Centennial Mustangs
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Flash1966
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Don't feel too bad, it was fairly limited production (meaning you don't have a lot of owners around to actually start the registry) and it's still pretty new. There isn't a 40th Anniversary registry yet either and there were a lot more than 750 of those produced.
mogs01gt said:
FORD CENTENNIAL-EDITION VEHICLES MARK COMPANY’S FIRST 100 YEARS
WASHINGTON, Dec. 19, 2002 – Five new limited-edition vehicles, designed to mark Ford Motor Company’s 100th year of building automobiles, will be displayed for the first time ever at the 2002 Washington Auto Show.
The three comprehensively-equipped Centennial-edition cars – the 2003 Ford Mustang, Focus and Taurus – and two trucks – the 2003 Ford F-Series Super Duty and Explorer – will be on display at the Washington Convention Center from Dec. 26 through Jan. 1, 2003.
In honor of Henry Ford, who established Ford Motor Company on June 16, 1903 and invented the moving assembly line, the Centennial-editions will be available in “any color so long as it is black.”
In 1914, Ford famously ordered his Highland Park (Mich.) Model T factory to use black paint exclusively. The move was borne out of Ford’s zeal for simplicity, efficiency and affordability: black enamel paint dried faster than other colors, which meant more cars could be built each day at a lower cost. The same year, Ford slashed the workday from 10 to eight hours and introduced the $5 per day minimum wage – more than double the prevailing rate.
The combination of low production costs, affordable prices and generous wages helped mobilize society: Model T prices dropped from $850 at introduction to less than $300 by the early 1920s, and annual sales soared from roughly 300,000 units to a peak of more than 1.8 million.
“Henry Ford’s vision was to offer honest, reliable and affordable transportation for the masses. That’s exactly what Ford stands for today,” said Jim O’Connor, Ford Motor Company group vice president for North America Marketing, Sales and Service.
In addition to black clearcoat exterior paint, all Ford Centennial-edition vehicles include:
Premium Verona-grain Imola leather seating surfaces in two-tone parchment.
Ford 100th Anniversary deck lid and side badges.
A commemorative key chain and watch.
A copy of the limited edition, lavishly illustrated coffee table book, “The Ford Century.”
Each vehicle also includes a black leather owner’s guide portfolio with the embossed signatures of Henry Ford, his son Edsel Ford (company president from 1919 – 1943), Edsel’s son Henry Ford II (company president from 1945 – 1960 and chairman from 1960 – 1980) and Henry Ford’s great grandson, William Clay Ford, Jr. (chairman 1999 – 2001; chairman and chief executive office, 2001– present). Standard equipment for each Centennial model is extensive:
Ford Mustang Centennial coupe and convertible: 17-inch premium alloy wheels; anti-lock brakes and traction control; dual exhaust; power driver’s seat with power lumbar support; leather-wrapped steering wheel; and Mach 460 AM/FM Stereo with six-disc CD changer.
Ford Focus Centennial Edition sedan: 16-inch aluminum wheels; rear spoiler; fog lamps; leather-wrapped steering wheel with tilt and telescoping column; AM/FM Stereo with CD and MP3 player; and driver’s seat lumbar support.
Ford Taurus Centennial Edition sedan: 16-inch machined aluminum wheels; AM/FM Stereo with six-disc CD changer; power driver’s seat; anti-lock brakes; power-adjustable pedals; automatic headlamps; leather-wrapped steering wheel and center armrest; simulated wood door and instrument panel trim; and anti-theft alarm system.
Ford Explorer Centennial Edition four-door SUV: 17-inch chrome wheels; chrome roof rack and grille; power driver and front passenger seats; fog lamps; AM/FM Stereo with in-dash six-disc CD changer; and leather-wrapped steering and center console.
Ford F-Series Super Duty Crew Cab Centennial Edition: leather-wrapped steering wheel and center console; overhead storage console; sliding rear window; power driver’s seat; power windows; privacy glass; and a color-keyed rear bumper.
The Centennial editions will be available in Ford dealer showrooms in spring 2003. Production will be limited to 3,000 units each for Mustang, Focus, and Super Duty and 4,000 units for Explorer and Taurus. Pricing will be announced closer to introduction.
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A second, shorted write-up
In addition to the standard features on every Mustang model, listed below are a few of the key features included on the Centennial Edition Mustang GT Premium Coupe & Convertible:
Centennial Black Clearcoat paint
Black Convertible top
Convertible boot standard
Centennial exterior badging
All leather seats in two-tone Medium Parchment with Centennial logo on front seat backs
Centennial Gift Pack: commemorative watch and book, key chain, and leather portfolio cover for owner's guide
4.6-liter V8
17" premium aluminum wheels
Rear spoiler
Fog lamps
MACH® 460 sound system with 6-disc CD changer
Leather-wrapped steering wheel
4-wheel anti-lock brakes with traction control
The Premium Gift Package for buyers of Centennial Edition Vehicles includes:
-Leather-bound owner's guide embossed with signatures of Ford family CEO's.
-"The Ford Century" leather-bound hardcover book with unique outer case
-Centennial badge key chain
-Thank you letter from Bill Ford
-Exclusive Ford Motor company Centennial Edition watch
Mustang Centennial gift package
I have a original Mustang GT Centennial gift package still in the original white Ford box. It has the leather bound book, watch, key chain, letter, and leather owners manual cover. I have two 1966 Mustangs (GT Fastback, and Convertible) I have no need for the GT gift package. Can you give me a idea of how much to ask for the set?
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I have a original Mustang GT Centennial gift package still in the original white Ford box. It has the leather bound book, watch, key chain, letter, and leather owners manual cover. I have two 1966 Mustangs (GT Fastback, and Convertible) I have no need for the GT gift package. Can you give me a idea of how much to ask for the set?
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pinski
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Ooh, can I start a forum for my Mustang? A forum for all 1997 Mustangs that had the GT package, black exterior and gray interior?
Or how about only the ones that checked the option for the block heater, that would rock!
Or how about only the ones that checked the option for the block heater, that would rock!
I recall seeing the centennial (limited edition) Mustangs and they
looked sweet.I must say I really liked the seats and I wanted to
put them in my 96 but, they were really expensive so,I deceided
not to.
I also remember seeing the Boyd Coddington (limited edition) Mustang
and they were pretty cool.
looked sweet.I must say I really liked the seats and I wanted to
put them in my 96 but, they were really expensive so,I deceided
not to.
I also remember seeing the Boyd Coddington (limited edition) Mustang
and they were pretty cool.
rebelleader
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http://www.bmcforums.com/forumdisplay.php?f=95
They have a special place in the BMC black mustang club.
They have a special place in the BMC black mustang club.
DaNd4Speed
Founding Member
Kilgore Trout said:Exactly, there a not enough of them to warrant or support a resgistry and they are not much different from the GT. I am glad you agree with me
With that logic you might as well not have a registry for the 2000 Cobra R, since there were only 300 built. Might as well not have a Bullitt registry either since they are simply a GT too!
DarthStang2003
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