Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Here's some of the topics we go over today on Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast: Tell me about Roush Performance when you were a little kid, what do you remember most about growing up in the Roush house? When did you know you were going to get involved in the family business? Would you say there was a learning curve or did it come naturally for you? You shared some proud moments with your dad...

Answers to questions on the podcast guest interview application:   Do you own an early year Mustang?:  yes    What do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs?:  I am Mustang Klaus the founder and CEO of the biggest private Mustang Club. The Mustang Owners Club. With over 420.000 members and fellows. Monthly reach out to over 23 Million.   Since 1 year Automobil Influencer...

Questions I ask Mustang Marie: Natasha versus Mustang Marie -- which is your preference? Who inspired you? Why the fascination with classic Mustangs? Are you a social media pro turned Mustang fanatic or Mustang fanatic turned social media pro? Tell me all about your purchase -- name, rank and specs do tell. Why was having a survivor important to you? Are you are a wash and wax owner or an under th...

Topics we discuss on today's episode: Mike Rey and John Clor referral -- you are in amazing company. How did you get tangled up with those guys? Dinner table -- pick 5 Mustang/Ford heroes you would want to have dinner with? Talk to me about your superpower for a moment, what do you think it is? What’s in your garage? Coupe, Convertible or Fastback Bullitt -- overpriced or priced right? Mach-E -- t...

Ford Mustang community, if you are looking to buy or sell a Classic Mustang, head over to www. TheMustangPodcast.com/marketplace and we will share your Mustang (if a seller) or your wish list (if you are a buyer). Every week we will select a spotlight Mustang on our show.   Directly from the show's preliminary Q&A:   What do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs?: I hel...

Show Sponsor: MotorCity Grind - Jim Chatas Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/motorcitygrind17/ Instagram - MotorCityGrind 17 - https://www.instagram.com/motorcitygrind17/ Links mentioned in the show: Tom Scarpello, Revology Episode: https://ford-mustang-the-first-generation-the-early-years-podcast.simplecast.com/episodes/tom-scarpello-revology-founder-interview Roush Performace Engines https://w...

Questions I ask Jim during our interview: Take me through the early stages of Mustang Restoration -- you have a meeting with a new customer before they decide -- what does that process look like. Tell me when you realized your passion would be your business?  What did you do before Motorcity Grind? Share some symptoms telling a classic pony owner that it is time to restore? Who is on your team? Ho...

From a description of Jimmy's book on Amazon: Look back at the original Ford Mustang’s inception, design, development, and production from the perspective of Gale Halderman, an award-winning designer and stylist who was at the epicenter of the action. Gale Halderman’s initial design sketch formed the basis of the Mustang. He reveals his involvement in the project and offers a unique first-hand acc...

Responses to Show's Preliminary Q&A WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING AND IS IT RELATED TO CLASSIC CARS OR MUSTANGS? I am a freelance designer, writer and photographer for not only Mustang books, but hobby "how-to" books on scale modeling. I also do graphic design and book design. A few of my props have appeared on popular TV shows. IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIFIC YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ON THE SHOW? IF YOU...

So in prep for the interview of course I watched the Steve McQueen San Francisco car chase between McQueen’s fastback and the Charger. I swear that charger lost all of its hubcaps and yet they regenerated after every cut. Tell me all about your Bullitt experience in a 2019 6-speed, 480 horsepower version? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=no7XR7s8Z7o   Questions I ask Matt Stone during the interview...

Mike Rey's answers to our interview Q&A Do you own an early year Mustang? I own a 1993 Mustang GT Convertible and a 2005 Mustang GT What do you do for a living and is it related to classic cars or Mustangs? I have been the President of the Mustang Owners Club of Southeastern Michigan aka MOCSEM for the last 15 years, was on the launch team with Ford for the 2015 Mustang and GT350, worked 4 years w...

Answers to our Interview Q&A provided by John Clor: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING AND IS IT RELATED TO CLASSIC CARS OR MUSTANGS? I am the Enthusiast Communications Manager for Ford Performance, plus I lead the Ford Performance Club Connect program as well as manage all of the Ford enthusiast content on FordPerformance.com. I'm also a regular monthly columnist for Mustang Times, the Mustang Club of A...

From our podcast interview application: WHAT DO YOU DO FOR A LIVING AND IS IT RELATED TO CLASSIC CARS OR MUSTANGS? I'm MustangMedic, I have been at this since 2011. We are forming MustangMedic Ranch a nonprofit that will restore classic muscle cars to support charities to restore people. IS THERE ANYTHING SPECIFIC YOU WOULD LIKE TO SHARE ON THE SHOW? IF YOU ARE IN THE CLASSIC CAR BUSINESS (SELLING...

