In '69 the truly odd Shelby was created. They have stock Mustang front ends, with coupe bodies but fibreglas quarter sail panel extentions which are then covered with a vinyl top! They were powered by 302's as opposed to the 351 and 428 power of their US brethern. In addition, they also produced Shelby Mavericks which foreshadowed the equally desirable Shelby Lancer, Omni, Dakota, and Charger that Chrysler dumped on us.

[falcongtho3]

Originally posted by Walt
Wasn't "T-5" also the code name for the Mustang during development (like today's SN95 and S197 code names)????

The T-5 designation was the development code for the Mustang. The early name for development designs were X-T-Bird and Special Falcon, which brings us to todays question; What were some of the other names considered for the car we have come to know as the Mustang? (Note: some were later used on other cars):THUMBSUP:

[Verk]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
The T-5 designation was the development code for the Mustang. The early name for development designs were X-T-Bird and Special Falcon, which brings us to todays question; What were some of the other names considered for the car we have come to know as the Mustang? (Note: some were later used on other cars):THUMBSUP:

Couple of other names that were being kicked around were:

Stiletto, Cougar, Torino, and T-Bird II.

Note: T-Bird II was Henry Ford II idea. :p

[02mach1]

Originally posted by Verk
Couple of other names that were being kicked around were:

Stiletto, Cougar, Torino, and T-Bird II.

Note: T-Bird II was Henry Ford II idea. :p

what he said too.

[falcongtho3]

No one ever accused HF II of having good taste.
Other names that were considered were: Bronco, Puma, Cheeta, Colt, and even Mustang T-5.

[02mach1]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
In the late '60's Ford sponsored a program to teach high performance driving to military personel in southeast Asia. They used 2 Boss 429's and a handful of 428 CJ Mach 1's (6 is the accepted number). What was the name of the program or group? (It was on the doors of the cars)

THE LAWMAN!!

[falcongtho3]

In the late '60's Ford sponsored a program to teach high performance driving to military personel in southeast Asia. They used 2 Boss 429's and a handful of 428 CJ Mach 1's (6 is the accepted number). What was the name of the program or group? (It was on the doors of the cars)

[falcongtho3]

How in the heck did that happen? The answer gets posted above the question, even as far as the time stamp!
Right answer Frank. The Lawman program was designed to keep G.I.'s from getting home, buying a muscle car and wadding it up. One of the Boss 429's was crushed by a shipping container and the remaining car was recently auctioned off for $175K. The Cobra Jet cars remain elusive.
For today: In '67 and '68 there were two special Shelby Mustangs built. Known as 'Little Red' and the 'Green Hornet', what made them different from all other Shelby Mustangs?(The 'Lil' Red does not exist today, although Green Hornet was saved and is owned by Craig JAckson of Barrett-Jackson Auctions and turns up at shows periodically).

[toddb2]

I know that they were both hand built prototypes.

Todd

[Twister Special]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
How in the heck did that happen? The answer gets posted above the question, even as far as the time stamp!
Right answer Frank. The Lawman program was designed to keep G.I.'s from getting home, buying a muscle car and wadding it up. One of the Boss 429's was crushed by a shipping container and the remaining car was recently auctioned off for $175K. The Cobra Jet cars remain elusive.
For today: In '67 and '68 there were two special Shelby Mustangs built. Known as 'Little Red' and the 'Green Hornet', what made them different from all other Shelby Mustangs?(Neither exists today, although Green Hornet was replicated and turns up at shows periodically).

They were both coupes. A popular myth is that the GT/CS was patterned after the little red. I believe the green hornet was stolen.

[02mach1]

Originally posted by falcongtho3
How in the heck did that happen? The answer gets posted above the question, even as far as the time stamp!
Right answer Frank. The Lawman program was designed to keep G.I.'s from getting home, buying a muscle car and wadding it up. One of the Boss 429's was crushed by a shipping container and the remaining car was recently auctioned off for $175K. The Cobra Jet cars remain elusive.
For today: In '67 and '68 there were two special Shelby Mustangs built. Known as 'Little Red' and the 'Green Hornet', what made them different from all other Shelby Mustangs?(Neither exists today, although Green Hornet was replicated and turns up at shows periodically).

Here's pic of lawman Boss!! Why is this going this on the post?

[Frank]

Headlights in the center of the grill.