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Later, the books title gave him the idea of adding the mustang name for fords. This model also offered an ameighttrack sound system, and one of the first amfm mono automobile radios ever on the market. Pony interior seats have embossed running horses on the backs and bright metal accent bar. The new 66 mustang also featured adjustable rocker arms which was an upgrade from the 65 mustang model. Its been heating up the streets with its sleek look, powerful engine, and. The firstgeneration ford mustang was manufactured by ford from march 1964 until 1973. From the first sixcylindered stang of 1964 12 through todays firebreathing, worldbeating mustang, the complete book of mustang offers an indepth look at the prototypes and.
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