History of Mustang (via Wiki) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vehicle_identification_number Since it was introduced four months before the normal start of the 1965 production year and manufactured alongside 1964 Ford Falcons and 1964 Mercury Comets , the earliest Mustangs are widely referred to as the 1964½ model by enthusiasts. Nevertheless, all "1964½" cars were given 1965 U.S. standard VINs at th...

Some of the questions I ask Chris on today's episode: How long have you been listening to the show? What do you like about it? Fill in some of the gaps. The car has only had 2 owners, both in your family and 1 was you correct? Has it always been a prized possession in your family? What one option do you wish the car had? Who is the next in line to get the car? What are some of the issues you have...

I’ve had a chance to talk shop with replica makers, full service restorers, parts specialist, museum directors and concours experts, but no one drives traffic like Chris "The Doc" Ingrassia of Mustang Restorations, Inc. Website: Mustang Restorations, Inc. http://www.mustangrestoration.net Talking with Chris about: What it’s like to work with his three sons & the roles they play here at the shop. H...

Every once in a while you run into a great story, and today is a great story. It’s the story of David Stewart, a K-Code Mustang owner that got the car from his dad, who got the Mustang in the late 80’s. Today's episode shares the journey David took to  ownership and his love affair with his dad's Mustang. David Stewart - Guest Interview Application What do you do for a living and is it related to...

Marcus Anghel Anghel Restorations Email: marcus@anghelrestorations.com   Websites:  www.anghelrestorations.com    www.lawmanmustang.com Anyone that has gotten the attention of Jay Leno has got my attention as well. Marcus Anghel of Anghel Restorations specializes in quality concours correct first generation Mustang, Boss and Shelby restorations, parts and services. Here to share his expertise. If...

Welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast. After 55 years, the Mustang World now has a dedicated Museum located in Concord, North Carolina. The 40,000 sq. ft. building showcases between 55 to 60 Mustangs. These Mustangs will include classics, modified, racing and a few unique versions. The goal is to show the automotive world the many reasons why the Mustang is one of the most popular "pony...

Jason Engel Classic Recreations www.1967FastBack.com Jason Engel of Classic Recreations has had a love affair with Shelby Vintage Mustangs as well cars since he can remember. Building these from the ground up, he and his team are doing approximately 30 cars a year putting 2500-3000 man hours into each one of these ponies and he is loving where it’s all going.  Questions I ask Jason: Are these all...

Of all the guests I’ve interviewed since starting Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast, my guest today, Thom Singer is the only one I have knew before launching this show. As the host of widely popular Cool Things Entrepreneurs do, I’ll add a link to the show notes for that show, Thom is a fellow podcaster, Mustang enthusiast, amazing story teller, very funny comedian and all around good guy, exc...

If you ever browsed around the CJ Pony Parts website, chances are good you have seen today’s guest Bill Tumas. Bill makes everything look ultra clean, easy and laser focused. His video content helps CJ sell tons of parts and honestly without Bill’s instruction I am not sure I’d be as loyal as I am to CJ Pony parts. Here to talk shop, pieces and parts, welcome Bill to Ford Mustang, The Early Years...

Rich Golisch (don’t share last name) Phone: (714) 875-7615 Email: rich@mustangconnection.com Website: www. MustangConnection.com With over 12 million YouTube views and what seems like hundreds of videos and close to 30,000 subscribers Rich from Mustang Connection is no accidental celeb. He’s turned his passion into a business. Not only does he collect and restore classic Mustangs he provides pre-p...

Chris Ingrassia http://www.mustangrestoration.net/ He has our most downloaded episode to date because he is “The Doc.” And while this doc doesn’t make house calls, he does make car calls. As president of Mustang Restorations Inc., Chris “The Doc” Ingrassia is back today to answer your questions. Questions we ask Chris on today’s episode : What have you been up to, trying to get on your schedule is...

Tom Scarpello, Founder of Revology Cars, interview Email: tom@revologycars.com Website: www.revologycars.com Imagine being able to create your dream car, old school looks and new school performance, handling and systems. Whether it be a 1965 Mustang Coupe, a 65 Fastback or classic Mustang 66 convertible. Tom Scarpello has created this dream, and made it available to the world. His dream. The marke...