Shake, rattle and roll
If you're in your thirties like me, your dad probably gave you nausea by telling you how much fun he had behind the wheel of his musclecars. They were medium-sized cars with big engines, little or no handling, but full of charisma. At the time, fuel and insurance were dirt cheap.
Today, buying such a car at the same age as when our parents owned them is unthinkable. Gasoline is ten times more expensive, and insurance companies are smarter than before; they know very well how you'll drive a musclecar, and will charge you accordingly for insurance coverage.
The retro look: it sells
If the Mustang survived the most recent oil crisis and the rise in gas prices, it's probably because buyers are attracted by the look of this stallion. Ford's designers succeeded in creating a car that reminds us of its glorious past while still being aerodynamic.
The caved-in headlights, giant fog lamps and vertical taillights all recall the 1964-1969 Mustangs. In addition, our test car is clad with racing stripes and 18-inch polished alloy wheels, and draws more attention than cars costing much more.
The retrospect theme carries on inside the car, too. The chrome-trimmed wheel, the instrument panel with slim and tall numerals as well as the leather patchwork on the seats remind us that forty years ago, cars were actually quite stylish. The most modern element in the cockpit, the navigation system, works well and benefits from a touch-screen, which makes its operation much easier.
If you're in your thirties like me, your dad probably gave you nausea by telling you how much fun he had behind the wheel of his musclecars. They were medium-sized cars with big engines, little or no handling, but full of charisma. At the time, fuel and insurance were dirt cheap.
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| The Mustang is the pony car par excellence. |
Today, buying such a car at the same age as when our parents owned them is unthinkable. Gasoline is ten times more expensive, and insurance companies are smarter than before; they know very well how you'll drive a musclecar, and will charge you accordingly for insurance coverage.
The retro look: it sells
If the Mustang survived the most recent oil crisis and the rise in gas prices, it's probably because buyers are attracted by the look of this stallion. Ford's designers succeeded in creating a car that reminds us of its glorious past while still being aerodynamic.
The caved-in headlights, giant fog lamps and vertical taillights all recall the 1964-1969 Mustangs. In addition, our test car is clad with racing stripes and 18-inch polished alloy wheels, and draws more attention than cars costing much more.
The retrospect theme carries on inside the car, too. The chrome-trimmed wheel, the instrument panel with slim and tall numerals as well as the leather patchwork on the seats remind us that forty years ago, cars were actually quite stylish. The most modern element in the cockpit, the navigation system, works well and benefits from a touch-screen, which makes its operation much easier.
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| The 1968 Ford Mustang. |