A Psychological Assessment of Classic Mustang Owners

[mikethebike]

ORIGINAL: gothand I've owned/own several Mustangs and have enjoyed them all. While somebody could try to find some psychological reason for it, it is much more basic than that ... I needed transportation and a classic Mustang was affordable at the time (1988), was easily modfied and was exempt from smog here in CA. For similar reasons, I've really enjoyed all the Jeeps I've owned/own ... they are fun to tinker with and the modification/restoration possibilities are only limited by your budget. As for 'Muscle Cars', I'd be skeptical of any list as it seems about impossible to be all-inclusive. My late grandfather, who bought a new car just about every year of his life up until his 80's, once owned a 1970 AMC 'Machine', with a 390 V-8 and functional, vacuum operated hood scoop. I don't see it on the 'list', but I consider it a muscle car ... a rare one at that. BTW, he bought his with the stripe-delete so as to be a bit more 'stealth'. http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/...neArticle.html It qualified.

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[69boss429]

ORIGINAL: atomsk680

did you modify your shocktowers? they seem alot smaller then mine

All Boss 429's had their shock towers modified by Kar Kraft as part of the build process.
Just one of many unique features of Boss 429's

[connor90]

i am actually looking for a bumper sticker for my car that says "yes, i am compensating" or something like that...i thought that would be pretty funny

[Yonco]

Anyone else ever get their mustang humped? i brought mine home, even if it was a heap before i started, a few of my buddys actually walked up to it and gave it a hug, all at different times, not seeing eachother that day, and each of them had that look of " i wish it was mine" -Jon

[Timelockmind]

Connor90 - if you find that bumper sticker, let us know!!!

[kalli]

whenever I drive the car I smile, whoever drives with me smiles and everyone we pass smiles ... great car

[Timelockmind]

After thinking long and hardabout my own motivations I realize that:

I AM trying to relive the past
I AM compensating for getting older
I AM tryingto look cool

and most important....

I AM thrilled with my stang!!!!!!!!

[dcohen]

im just sick of "import tuners" aka ricers

im 16 and have no use for a civic, when i get the stang done i will have something that is truely unique and something i can be proud of

an import economy car with an exhaust pipe and a wing is not "unique"

[mrsinister84]

Hello All !

I am a new mustang owner, all of 22 years old, I just bought a 68 Coupe, needs plenty of work, but in comparison to past projects, it is a easy fix. Been building muscle cars since I was 13 with my dad. I love old !! Carbs are the way to go. Tons of fun, I love my stang and I have to say it is defenitly my favorite car I have owned so far and it is my very first ford. Its been a month of just a few hours here and there, but we got a new fuel tank, sending unit, plugs, wires and all the other tune up stuff. The car had been sitting for 5 years. After the last touch of a Carb rebuild, the car Now runs Great and the body work has been started and is going to under go a complete resto. I hate seeing kids my age running around with little ricers and saying "oh yeah NOS, oh Turbo, 4 Banger." I guess I dont get it and I say " 4 CYLINDER !!!" "it needs spray to go fast. Bottles (for the most part) are for babies.

[65Vert]

10 years down the road i wonder where today's rice rockets will be? and where the stangs will...LOL