03.02.2018 – by Rufus – The Mustang as it first appeared is, in my opinion, the ancestor to the Stinger in many ways. Slightly derivative of European influences of the time, yet distinctly its own persona. A sporty car available at several price points, with performance from mild to wild, yet with all trim levels sharing the same basic appearance.
It seized upon a hungry market and filled a niche no one in the industry seemed to know was even there, suddenly upending the established auto hierarchy. Its fresh, youthful appeal became the poster child of fanboys, enthusiasts, and casual drivers alike, and managed to spark a genuinely emotional response from its owners.
It became an instant “it” commodity, angering those who thought their Caddy or Bonneville was far more deserving of attention than this upstart, especially since it could be had for far less coin at the entry level. It wasn’t a dedicated sports car, yet could still be had with impressive performance (for the time) and became the platform for genuine high-performance from hot rodders of all stripes looking to eke out road chops to match its looks. It could be personalized both from the factory as well as the aftermarket to reflect the personality of the owner, or left stock and still catch longing looks from passersby. Continue reading Is the first generation Stinger a direct descendant of the first generation Mustang?