We all know the Ford Mustang variants holding the Shelby nameplate are sure to attract attention and notoriety from production onto the after life in Leno’s basement.  This go ’round, the new 2013 Ford Shelby GT 500 Convertible is back to mark-up the Ford Special Vehicle Team (SVT, for the acronym fiends) and its 20th Anniversary.  As if the 2013 GT500 convertible wasn’t awesome enough in vanilla form, the optional Performance Package makes this venomous snake nearly 3.5 seconds quicker at Sebring than last year’s model.  Impressive!  How so, you might ask?  Key features making the feat a reality are the 5.8-liter supercharged V8 (650hp), Bilstein electronic adjustable dampers, and Brembo braking are just a few helpers along the way.

There are a few other nifty features Ford’s applied to this Shelby GT500 rendition–keep reading to see it all in the official Press Release from Ford.

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So, Ford Mustang fans, are you ready for the next installment in the legendary legacy?  The new 2013 Mustang pricing sheet and option lists have officially been unleashed by the fine folks at Ford.  The entire lineup, consisting of the 2013 Mustang V6 coupe, 2013 Mustang GT, and 2013 Mustang Boss 302, have all been completely outlined in the pricing spec sheets and details, herein.

For those Ford Mustang fans starting at the left end of the spectrum, the reported MSRP of the coupe is $22,995.  Up it a notch to the Premium V6, and the tag bumps to $26,995…and finally, the Mustang V6 convertible gets a sticker price of $31,995.  Wanna step it up to the Ford Mustang GT?  Get ready to pay more this go ’round.  The base line 2013 Mustang GT tips the scales at $31,095, with the Premium GT coupe weighing in at $35.095.  Wow, wait, what?  Yeah.

We thought the same thing.  So what about the 2013 Boss 302 and the 2013 Boss 302 Laguna Seca models?  Are they hiking up the mountain of price?  You betcha.  Each of them both get a $2k price escalation to $42,995 and $49,990 respectively.  Pony up, fellas!

Keep reading to get the full feature lists, below, straight from the Ford detail pricing list.

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What happens when you are out after dark in a 2013 Ford Mustang and you can’t quite make out where the curb is…or you want to make sure people know (beyond the exhaust note) what you just rolled up in?  Ford’s got the answer with a slick, albeit borderline tacky, new option on the new 2013 Mustang.  It is a pony projection light which is portrayed via the lenses beneath the side view mirrors.  Activated immediately after the driver unlocks the door, this projection is sure to let you, and everyone else within the area, know for sure it’s a legend you have ridden into town.

Ford via MustangHeaven

Whether you’ve seen a Ford Mustang Boss 302 in shambles, one tearing up the track, or perhaps another upon the showroom floor–it doesn’t matter.  Bottom line is, we’ re pretty sure anyone with a blue-blooded pulse wants one.  So, if you are one of the lucky ones to get your paws upon the steering wheel consistently, then you might want to listen up.  Steeda Autosports now has a complete line of aftermarket parts to amp up the already awesome 2012 Boss 302 in order to tweak the suspension, intake, and some additional custom tuning to make every droplet of atomized fuel count.

So just what all’s in store?  Keep reading to get the rest of the story via Steeda & be sure to check out their site loaded with offerings!

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Just about two months ago, we showed off the “new” 1965 Ford Mustang shell blessed by Ford, and now, there’s more to the story here as we near Christmas time.  Today, we read the 1967 Ford Mustang convertible will also join the 1965 Ford Mustang shell already in-demand, and is the fourth reproduction body officially licensed by Ford Motor Company.  The price for this Dynacorn classic Ford Mustang shell?  Just shy of $16K, so doing that restomod of your dreams really isn’t going to break the bank, getting it done right.

So what makes this one so special?  Well, to make the cut, these aftermarket players & pieces have to meet (and often exceed) the fit, finish, and quality of the original production shells & panels.  Well, that should be a decent feat to meet, we think, as there has been a great deal of technological and manufacturing refinement since the mid-1960s.  All this aside, the very notion these shells are becoming commonplace in the time of classic Ford Mustang scarcity (at least non-hack jobs) is pretty cool.  We’re pretty pumped up about it!

Keep reading to see the full scoop in the official Press Release from FoMoCo…

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As if the news of the 2013 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 receiving 650 horsepower and 600 lb.-ft. of torque wasn’t awesome enough, we also found the new Shelby snake was to be capable of 200mph.  When we read the details of this 200mph GT500 feat back in November, we were (for the lack of a better term here) floored.  C’mon, 200mph (stable) from a Mustang?  Crazy enough, it’s just what Ford had in mind the entire time.

Keep reading to get more on this fantastic accomplishment by Ford, Shelby and the SVT engineers & designers.

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Have you gotten all of the Christmas shopping done for that special Ford Mustang fan in your life?  If not, we are here to let you upon a fantastic gift idea which captures the stuff of automobile legends.  This gift idea is a book–and not just any bind of pages, mind you; it’s one which capitulates the awesomeness that is the Boss 302 Mustang.  Its triumphant return has brought upon a myriad of awards, accolades, and huge grins the world over.  The 2012 Mustang Boss 302 brings a whole host of nostalgic greatness and at the same time, pushes today’s technological envelope. So just what are the ties that bind? How much is known about the Boss by the general Ford Mustang fan base? If you think you know it all, you’ll quickly be humbled when you crack the cover of this fantastic book.

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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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