Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years Podcast

Welcome to the Ford Mustang The First Generation, The Early Years podcast, every week we will have conversations with collectors, experts, weekend warriors and those in the know when it comes to First Generation ponies. Start your engines and let’s go!

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August 20, 2025 35 mins

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According to today's guest, Joycelyn Armstrong, her dad was a Ford dealer from 1970-1987. Quote, "He bought all of his children cars that were built the year we were born. I was born in 1965, and I still have my ‘65 convertible. H Read more

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With a stable of Mustangs from all generations, David Shaffer is the envy of any loyal Mustang enthusiast. Excited to welcome back David to the podcast. David, welcome back.


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If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: Many


If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: Added more car...

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Welcome back, Ford Mustang community! On today’s episode of Ford Mustang, The Early Years, we are just two Baltimore boys taking a ride down memory lane with a car that’s been part of one family since it rolled off the lot—and a guest who’s giving it new life with some serious upgrades and a whole lotta love.


Meet Aaron Skipper, proud caretaker of Margaret, his classic Mustang named after the grandmother who picked the original ...

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Jarkko Vuori

Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast! Today we take you back to 1964, uncovering the fascinating story of Mustang #167, a pre-production show car shipped to Finland just days before the official U.S. launch. From secret wooden crates to surprise car shows and a legendary front emblem sculpted by a Finnish artist, this episode dives deep into the untold legacy of one of Mustang’s earliest stars. Jarkki, welco...

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"Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!" 

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Danny Stucker and Aaron Cox


I met both of these guests today in the Vintage Mustang 6 Forum on Facebook, even had a chance to watch the miracle of a new wiring harness and all sorts of goodness being added to a 6-banger in SoCal. Excited to have maybe a mo...

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Today we bring you the unicorn in the First Gen Mustang world, a coupe turned fastback. Here to share the story of his 1967 classic ride -- he's got a few Mustang stories to share I am sure. Welcome Brent Eddy to Ford Mustang the Early Years podcast.


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Lynn Iverson

My ‘66 was born aqua. I got mine after my brother passed (he was a corvette guy though). He restored antique muscle for a living. I asked myself “what am I waiting for? Li...

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Guest email: Hello Doug, my name is Jonathan. We are from central Washington State. My daughter Sydney and I just finished restoring her 1967 mustang coupe in the spring of 2024 just before her wedding. It was a full rotisserie ground up build. We had to replace quarter panels, floor pans, doors and several other things. It's a c-code 289 2-v but we updated with fuel injection, Borgeson power steering, air conditioning, a...

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February 7, 2025 39 mins

Doug Coates

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January 24, 2025 27 mins

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Purchased about the same time I acquired Jewel, my 1965 convertible, today's guest Ron Bossen got his 1965 coupe. Helsinki, Finland continues bringing the Mustang brand out strong. Welcome, Ron to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast

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Paul Stegall is the next generation of first generation owners. At 23 he's just over a third of the age of his 1966. Excited to bring him back to the show for an update. Welcome back Paul to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast.

Previous appearance on th...

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A fellow 1965 Mustang convertible owner, I am ready to talk shop with today's guest about his first gen journey. Matt, welcome to the podcast.

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1968 Mustang owner Lannie Hilboldt has a mustang story relatable to many in our community. Here to share his love of the brand, welcome Lannie to the Podcast.

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Eric Ahnfeldt

Purchased new in 1965, this car has been in the family even longer that today's guest has been alive. Here to share this incredible origin story, welcome Eric Ahnfeldt to the podcast.

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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,...

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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, and while I had a chance to review an advanced copy of Ford Mustang, 60 Years, who ...

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June 29, 2024 43 mins

Special thanks to episode guest Aaron Robinson who wrote the article "2024 Road of the Year" for Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine


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