Mustang meeting at Bogstad Gård

Posted by Terje Bjørnstad
In the foreground: 65 model with 289 V8.
In the foreground: 65 model with 289 V8.

If you are thinking of getting a vintage car, there are several reasons to bet on the Mustang.

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They are produced in large series, and many are still on the road. Access to parts is no problem, as everything can be obtained. A look online shows newly manufactured body and interior parts for sale. If you find a usable frame, it is possible to build yourself a brand new vintage car if you have the time and money.
 
Another reason to choose the Mustang is that the cars work well in today's traffic. The problem with many other vintage cars is that they are better suited for exhibition than driving.
 
On Saturday, the members of the Norwegian Mustang Club exhibited their vehicles at Bogstad Gård. One could walk between Mustangs for several generations. Most popular is understandably the first generation from 1964-1973. It was the Mustang that led to the creation of a new car class called "The Pony Car". The Mustang became a template for what a Pony Car should look like: sporty, affordable, based on mass-produced parts, with possibilities for individual styling and a youthful expression.
 
It is debatable whether all Mustangs have been equally successful? In 1974, when the oil crisis was a fact, and many Americans replaced the full-sizers with Japanese cars, - Ford found that they wanted to make a Mustang that could take on the import cars. The new Mustang was scaled down both externally and engine-wise. Many Mustang fanatics were disappointed that Ford could not offer a V8 this year. In contrast, the Mustang came for the first time with a 2,3 liter four-cylinder Pinto engine. Pain got worse.
 
Anyway, I think Mustang IIs have always been beautiful cars, - better than the undersized generation 3 that characterized the eighties. I have also read that eighties Mustangs are now popular in the USA, and here at home several of them can be registered as veterans.
 
At Bogstad Gård I didn't see any Mustang II, but two Mustang generation 3 (Fox body) and one Mustang generation 4. In contrast, there were several fifth generation Mustangs, as well as a generation 6. Should I try to rank the various generations, first generation in first place and fifth generation in number 2. I think the development of the Mustang promises well. The new 2,3 liter turbo engine is no Pinto engine with breathing problems. 300+ HP with a torque of 320 Nm at 3000 rpm. In addition, I can state that it sounds really good.
 

Never change a winning horse!

 

Here everything is as it was in 1965. Bogstad Gård formed a nice setting around the event.
The interior of a 65 model.
The interior of a 65 model.
289 cubic inches - 4,7 liters - 200 HP.
289 cubic inches – 4,7 liters – 200 HP.
66 Model 289 in Signal Flare Red.
66 Model 289 in Signal Flare Red.
70 model 351 Shelby Cobra.
70 model 351 Shelby Cobra.
A well-known icon.
A well-known icon.
Shelby had its own rear light arrangement and termination of the exhaust pipes.
Shelby had its own rear light arrangement and termination of the exhaust pipes.
Today's model. 2,3 (4-cyl.) 317 HP. Price in Norway from approx. 750. Exciting color combination, - can look like professional foiling.
Today's model. 2,3 (4-cyl.) 317 HP. Price in Norway from approx. 750. Nice in Gulf colours.
1988 model convertible with a 5,0 liter V8 with a real growl V8 sound.
1988 model Fox Body convertible with 5,0 liter V8 (302) with real growl V8 sound.
A 79-80 model in the foreground, then a 1968 California Special and a 1972 Mach 1.
A 79-80 model in the foreground, then a 1968 California Special and a 1972 Mach 1.
Two 2005 models in the foreground and a 69 model Mach.
Two 2005 models in the foreground and a 69 model Mach.
The yellow one has a 4,6 liter V8 with Roush styling and possibly trimmed. The red convertible has a 4,0 V6.
The yellow one has a 4,6 liter V8 with Roush styling and possibly trimmed. The red convertible has a 4,0 V6.
Great rims. The tires are 255/35 ZR20, - the speed mark for over 240 km/h.
Great rims. The tires are 255/35 ZR20, – rated for over 240 km/h.
Roush Performance supplies aftermarket styling and trim products for Ford (US). The company was founded in 1995 by Jack Roush, a former engineer at Ford.
Roush Performance supplies aftermarket styling and trim products for Ford (US). The company was founded in 1995 by Jack Roush, a former engineer at Ford.
This 68 hardtop 351 is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful Mustangs.
This 68 hardtop 351 is, in my opinion, one of the most beautiful Mustangs.
The interior is unusual as almost all Mustangs have full vinyl cladding on the inside of the doors, steering column and underside of the dashboard. Lacquered metal, like here, I think creates a much nicer atmosphere. I wonder if this could be one of the many special models that were made.
The interior is unusual as almost all Mustangs have full vinyl cladding on the inside of the doors, steering column and underside of the dashboard. Lacquered metal, like here, I think creates a much nicer atmosphere.
Another interior with great color codes, from one of the fine 2005 models. This is a 4,6 V8 convertible.
Another interior with great color codes, from one of the fine 2005 models. This is a 4,6 V8 convertible.
There is a huge range of additional equipment for Mustang owners. I really liked these side mirrors.
There is a huge range of additional equipment for Mustang owners. I really liked these side mirrors.
1972 - the penultimate year the Mustang still showed muscle. This is a 351 Mach1.
1972 – the penultimate year the Mustang still showed muscle. This is a 351 Mach1.
Fantastic color combination and decor. Timely rims.
Fantastic color combination and decor. Timely rims.
Great engine build here, with extra performance from the Edelbrock carburettor.
Great engine build here, with extra performance from the Edelbrock carburettor.
72 model Mustang Grande 351 with side pipes.
72 model Mustang Grande 351 with side pipes.
A tribute to the 2005 model - a true successor to the first generation Mustang.
A tribute to the 2005 model – a true successor to the first generation Mustang.

 

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American invasion
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New Ford Mustang GT 5.0 V8
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