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Mustang V8: ‘You want it, we’ll keep building it’, says Ford boss

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Ford will keep building the petrol-powered V8 Mustang as long as there’s demand for it – or until US environmental lawmakers rule it out of existence. That’s the word from the carmaker’s executive chairman William Clay Ford Junior at the launch at the Detroit motor show of the seventh-generation muscle car. Ford Jnr, great-grandson of company founder Henry, told media at … [Read more...] about Mustang V8: ‘You want it, we’ll keep building it’, says Ford boss

Mustang Bullitt hits road on Isle of Man

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The Isle of Man TT is among the most famous motorsport festivals in the world. Every year, over two weeks, 30 million fans tune in to see top motorcyclists test their talent on the incredible “Mountain Course”. But you don’t have to be on two wheels to get the best out of the course. British motoring writer Steve Sutcliffe got behind the wheel of the Ford Mustang Bullitt, on … [Read more...] about Mustang Bullitt hits road on Isle of Man

Ford Guards colour of Mustang honouring 1968 movie Bullitt

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So, Ford has produced a 2018 Mustang in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the classic car chase movie, Bullitt. Same colour as the Mustang GT Fastback used in the 1968 blockbuster, too – Dark Highland Green. A little background here. In March 2016, my partner Janine decided she would like to buy the Ford Mustang that New Zealand motoring drivers were testing. It had … [Read more...] about Ford Guards colour of Mustang honouring 1968 movie Bullitt

Ford delivers ‘Bullitt’ Mustang for classic film’s 50th birthday

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The first clue that Ford would deliver a special Mustang to mark the 50th anniversary of the movie Bullitt came when it withdrew the colour Guard from its inventory. Guard is a dark green similar to the signature Dark Highland Green of the Mustang GT Fastback driven by Hollywood star Steve McQueen (above) in the classic 1968 film chase. Ford NZ communications manager … [Read more...] about Ford delivers ‘Bullitt’ Mustang for classic film’s 50th birthday