Official Post 1979 Mustang Appearance Thread!

[SeanPlunk]

So ever since the new Mustang has come out there has been a raging debate about the design of the back end. Some people love it, others hate it - it seems to be very polarizing. With that in mind I have pictures of the V6, GT, and Cobra (SVT or Shelby) models of every generation since 1979. I tried to find only pictures of stock cars, but that proved difficult for the fox bodies. With that in mind, rank the front end and back end designs in order of preference and then vote for the overall best in the poll. This is based strictly on looks and not the drive train. Here are your choices:

2010 Mustang:
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/2010CobraFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/2010GTFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/2010V6Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/2010CobraRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/2010GTRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/2010V6Rear.jpg


S197 05-09 Mustang
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/S197CobraFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/S197GTFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/S197V6Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/S197CobraRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/S197GTRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/S197V6Rear.jpg


New Edge Mustang (99-04)
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/NewEdgeCobraFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/NewEdgeGTFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/NewEdgeV6Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/NewEdgeCobraRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/NewEdgeGTRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/NewEdgeV6Rear.jpg


SN95 Mustang (94-98)

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/SN95CobraFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/SN95GTFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/SN95V6Front.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/SN95CobraRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/SN95GTRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/SN95V6Rear.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

Fox Body 87-93
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/FoxCobraFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/FoxGTFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/FoxNotchFront.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/medium/FoxCobraRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/FoxGTRear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/FoxNotchRear.jpg

4 Eyed Fox Body (79-86)
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/4EYESVOFRONT.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/4EYEGTFRONT.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/FoxSVORear.jpg
http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/858/4EYEGTREAR.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

My votes in order from best to worst:

Front:
New Edge
2010 Mustang
SN95
S197
Fox Body
4 Eyed Fox Body

Rear:
New Edge
S197
SN95
Fox Body (Love the Cobra and Notch, hate the GT)
2010 Mustang
4 Eyed Fox Body

Overall:
New Edge
2010 Mustang
SN95
S197
Fox Body
4 Eyed Fox

Honorable Mention - A Notchback Fox Body would be high on my list for favorite designs :bigthumbsup:

[Leedom]

I guess I will follow Sean here...

Front:
2010 Mustnag
New Edge
SN197
SN95
Fox Body
4 Eyes

Rear:
Edge
SN197
Fox Body
2010 Mustang
SN95
4 Eyes

Overall:
New Edge
2010 Mustang
SN197
Fox Body
SN95
4 Eyes

Thing I liked most per period:
4 Eyes: nothing really
Fox Body: Notchback
SN95: Cobra hood
New Edge: Cobra lower facias/Mach1s
SN197: Fog lights in the grille
2010 Mustang: entire front end on V8s/Hips

[BRUTAL64]

1967 thru 68 Mustang.:thumbs_up::smack:

[SeanPlunk]

1967 thru 68 Mustang.:thumbs_up::smack:

I only wanted to judge cars that have come out during my lifetime ;)

[joedls]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/GTCSindesert.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/P1000606.jpg

[94cobra69ss396]

SN95 but only the Cobra or Saleen. I don't like the look of the GT front bumper.

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/IMG_1336.JPG

http://static.zoovy.com/img/stage3motorsports/-/9/96saleencobras_281.jpg

[BRUTAL64]

I only wanted to judge cars that have come out during my lifetime ;)

You young "wipper snapper" you.:judge:

[SeanPlunk]

You young "wipper snapper" you.:judge:

I'm going to create a similar thread for the Camaro shortly, but as with the Mustang I'll probably omit the first generation. I think that if I included the 1st gen Mustang or Camaro it would be the overwhelming favorite. I'm fairly confident nobody would choose the Gen 2 Mustang though :rolling:

[94cobra69ss396]

I'm going to create a similar thread for the Camaro shortly, but as with the Mustang I'll probably omit the first generation. I think that if I included the 1st gen Mustang or Camaro it would be the overwhelming favorite. I'm fairly confident nobody would choose the Gen 2 Mustang though :rolling:

This one doesn't look too bad and it run mid 13's at 105 on 225 radials with a basically stock '86 5.0.

