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!
Episodes
Some Mustang stories are about horsepower, some about restorations, and others, family traditions. Rick's story is about love, determination, and keeping a promise. When his aging mother shared one final wish—to ride once more in the 1965 Mustang convertible she had owned before it was sold while his father was serving in Vietnam—Rick set out on an incredible mission. Against the odds, he tracked down her original car, ...
Some Mustangs are bought. Some are built. And then there are the rare ones that become part of a family's story for generations.
Today's guest is Robe...
Some people own a classic Mustang. Others build a relationship with one over a lifetime.
Today's guest has lived with the same Mustang for more than 36 years. What began as a father-and-son project at age 15 became something much bigger—a place to learn, to heal, and to stay connected to the man who first handed him a wrench. Through new floors, fresh paint, engine swaps, brake upgrades, and countless hours in the garage, this...
Back again to the podcast, Danny Stucker has been a car guy since he was old enough to hold a wrench, and since my latest addiction of buying and restoring Fords of all shapes and sizes, Danny has been a key motivator of all of the "outside my comfort zone" repairs over the last few years. Danny, welcome back to Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast.
Do you own an early-year Mustang?
Yes
How long have you owned your ride?
Yes, since 20...
Jim Foster has owned his Mustang for nearly 50 years, and in that time, the car has become far more than just transportation. Nicknamed “DABEEST,” this Mustang has survived hundreds of thousands of miles, an engine rebuild after 450,000 miles on the road, a serious accident, and a full restoration that brought it back to life in 2008.
On this episode of Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast, James shares the stories behi...
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How have we not met until now -- and only then via coincidence. Mustangs, F-100s, and a laundry list of acquaintances in common.
Adam Pitale is the kind of guy who’s been obsessed with making things shine since he was a kid—literally starting by cleaning and polishing bikes as a pre-teen. That obsession turned into a hustle, then a business, and eventually into what we now know ...
Today on Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast, we’re talking legacy—real legacy. Our guest has been riding in the same Mustang since 1966&he...
Do you own an early-year Mustang?
Yes.
How long have you owned your ride?
4 years this past December.
Have you named your car?
Yes. I named her Merida from the Disney movie Brave. My license plate says BRVHRT ( Braveheart), and my last name is Wallace.
If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?
I upgraded the front suspension. I did the Shelby drop and installed GT springs. Wilsood disc brakes...
Today's guest is Jon Davis -- he can trace his Mustang roots back to the original owner. How cool would it be if we all could step into that time machine? Jon, welcome to Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast.
Quick recap:
In this episode of the Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast...
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The podcast episode featured Mike Clemens, who shared the story of his 1965 Fastback Mustang from the movie "The Bucket List." Mike explained how the car was purchased for the film and later sold, only to be reacquired 15 years later. He detailed the car's modifications for the movie, including a roll bar and square tube steel for the sideswipe scene. Mike also discussed his passion for classic Mustangs, having owned three similar ...
Got a classic Ford in SoCal? Mustang. F-Series. Survivor. Patina. Show truck. I’m looking to put real classics on real sets — photo shoots, commercials, film, and premium productions. You keep your ride. I handle the clients, bookings, and logistics. Turn your classic Ford into a paid, on-camera icon.
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Today on Ford Mustang: The Early Years, we’re diving into the journey of a lifelong Mustang dream—centered on a 1965 Fastback that’s evolved through multiple rebuilds, setbacks, and reinventions. From a rough Craigslist purchase with questionable prior work, to a budget-minded daily driver, to a full-blown high-horsepower street-and-track bu...
"My 67 mustang has always been my dream car. It's a Mustang coupe 289 with a C4 transmission, power steering, power brakes, and deluxe interior. I've owne...
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Ford Mustang community, our guest today is one of the most versatile racers in motorsports—Stephen Cox. He’s competed on dirt and asphalt, ovals and road courses, open wheel, stock cars, and even off-road desert racing—and he’s won in all of them. With 34 career victories, 124 Top 5 finishes, Stephen’s resume is as deep as it...
Long before we get to disc brake upgrades, Shelby drops and changing gearing ratios, we've got to bake our combustible recipe. Every engine needs five things to roar to life: fuel, air, spark, compression, and timing. Miss just one, and you’re probably listening to this episode on the side of the road. Today, we break down the mechanics behind the machines—and the lessons they teach us about precision, balance, and gett...
Previously recorded poolside at my home in Ojai, California, this time he's calling in from down under -- in Australia -- Read more
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
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.
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application
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