Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?:  yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?:  18 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? Musy If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?:  Full restoration bumper to bumper. Ad...

Sitting still for 18 years would give anyone pause for action, but if what has been sitting for nearly 2 decades was a 1965 fastback, pulling her out of the garage is all the more exciting. Here to share the story of her 65 289 Fastback, welcome Denise Shaffer to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Guest application, Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast Do you own an early year Mustang?:  y...

When Jay Hillison brings the classics out to the street he does  it right. Checking out his YouTube channel called Fresh Vintage, you can easily see the enthusiasm for everything classic, including his Ole Pony,  his very own 1965 GT Mustang, which he’s owned since 1991. Welcome Jay to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Do you own an early year Mustang?:  Yes, a 1965 GT Mustang I...

Today’s episode provides added proof that two times is the charm. Joseph Gaskill first acquired his classic Mustang fastback in December of 1981, held onto it for 5 years. He will share what happened and why he acquired it again in December 2022 41 years after the original acquisition date. Joseph, let’s tell your story, welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast. Let’s start here and this p...

Tale Defined: A tale is a comparatively simple narrative, either fictitious or true, written or recounted orally in prose or in verse. A tale often recounts or focuses on something or someone exotic, marvelous, or even supernatural. The following Classic Mustang tales are all true, recorded and shared with permission. Tale #1  Jerry Wright Do you own an early year Mustang?:  yes  Ho...

If you’ve ever made a repair, you can relate to today’s episode. Doug and Jonathan Campagna discuss the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to repairing classic cars. Whether you own a Classic Mustang or Classic F-Series like these guys, tune in and feel the pain. And while you are at it, have a laugh or two as well. The Facebook Group TheMustangPodcast.com/facebook https://www.facebook.com/g...

Building and racing Mustangs since 1965 today’s guest Andy Kautzman has owned his ride for 50 years, a huge accomplishment on many levels. Andy has oil pumping through his veins, rubber under the soles of his feet and a passion for the Classic Mustang community only to be outdone by his love of the brand. Welcome Andy to the podcast. Looks like you have a family business going on…share a little th...

What’s Up Doc? Chris Ingrassia answers your questions Chris, “The Doc” Ingrassia is back again to answer all of your questions relating to your classic Mustang.  His knowledge of the business is second to none. At any given point he will have 20-30 Mustangs in his shop. He is the president of Mustang Restorations Inc and his family has been in the restoration business since 1980 although his...

Episode Summary The Survivor Series Part 1 Today we start a 2 part series, telling the stories of 4 survivors. These stories are shared by the Mustang Survivors most recent caretakers. For the sake of these interviews and so you know the criteria used, as you know there are differences between survivors and original Mustangs. When most people think "survivor" they confuse it with "original" but fo...

With an eye on quality work, done right Alf’s Mustang Garage owner, Alex Gillespie, gets the job done. With over 130 videos on YouTube, he is on point and passionate about every project he does. Alex welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application Do you own an early year Mustang?:  yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned...

With quick fixes, hashtag shorts, and a YouTube channel with over two hundred videos and  two point eight million views, Andy Kruse has taken classic Mustang ownership to the next level, sharing his life's lessons learned as it relates to his 1966 fastback. He’s built his channel almost exclusively on things that he likes to do, which brings us to today. Here to talk all things hobby enthusia...

A 1966 GT350H is our pick of the litter today. With 49,000 miles it may be the only one of its kind to receive the National Ski Patrol badge as part of a Hertz promotion in Denver circa 1966. Here to share his story and the story of his journey since 1973 with the car. Welcome Jerry Healey to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Applicatio...

Motor City Grind Jim Chatas Motorcitygrind17 on Instagram Motorcitygrind on Facebook We specialize in the restoration of 1965-1970 mustangs. From nut and bolt restorations to upgrading your pony car. From stock restorations to supercharged coyotes. We have done it all! We work with clients all over the country and worldwide. Communication is key to a successful build. We go out of our way to infor...

Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years, the podcast where we delve into the history and legacy of America's favorite muscle car. I'm your host, Doug Sandler, and joining me today is Daniel Fiorille, also known as Mustang Dan on Instagram. Daniel is a Mustang enthusiast and long time owner of his fastback and the many upgrades made of his Classic First Gen Mustang. So, buckle up Mustang fans, as...

Today we are heading to Belgium (northeast of Paris on your map) – this directly from our guest Geoffrey’s website: Before I start talking about my car, I will introduce myself to you ! My name is Geoffrey, I live in Belgium. I have organized a rally, called Flanders Mustang Event, for 20 years, organize a yearly weekend with the Mustang drivers and several drives a year, and I am also the webmast...

I guess you could call it a Coyote in Pony clothing, the reality of this 1965 Fastback Mustang with a 2012 Mustang 5.0L Coyote engine is legit. Started in 2011, “finished” in 2013. Here to talk about the perils and pleasures of a restoration project gone right, welcome Chris Boswell to Mustangs on a Mission. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application Do you own a early ye...

Three things I know I have in common with Dan Talbot, today’s guest. Love of Classic Mustangs, love of motorcycles and love for our cats. His cat Macavity can be seen chillin’ while Dan works on his machines. Also, there’s no cooler site than seeing a 1966 Classic Mustang trailing a 1921 Model T. Let’s chat about all machines, from Western Australia, welcome Dan Talbot to Ford Mustang The Early Ye...

Full time car hobbyist, retired machinist Merle Gallant was introduced to me by way of his daughter Kim, also an avid Classic Mustang superfan. Looking forward to heading down the road several decades to talk Classic Mustangs and a love of community and cars. Welcome Merle to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do...

Sometimes quirky, often funny but most assuredly wise, Jeff Ford has been producing and hosting his Youtube Channel for years and hundreds of videos. His off-beat, raw footage leaves no doubt that what you see is what you get, and that’s a good thing. Formerly the editor of Mustang Monthly for a handful of years until 2002 – he knows his stuff. Jeff, let’s get into some trouble today. Welcome to F...

Car enthusiast, podcast host, and Head of Auctions of Bring A Trailer auctions, Howard Swig is no stranger to car valuation, the car community and you guessed it classic Mustangs. Let’s hear about his journey and what’s in his garage and all about his love of cars. Welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years. Are you a business guy turned car enthusiast or car enthusiast turned business guy? How many...

Vintage cars, road trips, cocktails, food, and more…sounds like the right formula for the modern renaissance woman. Television host, travel writer car chic, and sommelier. Let's talk all that and Classic Mustangs too with Heather Storm. Heather, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast. I don’t want to bury the lead — legit sommelier? Wine lover? Ok – now that I got that over with, tell me...

If you want your Classic Mustang to look just like it rolled off the assembly line, today is the day to tune in. Mike Schulz has done just that and is here to share some hacks, tricks and tactics he used to make his BOSS 302 look like it’s showroom new.  Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application Do you own a early year Mustang?:  yes If you own a Mustang, how l...

15 states, 12 days, 4417 miles and 16.7 miles per gallon creating priceless memories and tons of new friends,  from the Rockies to Long Island New York, quite the road trip. Throw in there a 1968 Shelby GT 350 convertible and you’ve got yourself something quite special. Here to talk about the journey, not the destination, welcome Brad and Josh Glassman to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast...

If you’ve been in the car collectable world for even a short period of time you’ve heard the name Hagerty probably from multiple sources and for multiple reasons. For me personally Hagerty represents trustworthiness, a pristine reputation for fairness in premiums as an insurance provider and truthfulness in classic valuation as well. Plus they put out a way cool publication for their Drivers Club,...

Recorded poolside at my home in Ojai, California, meet George – owner, inventor, founder of Bangin Headlights.. I’ve driven a few dark roads that no matter how much my high beams put out, it just can't compare to today’s high tech lights…until now. Not only is George a Classic Mustang enthusiast and owner, he’s an entrepreneur with a dream – to brighten up everyone’s road ahead.  Ford Mustang...