http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/9069277+w750+st0/0604phr_14_z+1976_ford_mustang_ii+.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

This one doesn't look too bad and it run mid 13's at 105 on 225 radials with a basically stock '86 5.0.

http://image.popularhotrodding.com/f/9069277+w750+st0/0604phr_14_z+1976_ford_mustang_ii+.jpg

Wow, that actually doesn't look bad :judge:

[SeanPlunk]

SN95 but only the Cobra or Saleen. I don't like the look of the GT front bumper.

http://www.motorgen.com/pic/data/500/medium/IMG_1336.JPG

http://static.zoovy.com/img/stage3motorsports/-/9/96saleencobras_281.jpg

I agree, I'm not a big fan of the GT bumper generally. That Saleen Cobra you posted is :drool:

[BRUTAL64]

I'm going to create a similar thread for the Camaro shortly, but as with the Mustang I'll probably omit the first generation. I think that if I included the 1st gen Mustang or Camaro it would be the overwhelming favorite. I'm fairly confident nobody would choose the Gen 2 Mustang though :rolling:

You know I would NOT vote for the first gen Camaro.
I am a fan of the 70 to 73 Mustang. They make great drag cars.:thumbs_up::drink:

[BRUTAL64]

Wow, that actually doesn't look bad :judge:

I agree.:thumbs_up:

[SeanPlunk]

You know I would NOT vote for the first gen Camaro.
I am a fan of the 70 to 73 Mustang. They make great drag cars.:thumbs_up::drink:

I agree that the 70-73's are awesome, but the 1st Gen Camaro is king for me :bigthumbsup:

[BRUTAL64]

I agree that the 70-73's are awesome, but the 1st Gen Camaro is king for me :bigthumbsup:

Trust me, you don't want to drive one. Yea, look at it, but don't drive it.:suicide:

[Vettezuki]

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/GTCSindesert.jpg

http://i119.photobucket.com/albums/o151/joedls/P1000606.jpg

That's in a different league Joe.

[eric97srad]

FRONT
1. 2010
2. S197
3. Fox
4. 4 Eyes (except SVO)
5. New Edge
6. SN 95
7. 4 Eyes SVO

REAR
1. S197
2. Fox Body (LX 87-93)
3. new edge
4. SN 95 (96-98)
5. Fox Body (93 Cobra, 4 Eyes SVO, 4 Eyes LX)
6. SN 95 (94-95)
7. Fox Body (GT)
8. 2010


OVERALL
1. S197
2. Fox Body
3. 4 Eyes (Again, except for SVO)
4. New Edge
5. SN 95
6. 2010
7. 4EyesSVO


This was tough for me... I had to differentiate some of the body types by trim level or between some of the slight, yet highly impactful differences between years.

[SeanPlunk]

This was tough for me... I had to differentiate some of the body types by trim level or between some of the slight, yet highly impactful differences between years.


It is tough. For instance I would actually rank the S197 body style (besides the GT500 and the CS) low on my list because I don't like the front end that much. It's funny though, before the 2010 model the S197 didn't bother me but comparitively it looks kind of boring now.

[eric97srad]

It is tough. For instance I would actually rank the S197 body style (besides the GT500 and the CS) low on my list because I don't like the front end that much. It's funny though, before the 2010 model the S197 didn't bother me but comparitively it looks kind of boring now.

See - I mainly rated the 2010 front end so highly because of the Shelby but I don't like the rear end at all. I prefer the simplicity (you say boring, I say simple) of the S197 from the front or back (that's what she said) - even the V6.

[joedls]

I hate the back of the 2010. I think the back is the worst looking Mustang rear ever. And I don't like the front as much as the S197, but the side of the 2010 probably has the best lines of the years in your poll. Overall, I had to go with the S197, beacuse I don't think you can do anything to the 2010 to make that rear look anywhere near acceptable, to me.

[SeanPlunk]

I hate the back of the 2010. I think the back is the worst looking Mustang rear ever. And I don't like the front as much as the S197, but the side of the 2010 probably has the best lines of the years in your poll. Overall, I had to go with the S197, beacuse I don't think you can do anything to the 2010 to make that rear look anywhere near acceptable, to me.

