For over 40 years, he's been behind the wheel of his 1969 Mach 1. As Bill likes to say it, this car has history, and plenty of speeding tickets too. Let's take a trip down memory lane of this famous Classic Pony Bill, welcome to Ford Mustang the Early Years podcast. How long have you owned your Classic Pony?: 1969 Mach 1, own for years. My car was …

Let's start with this 256 pages of goodness, packed full of everything you want to know about 7 Mustang generations starting with Gale Halderman's first sketch in 1962 to the 2025 version of Mustang's rocketship for the road, Donald Farr has been the kid in the candy shop along way. Donald has shared Mustang stories, so many stories for decades, an…

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How do you build a Legacy Brand? Start with a decades old brand, keep the momentum going from generation to generation and add a dash of pizazz, personality and in today's age a boatload of camera time and social media push. The results are The Mustang Brothers, Cody and Preston Ingrassia, son of legendary Mustang fix-it-all guru Chris "The Doc" In…

Episode Guest: Charles Coats, serial First Generation Mustang owner The trifecta of classic Mustangs—the coupe, convertible, and fastback—captures the essence of 1960s American automotive culture. The coupe, with its sleek and timeless design, offered a balance of style and practicality. The convertible embodied freedom and the open road, perfect f…

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With his 67 fastback never too far from sight, Olivier Zibret, freelance flame artist is all about drawing inspiration from the GT350 Cobra Logo. Let's talk all things classic Mustang and some things hot hot hot, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application How long have you o…

When your position is to build, under a bespoke license from Shelby - turn Ford Mustangs, into carbon fiber Shelby race cars, you've got my attention. Welcome Igor Polegkiy to Ford Mustang The Early Years Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: no Please upload a favorite …

Attention Ford enthusiasts and podcast lovers! Join us on a nostalgic ride with the latest episode of our podcast, where we unite the worlds of Ford Mustang and Ford pickup trucks. Episode Highlight: Gordon Moore, a lifelong Ford Mustang owner and F-100 series aficionado, shares his incredible journey through decades in the automotive industry. Fro…

Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 1965 (5+ yrs), 1966 (2.5+ yrs), 1967 (8+ yrs), 1968 (8+ yrs), 1969 (1.5 yrs) If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? Ruby, Harley, Raven, Cash-per, a…

Today, we take a dive into the world of COOL, both literally and figuratively. If you own a classic car and you want to see the right way to do things, look no further than Vintage Air, Triple Threat in Delivery, Support, and Value. And if you own a business let's tap into your business sense. Vintage Air gets two thumbs up when it comes to great p…

With an epic list of performance upgrades already complete and much smaller list of improvements yet to come, today's guest Josh Reiter knows his Classic Mustang stuff. Let's talk to Josh, who has owned his 65 pony for 40 years. Welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Josh. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ======…

From rusty to remarkable: Follow self-taught mechanic Amanda Tugwell's thrilling journey as she resurrects her '68 coupe, defies expectations, and inspires a community of car enthusiasts to conquer their own restoration dreams. Rebuilding vs. Replacing Navigating the fine line between replacing and rebuilding parts of a classic car is just another …

Does this sound familiar? You've been told that building an authentic Shelby replica requires following a step-by-step guide, but despite your efforts, the results have been less than impressive. The pain of spending countless hours and resources on a project that falls short of your vision is all too real. But what if I told you there's a better w…

Jonathan Shaw, as the President of Hemmings, expressed, “Hemmings is the original collector car marketplace, and we have grown and evolved our business over time to provide products and services that meet the needs of enthusiasts who enjoy buying and selling collector vehicles. Our 70th Anniversary celebration kicks off at the SEMA Show by unveilin…

Doug and Jim Chatas, shared a mutual interest in classic vehicles, with a particular fondness for Ford trucks and Mustangs. Doug detailed his recent acquisition and ongoing restoration of a 1967 Ford 250 camper special pickup truck. Jim, who owns Motor City Grind, an automotive restoration company, shared his transition from a successful architectu…

Before we get to today’s interview I want to share a new feature called the Mustang Marketplace. The marketplace is a place to buy and sell classic Mustangs, see what parts are up for grabs, and coming soon, we will have a place for all our service providers (restorers, mechanics, YouTubers and more in our amazing Mustang community to share what th…

Staying cooler than cool since 1976 Vintage Air is arguably the go-to supplier for all things air conditioning for your classic pony. If you want to stay cool stay tuned today, Vintage Air President Rick Love is here to talk about making your classic comfortable all year round. Welcome Rick to Ford Mustang The Early Years. Product Talk: How's the A…

