We all know one of the best Ford Mustang rebirths of legend in the past year has been the 2012 Boss 302 Mustang…hands down.  The return of the infamous Ford 5.0-liter V8 power plant has done more for the Mustang brand than simply power the 2012 Mustang GT with a 5-oh, it has redefined a new sense of world-class quality within the Ford vehicle lineup.

Ford the 2012 year, Wards Auto has named the Ford Mustang Boss 302 V8 engine as one of the 10 best in contention.  After capping 2011 with honors, the Ford 5.0 redux has once again shown its blue blood takes the cake in the categories of excellence, refinement, quality, and most importantly to us, power with reliability.  What’s more, the Mustang’s 5.0 V8 was the largest displacement engine in the top 10 and the sole v-banked 8-cylinder to receive notoriety.  Even more interesting?  The 5.0 is amongst good company on the top 10 list, with other makes like Audi and BMW padding up the additional awards.

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We have covered several Ford Mustang historians, artists, and enthusiasts in the past, and now we are back to show you a few more pieces from Jim Gerdom, of Design Factory Art (est. 1975).  Recently, Jim has undergone some heart complications in the midst of ramping up for the Holiday commercial season.  He’s got a numerous amount of prints and some originals of fast Fords–and many Ford Mustangs.  If you have been near Kenny Brown Performance or made it to the latest SEMA shows, then you have surely come across this man’s fine artwork.

Take a peek at some samples of Jim’s work and be sure to browse through his entire portfolio on his website!  Keep reading for more details…

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The 2013 Ford Mustang has made its official debut at the 2011 Los Angeles International Auto Show. We have come to expect the unexpected with all things Mustang in the past contemporary generations, so seeing the next phase of the legendary pony car, simply put, keeps the passion for this automobile on fire.  The 2013 Mustang receives some exterior touches to exude a more aggressive grille & front fascia, fantastic LED lighting, and several different “nice to have” features that make the Mustang the much more appealing to a wider audience.

What’s more, the 2013 Mustang offers up some of these nifty features without losing any of its core panache and attractive sportiness.  SelectShift automatic transmissions, LED bar lighting, a 4.2″ LCD interactive display, braking assist on hills for manual transmissions…just scratch the surface of the awesomeness that is the next Ford Mustang.

Keep reading to get the full scoop in the PR from Ford.  Also, stay tuned as the week cruises along–we aim to post up some nice wallpapers & galleries for the eye candy fan in all of us!

Details:  2013 Shelby GT500 | 2013 Boss 302 | 2013 Ford Mustang

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After seeing how much attention went into the 2013 Ford Mustang for the masses, we knew that the 2013 Shelby GT500 would have an even more impressive showing on the docket in Los Angeles today.  The 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 will be propelled by an all-aluminum 5.8-liter (351 c.i. anyone?) supercharged V8, rolling along with 650hp and 600 lb-ft of twisting force.  Additionally, Ford and the SVT team with Shelby’s crew left no stone unturned with updates and improvements to the entire powertrain, braking systems, gearing, and suspension tuning.

If that’s not enough, the new Shelby GT500 also gets a redesigned front grille, providing additional downforce at speed, an menacing splitter, roaring exhaust, and lots more fine touches any Mustang enthusiast will appreciate.

So what are you waiting for?  Get going and check out all the fine tuning Ford’s done to the next Mustang Shelby GT500!

Details:  2013 Shelby GT500 | 2013 Boss 302 | 2013 Ford Mustang

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It’s no secret any longer…the 2013 Ford Mustang Boss 302 is back and is here to stay.  The updated 2013 Boss 302 builds upon the inaugural success of the 1970s legend’s rebirth in the 2012 model year.  How, you say?  Insane graphics, new paint hues, a rear seat delete, and so many more tweaks that make this car significantly resemble its namesake from the muscle car’s pinnacle era.

We had the first-hand chance to rip up the track in a 2012 Boss 302, and it was quite possibly the best performing, and yet, most refined Mustang to date.  It’s crazy to imagine just what the Ford team could possibly do to make such a great thing…even greater.

There’s so much more in store than we can lead in upon within the confines of a simple introduction, so you’d better check all the mess out in the official PR from Ford!

