Guest Magoo Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 In this edition of Dreams and Nightmares, we explore the design roots of the original Ford Mustang. Lots of goofy prototypes. 4-door Mustangs! 2-seat Mustangs! Wagon Mustangs! Fun stuff. Dreams and Nightmares---the Ford Mustang Edition | Mac's Motor City Garage.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINC400 Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I have to wonder if the dates on all of the pics are correct. Some dated 1962 look almost like the finished product. While others like the one above, also from 1962, look nothing like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldcarfudd Posted September 26, 2013 Share Posted September 26, 2013 I sure would have liked to see that first one as a ragtop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank29u Posted September 27, 2013 Share Posted September 27, 2013 the 4 door reminds me of the "stretched" Corvette I saw in Boston area in mid '80s. It was at a limo rental garage. wish I had a picture! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted September 29, 2013 Share Posted September 29, 2013 the 4 door reminds me of the "stretched" Corvette I saw in Boston area in mid '80s. It was at a limo rental garage. wish I had a picture!I think I remember a four-door Corvette -- made Road & Track, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest lordairgtar Posted October 10, 2013 Share Posted October 10, 2013 (edited) Monogram models also had made a 4 door Vette kit, but I digress. This is about Ford Mustangs. On the scale side, IMC (Industro-Motive Corp) molded a couple of kits in 1/25th scale. The Mustang II concept and the Cougar Vignale. These later were brought out by Lindberg after they acquired the tooling from IMC. I liked the four door only because it's interesting to me. The station wagon was actually able to be purchased. Intermeccanica made a few of these based on the 65 or 66 Mustang. Quite nicely done in fact. There was one near my town I saw for a long time. It's now gone and I don't know where it went to. Edited October 10, 2013 by lordairgtar More info (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D Yaros Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 My initial reaction when seeing the first car pictured was "Corvair" (roofline, tail)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TexRiv_63 Posted October 11, 2013 Share Posted October 11, 2013 I always liked the Milano concept car. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Magoo Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 My initial reaction when seeing the first car pictured was "Corvair" (roofline, tail)?Sure, I can see it. Also some Karmann influence. To me the look is European. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 This looks more like a Pontiac. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bleach Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Back to the future anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 (edited) I have to wonder if the dates on all of the pics are correct. Some dated 1962 look almost like the finished product. While others like the one above, also from 1962, look nothing like it.Mustang debuted in April 64, having missed its launch date of September 63. So the design would have been finalized in 1962 . The first car must be one that got turned down. The second, 4 door proposal is dated January 63. By this time the final Mustang design would have been locked up. So this was a proposed 4 door version that also got voted down.By the way did anyone notice how much the 65 Falcon resembles the Mustang? I saw a billboard for the new Falcon and my first thought was that they sure loused up the new Mustang lol. Edited October 16, 2013 by Rusty_OToole (see edit history) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 By the way did anyone notice how much the 65 Falcon resembles the Mustang? I saw a billboard for the new Falcon and my first thought was that they sure loused up the new Mustang lol.I'm not sure I follow you,Rusty. The 65 Falcon was nearly identical to the 64 (save for a split grille) which was introduced in fall of 63. Do you mean the 66 Falcon, which was way different? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I think this one was constructed, but it gives you an idea of what a Mustang wagon would have looked like... not bad really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Of course Dearborn never even dreamt of a Ute version.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rusty_OToole Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 I'm not sure I follow you,Rusty. The 65 Falcon was nearly identical to the 64 (save for a split grille) which was introduced in fall of 63. Do you mean the 66 Falcon, which was way different?You are right, I was thinking of the 66 Falcon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Byrd Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 Referencing the picture of the "Shelby" looking wagon in post 14, at a Mustang and Ford show in Knoxville, Tn. several years ago, there was a gorgeous '67 Mustang wagon. The folks had used a full sized wagon's top and sectioned it down I think. I took pictures of it and they were published in the old original "Super Ford" magazine before John sold it to the big guys. The car was pale yellow, and I still have my original photos, but the magazine pics were black and white. That Shelby looking one is gorgeous too ! There was also a dark green '65 or '66 Mustang wagon on the front of a '60's magazine, Car and Driver I believe... As for the Mustero, there was one at a Mustang meet in Chattanooga, Tn. show in the late '70's too. I think there may be more of these little lookers out there than most of us know. And for my final offer, in '68 thru '70 in Ft. Worth, Tx, there was a '58 Edsel Ranchero that was also SO tempting. Thanks for this thread, Mac, great as usual !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
R Walling Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 As a 65 Mustang owner, I almost threw up over some of the pics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BillP Posted October 18, 2013 Share Posted October 18, 2013 I was at the US Formula one race at Watkins Glen in 1962 where Ford introduced the Mustang 1 concept car. The car was fully operational and driven on some hot laps by Dan Gurney. It was built by Troutman Barnes and is now in the Henry Ford Museum. I don't know how to load photos but images on google. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Mellor NJ Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 There's a lot of pictures of the Mustang I around. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curti Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 Personally, I think the Mustang wagon and ute are quite attractive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whtbaron Posted October 19, 2013 Share Posted October 19, 2013 I do too, but I don't know if I could ever cut up a nice original to build one. The Sawzall would definitely make me cry. The Mustang 1 on the other hand, is almost begging for a torch! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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