From childhood enthusiast to lifelong owner of his Classic Mustang. Paul Mickelson, I know I am excited to hear the rest of the story, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast. Paul’s guest request: I believe my story is unique to Mustang ownership. I have an early (64.5) D code coupe with a 4 speed. Rally Pak and console. It was ordered by …

Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 18 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? Musy If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: Full …

Sitting still for 18 years would give anyone pause for action, but if what has been sitting for nearly 2 decades was a 1965 fastback, pulling her out of the garage is all the more exciting. Here to share the story of her 65 289 Fastback, welcome Denise Shaffer to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Guest application, Ford Mustang The Early Years …

When Jay Hillison brings the classics out to the street he does it right. Checking out his YouTube channel called Fresh Vintage, you can easily see the enthusiasm for everything classic, including his Ole Pony, his very own 1965 GT Mustang, which he’s owned since 1991. Welcome Jay to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Do you own an early year Mu…

Today’s episode provides added proof that two times is the charm. Joseph Gaskill first acquired his classic Mustang fastback in December of 1981, held onto it for 5 years. He will share what happened and why he acquired it again in December 2022 41 years after the original acquisition date. Joseph, let’s tell your story, welcome to Ford Mustang, Th…

Tale Defined: A tale is a comparatively simple narrative, either fictitious or true, written or recounted orally in prose or in verse. A tale often recounts or focuses on something or someone exotic, marvelous, or even supernatural. The following Classic Mustang tales are all true, recorded and shared with permission. Tale #1 Jerry Wright Do you ow…

If you’ve ever made a repair, you can relate to today’s episode. Doug and Jonathan Campagna discuss the good, the bad and the ugly when it comes to repairing classic cars. Whether you own a Classic Mustang or Classic F-Series like these guys, tune in and feel the pain. And while you are at it, have a laugh or two as well. The Facebook Group TheMust…

Building and racing Mustangs since 1965 today’s guest Andy Kautzman has owned his ride for 50 years, a huge accomplishment on many levels. Andy has oil pumping through his veins, rubber under the soles of his feet and a passion for the Classic Mustang community only to be outdone by his love of the brand. Welcome Andy to the podcast. Looks like you…

What’s Up Doc? Chris Ingrassia answers your questions Chris, “The Doc” Ingrassia is back again to answer all of your questions relating to your classic Mustang. His knowledge of the business is second to none. At any given point he will have 20-30 Mustangs in his shop. He is the president of Mustang Restorations Inc and his family has been in the r…

Episode Summary The Survivor Series Part 1 Today we start a 2 part series, telling the stories of 4 survivors. These stories are shared by the Mustang Survivors most recent caretakers. For the sake of these interviews and so you know the criteria used, as you know there are differences between survivors and original Mustangs. When most people think…

With an eye on quality work, done right Alf’s Mustang Garage owner, Alex Gillespie, gets the job done. With over 130 videos on YouTube, he is on point and passionate about every project he does. Alex welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If…

With quick fixes, hashtag shorts, and a YouTube channel with over two hundred videos and two point eight million views, Andy Kruse has taken classic Mustang ownership to the next level, sharing his life's lessons learned as it relates to his 1966 fastback. He’s built his channel almost exclusively on things that he likes to do, which brings us to t…

A 1966 GT350H is our pick of the litter today. With 49,000 miles it may be the only one of its kind to receive the National Ski Patrol badge as part of a Hertz promotion in Denver circa 1966. Here to share his story and the story of his journey since 1973 with the car. Welcome Jerry Healey to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The…

Motor City Grind Jim Chatas Motorcitygrind17 on Instagram Motorcitygrind on Facebook We specialize in the restoration of 1965-1970 mustangs. From nut and bolt restorations to upgrading your pony car. From stock restorations to supercharged coyotes. We have done it all! We work with clients all over the country and worldwide. Communication is key to…

Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years, the podcast where we delve into the history and legacy of America's favorite muscle car. I'm your host, Doug Sandler, and joining me today is Daniel Fiorille, also known as Mustang Dan on Instagram. Daniel is a Mustang enthusiast and long time owner of his fastback and the many upgrades made of his Classic …

Today we are heading to Belgium (northeast of Paris on your map) – this directly from our guest Geoffrey’s website: Before I start talking about my car, I will introduce myself to you ! My name is Geoffrey, I live in Belgium. I have organized a rally, called Flanders Mustang Event, for 20 years, organize a yearly weekend with the Mustang drivers an…

I guess you could call it a Coyote in Pony clothing, the reality of this 1965 Fastback Mustang with a 2012 Mustang 5.0L Coyote engine is legit. Started in 2011, “finished” in 2013. Here to talk about the perils and pleasures of a restoration project gone right, welcome Chris Boswell to Mustangs on a Mission. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast --…