Details:  2013 Shelby GT500 | 2013 Boss 302 | 2013 Ford Mustang

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So what happens when “the one” Ford Mustang you’ve always been after just continues to remain elusive?  Give up?  Never.  Hit up custom craft car makers?  Maybe.  Get the shell straight from Ford, licensed, and ready to slap parts on?  Yes.  Wait…what?

You read right.  Ford’s opened up a whole new door for the rest of us that aren’t into completely ad hoc kits or can’t find that perfect resto-mod opportunity by offering up 1964½, 1965, or 1966 Ford Mustang body shells made from high-quality automotive-quality steel, surpassing material strength found in the original production Mustangs.

So when are these awesome pieces hitting the (after)market?  Quite soon–November 1st, 2011 at the SEMA show in Las Vegas.  Keep reading for the full scoop in the official Press Release from Ford Motor Company.

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Alright, Ford Mustang fans…we have a nice, new tidbit for you about getting the original details on your Fox-body Mustang(s). The same crew from Marti Auto Works is back to let it be known that the detailed reports for owners of 1987 through 1993 Ford vehicles (of course, the legendary Mustang) are now up for grabs. Aside from the Ford Mustang build & option reporting, there is now complete coverage for every Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury model for this same time period. We told you earlier this year Marti would have the data out on 1987 – 1993 FoMoCo vehicles, and they have done it, well ahead of year’s end!

Keep reading to get the full scoop in the Press Release which follows.

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Details surrounding the 2013 Mustang Shelby GT500 have surfaced as part of a new labor agreement between Ford & the UAW, foreshadowing what should lead to a modular rendition of the 351ci / 5.8l Romeo-built power plant, slated to land in the 2013 Shelby GT500. Sources say this engine should easily pump out over 600hp, putting Ford Mustang ahead of the ZL1 in the race to the moon. “How so?”, some might ask…well, the reported 5.8l V8 is to be supercharged as well.

Keep your eyes peeled for more 2013 Mustang and Shelby GT500 details as 2013 approaches…

Source: MustangHeaven

If there’s one thing for certain in these uncertain times, it’s there is no shortfall when it comes to the attention a Ford Mustang gets. Once by Ford Engineers & Line workers, more by potential buyers, and loads more once the coveted legend finds the way to its home stable.  What sets the Mustang everyone knows & loves apart is the fact it’s got a great aftermarket following and Ford knows it.  What’s more, Ford has sought to grasp some of those same alleyway customizations and bring them to the limelight as valid manufacturer-sanctioned options for the showroom.

The latest marketing montage Ford has in-pocket is another configuration / customization website for the 2012 Mustang.  The new Ford Mustang Customizer site lets enthusiasts custom-craft their very own Mustang based upon a myriad of choices & options.  Up on deck is the capability to tweak out the 2012 Mustang V6, the 2012 Mustang GT, a 2012 Mustang Boss 302, or a 2012 Shelby GT500, including three different backdrops, nearly a half-dozen shot angles, and a wide selection of options to choose from.  Also, once a custom 2012 Mustang is created, the concept can be shared via social media sites, such as Facebook & Twitter, to exhibit and optionally engage in a “battle mode” of sorts where votes are cast for the coolest 2012 Mustang.

The site officially goes live  Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2011.  Until then, check out the rest of the story in the Ford Press Release that follows.

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As if the 2011 Mustang and the 2012 Mustang haven’t had enough time both the spotlight and within the crystal ball, Ford keeps trickling out information about the 2013 Mustang…while the ‘mill continues to push out could-be intel on the 2015 Mustang.  So, what do we have here in the now?  Some decent (and concrete, woot!) details surround the upcoming massaging of the Ford Mustang BOSS 302.  The 2013 BOSS 302 is going to get several new hues along with SYNC, HID lighting out front and a slick 4.2″ LCD message center, including MyColor.

In addition to some additional appliqué, the 2013 Mustang BOSS 302 is also expected to get some updates cosmetically…hopefully, we’ll see some hints of what’s to come down the road as we approach the 50th Anniversary of Ford Mustang.

OK…enough chatter–what’s in store for the 2013 BOSS Mustang?  Keep reading to get the rest of the scoop!

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