Interesting. I totally disagree on the front. I think the 2010 is the best front end on a mainstream Mustang since the 1st Gen cars. I am not a huge fan of the back. Ideally I would love it if the new Mustang retained the current front and profile, but had the backend of the S197 cars. It would be almost perfect then.

[SeanPlunk]

See - I mainly rated the 2010 front end so highly because of the Shelby but I don't like the rear end at all. I prefer the simplicity (you say boring, I say simple) of the S197 from the front or back (that's what she said) - even the V6.

I prefer the back of the S197 to the current car. However, I prefer the front and profile of the 2010 10x to the normal S197 cars (not including the Shelby and California Special S197's).

[enkeivette]

The New Edge, Cobra only. V6 verts are gay. GTs and Machs are cool, but the Cobra bumpers really make that car.

[SeanPlunk]

The New Edge, Cobra only. V6 verts are gay. GTs and Machs are cool, but the Cobra bumpers really make that car.

I agre, but only on the 03 and 04's. The 99 and 01 bumper never looked right to me:

http://static.howstuffworks.com/gif/1999-2000-2001-2002-2003-2004-ford-mustang-specifications-1.jpg

Oh, and I think this is the baddest looking New Edge Mustang:

http://www.freewebs.com/bykobap4c/Ford%20Mustang%20Cobra.jpg

[joedls]

Interesting. I totally disagree on the front. I think the 2010 is the best front end on a mainstream Mustang since the 1st Gen cars.

It's understandable that you would prefer that front end. You're a big fan of the New Edge. Me, not so much. I like the S197 front end because it reminds me more of a 69 and everyone knows that the 69 Boss 429 was the best Mustang ever built.

[enkeivette]

I agre, but only on the 03 and 04's. The 99 and 01 bumper never looked right to me:

:iagree:

The blown Cobras only.

I'd like to see the 03/ 04 rear end or something similar graphted onto the 2010 Mustang.

[SeanPlunk]

It's understandable that you would prefer that front end. You're a big fan of the New Edge. Me, not so much. I like the S197 front end because it reminds me more of a 69 and everyone knows that the 69 Boss 429 was the best Mustang ever built.

That car is GORGEOUS!!!

[enkeivette]

It's understandable that you would prefer that front end. You're a big fan of the New Edge. Me, not so much. I like the S197 front end because it reminds me more of a 69 and everyone knows that the 69 Boss 429 was the best Mustang ever built.

...GT500

[joedls]

...GT500

What about the GT500? And which GT500 are you referring to?

[joedls]

That car is GORGEOUS!!!

Here's the jewel that makes me drool.

[SeanPlunk]

What about the GT500? And which GT500 are you referring to?

If it's this one, I have to agree that it's one of the best looking Mustangs ever:

http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Galerie/Shelby/Shelby_GT500_Eleanor_1967/Shelby_GT500_Eleanor_1967_01.jpg

[SeanPlunk]

Here's the jewel that makes me drool.

Agreed.

"These cars were rated conservatively at 375 horsepower (280 kW) and 450ft·lbf of torque. Actual output was well over 500 horsepower (370 kW). The manufacturers and dealers only listed 375hp because of legal issues and rising insurance costs."

:drool:

[joedls]

Agreed.

"These cars were rated conservatively at 375 horsepower (280 kW) and 450ft·lbf of torque. Actual output was well over 500 horsepower (370 kW). The manufacturers and dealers only listed 375hp because of legal issues and rising insurance costs."

:drool:

And it didn't take much more than a cam swap to get to 700 HP.

[joedls]

If it's this one, I have to agree that it's one of the best looking Mustangs ever:

http://www.dreams-cars.net/images/Galerie/Shelby/Shelby_GT500_Eleanor_1967/Shelby_GT500_Eleanor_1967_01.jpg

That's not a GT500. It's a recreation of a movie car that was called a GT500. It is a great looking car, though. My favorite is still the Boss 429.

[enkeivette]

What about the GT500? And which GT500 are you referring to?