Three things I know I have in common with Dan Talbot, today’s guest. Love of Classic Mustangs, love of motorcycles and love for our cats. His cat Macavity can be seen chillin’ while Dan works on his machines. Also, there’s no cooler site than seeing a 1966 Classic Mustang trailing a 1921 Model T. Let’s chat about all machines, from Western Australi…

Full time car hobbyist, retired machinist Merle Gallant was introduced to me by way of his daughter Kim, also an avid Classic Mustang superfan. Looking forward to heading down the road several decades to talk Classic Mustangs and a love of community and cars. Welcome Merle to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podca…

Sometimes quirky, often funny but most assuredly wise, Jeff Ford has been producing and hosting his Youtube Channel for years and hundreds of videos. His off-beat, raw footage leaves no doubt that what you see is what you get, and that’s a good thing. Formerly the editor of Mustang Monthly for a handful of years until 2002 – he knows his stuff. Jef…

Car enthusiast, podcast host, and Head of Auctions of Bring A Trailer auctions, Howard Swig is no stranger to car valuation, the car community and you guessed it classic Mustangs. Let’s hear about his journey and what’s in his garage and all about his love of cars. Welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years. Are you a business guy turned car enthusia…

Vintage cars, road trips, cocktails, food, and more…sounds like the right formula for the modern renaissance woman. Television host, travel writer car chic, and sommelier. Let's talk all that and Classic Mustangs too with Heather Storm. Heather, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast. I don’t want to bury the lead — legit sommelier? Wine l…

If you want your Classic Mustang to look just like it rolled off the assembly line, today is the day to tune in. Mike Schulz has done just that and is here to share some hacks, tricks and tactics he used to make his BOSS 302 look like it’s showroom new. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application Do you own a early year Mus…

15 states, 12 days, 4417 miles and 16.7 miles per gallon creating priceless memories and tons of new friends, from the Rockies to Long Island New York, quite the road trip. Throw in there a 1968 Shelby GT 350 convertible and you’ve got yourself something quite special. Here to talk about the journey, not the destination, welcome Brad and Josh Glass…

If you’ve been in the car collectable world for even a short period of time you’ve heard the name Hagerty probably from multiple sources and for multiple reasons. For me personally Hagerty represents trustworthiness, a pristine reputation for fairness in premiums as an insurance provider and truthfulness in classic valuation as well. Plus they put …

Recorded poolside at my home in Ojai, California, meet George – owner, inventor, founder of Bangin Headlights.. I’ve driven a few dark roads that no matter how much my high beams put out, it just can't compare to today’s high tech lights…until now. Not only is George a Classic Mustang enthusiast and owner, he’s an entrepreneur with a dream – to bri…

Ford Mustang community, welcome back to episode 111 and welcome back to our guest Jonathan Campagna. He’s been on the show sharing his mechanical wisdom, his acumen, and enthusiasm as a Classic Mustang owner, and today he's back to talk about outfitting the best garage set-up. Now be forewarned, what is best for Jonathan is definitely different tha…

Growing up just outside of Happy Valley Pennsylvania, our guest today is Bruce Gamble, retired naval flight officer, military historian and long time Classic Mustang enthusiast. His ‘67 red convertible 289 he purchased in rough shape back in 1994. Fully restored in 2004, we will let him share the full story of the rebuild including how it was nearl…

When it comes to Classic Mustangs we don’t usually talk about high tech words like going viral, but our guests today Josh and Mike Michels have flipped the script, at least for us. The build, a 1968 Mustang fastback is aptly named AmeriKANDY and on my Instagram page, as of the recording of this episode, has gotten nearly 820,000 views, nearly three…

Ford Mustang community, today is a story about men and their machine. Pat Dunbar, a fan of the show, is sharing his journey and the journey of a close friend Bill Bevard. Here’s a portion of his email to our production team. “I am writing to you about the story of my 12 year restoration of my 1970 Boss 302. He has done the majority of the work on t…

Introduction: In any language, Bullitt is synonymous with classic beauty. Strong lines, stronger stance and power unmatched by her contemporaries. Today guest Charl du toit brings his Bullitt to our podcast. Excited to talk about muscle cars, and the international pull of the Mustang brand. Today’s guest: Charl du toit Ford Mustang, The Early Years…

Joseph Troise is the author of two books on automobiles, as well as many articles on classic cars and automotive history. His work has appeared in Autoweek and Road & Track, San Francisco Chronicle, Hemmings Classic Car and many more. Joseph is also a former Market Analyst for the Kelley Blue Book, and part of the development team for Kelley’s Earl…