newbie ?? about Terminology
05-15-2007, 11:27 AM
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RE: newbie ?? about Terminology
The general term "pony" applies to all Mustangs and their direct competition -- Mustang started the "pony" cars which lead GM to develop the Camaro and Firebird, and Chrysler to develop the Barracuda and Challenger in the 1960's. They are "pony" cars because Mustang was the first (just like Chrysler was the first with the "mini-van" as a new sector).
Within Mustangs however certain models are designated as "Pony editions". In 1966 you could get the "pony edition" interior for example. In 2006 Ford came out with the "Pony edition" as well, which included some upgrades and a different grill compared to the base model V6. So depending upon the context, the reference may be to the sector of cars known as "pony cars" or to the special edition of the Mustang.
Within Mustangs however certain models are designated as "Pony editions". In 1966 you could get the "pony edition" interior for example. In 2006 Ford came out with the "Pony edition" as well, which included some upgrades and a different grill compared to the base model V6. So depending upon the context, the reference may be to the sector of cars known as "pony cars" or to the special edition of the Mustang.
05-15-2007, 11:58 AM
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RE: newbie ?? about Terminology
ORIGINAL: JimC
The general term "pony" applies to all Mustangs and their direct competition -- Mustang started the "pony" cars which lead GM to develop the Camaro and Firebird, and Chrysler to develop the Barracuda and Challenger in the 1960's. They are "pony" cars because Mustang was the first (just like Chrysler was the first with the "mini-van" as a new sector).
Within Mustangs however certain models are designated as "Pony editions". In 1966 you could get the "pony edition" interior for example. In 2006 Ford came out with the "Pony edition" as well, which included some upgrades and a different grill compared to the base model V6. So depending upon the context, the reference may be to the sector of cars known as "pony cars" or to the special edition of the Mustang.
The general term "pony" applies to all Mustangs and their direct competition -- Mustang started the "pony" cars which lead GM to develop the Camaro and Firebird, and Chrysler to develop the Barracuda and Challenger in the 1960's. They are "pony" cars because Mustang was the first (just like Chrysler was the first with the "mini-van" as a new sector).
Within Mustangs however certain models are designated as "Pony editions". In 1966 you could get the "pony edition" interior for example. In 2006 Ford came out with the "Pony edition" as well, which included some upgrades and a different grill compared to the base model V6. So depending upon the context, the reference may be to the sector of cars known as "pony cars" or to the special edition of the Mustang.
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