The real one that my Dad used to have, way cooler than anything else that rolled out of Ford in 69, IMHO.

[joedls]

The real one that my Dad used to have, way cooler than anything else that rolled out of Ford in 69, IMHO.

Which year did your Dad have. The GT500 was made from 67-70. And actually, I think Shelby made a few 71 & 72 GT500s for the European market.

[BADDASSC6]

1) I'll go with a 95 Cobra R or a 96 Mystic Cobra as far as my favorite looking mustangs.

2) Close second are the Notch backs.

If I we're going racing I would go ith a terminator cobra like Sean's. That's a 11 second car if a man ever got behind the wheel.:rolling:. J/K I love the car though it looks like a Space shuttle.

[SeanPlunk]

1) I'll go with a 95 Cobra R or a 96 Mystic Cobra as far as my favorite looking mustangs.

2) Close second are the Notch backs.

If I we're going racing I would go ith a terminator cobra like Sean's. That's a 11 second car if a man ever got behind the wheel.:rolling:. J/K I love the car though it looks like a Space shuttle.

LOL, I hate your face :surrender:

Good choices though, I really like the look of the SN95 Cobras and Mystic's are cool as well :bigthumbsup:

[Vettezuki]

And it didn't take much more than a cam swap to get to 700 HP.

I'm looking for it, but there was an article where all these mythical engines of old were strapped to an engine dyno and measured using modern SAE standards and techniques. The myths got knocked down a notch or two.

[SeanPlunk]

This is full of win (accept for the bird crap on the front stripe, LOL):

http://forums.bradbarnett.net/attachment.php?attachmentid=76606&d=1247600449

[joedls]

I'm looking for it, but there was an article where all these mythical engines of old were strapped to an engine dyno and measured using modern SAE standards and techniques. The myths got knocked down a notch or two.

The street engines were a big disappointment, because they were choked down. That engine needed to breathe. It needed a cam, exhaust, bigger carb. But Boss 429 equipped cars dominated the 1969 NASCAR season. They won 30 out of 52 races.

[SeanPlunk]

The street engines were a big disappointment, because they were choked down. That engine needed to breathe. It needed a cam, exhaust, bigger carb. But Boss 429 equipped cars dominated the 1969 NASCAR season. They won 30 out of 52 races.

That's damn impressive actually. How much do Boss 429 Mustangs go for now? I'd imagine 150k+?

[joedls]

That's damn impressive actually. How much do Boss 429 Mustangs go for now? I'd imagine 150k+?

I'm not in touch with the market anymore, but a few years ago, I knew of a few top-of-the-line examples that went for $500K+. I think one even went for $600K.

[SeanPlunk]

I'm not in touch with the market anymore, but a few years ago, I knew of a few top-of-the-line examples that went for $500K+. I think one even went for $600K.

:eek::surrender:

[Vettezuki]

I'm not in touch with the market anymore, but a few years ago, I knew of a few top-of-the-line examples that went for $500K+. I think one even went for $600K.

If it's anything like the other heavyweight muscle cars, they've come WAY down off that lofty peak.

[joedls]

If it's anything like the other heavyweight muscle cars, they've come WAY down off that lofty peak.

I just saw an ad for one on the Boss 302 website that is an absolutely beautiful Grabber Green version for $300K.

[Vettezuki]

I just saw an ad for one on the Boss 302 website that is an absolutely beautiful Grabber Green version for $300K.

That's rather less than $500-600k. Anybody who bought at that peak as an investment may be waiting a long time for it to get back to that level. So Joe, when you gonna pick it up? Just be sure to steer clear of those pesky loading docks. :nutkick:

[joedls]

That's rather less than $500-600k. Anybody who bought at that peak as an investment may be waiting a long time for it to get back to that level. So Joe, when you gonna pick it up? Just be sure to steer clear of those pesky loading docks. :nutkick:

Yeah, the cars that went for $500K - $600K were very low-mile, concourse cars. Those are far and few between. I'm not even sure the seller of the $300K will get his asking price. I won't be getting any Boss 429s. I remember when I could afford one at $100K, but couldn't get myself to pull the trigger.