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2012 Ford Mustang BOSS 302 review by txGarage

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2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302

I wasn’t alive in the 60’s and 70’s, a time that most call the golden era of American motorsports. I never had the opportunity to watch the original Boss 302 race in the Trans-Am series and win, yet it’s a car I’ve heard of many times as this American classic certainly has a reputation that precedes it..

It’s been a long time since the Boss 302 rose to glory, and the Mustang has gone through many changes. When I first heard that Ford was considering bringing the Boss back, I was actually worried. Would it just be another dressed up Mustang with a graphics package and fancy wheels? The only real track worthy Mustang to date has been those branded with a Roush badge, so would this be more of the same? Continue reading →

Quick Drive: 2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 and Laguna Seca

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2011 Ford Mustang Boss 302

2011 Ford Mustang Boss 302

There is no messing around here; these are two of the best Mustangs I’ve ever driven, and I’ve driven many of them. The Mustang has been known as a good straight-line car with lots of power and easily upgradeable. It’s never been about the stock GT Mustang, but what Ford or the owner himself could do to improve the car. More and more, Ford has been moving the Mustang toward being a real sports car rather than just a straight-line drag car. We reviewed the 2010 Mustang and really felt that it was about as good as it could get. We’ll soon have our hands on the new 5.0 that is even better and more advanced than the old 4.6 GT and can’t wait! Continue reading →

#1 Ford Mustang (all)

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There have been so many great Mustangs over the years, we couldn’t pick just one. So we cheated a little at our own game…

Here is a list of the Mustangs that have stood out to us.

2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0

 

2011 Ford Mustang 5.0

2011 Ford Mustang 5.0

Bringing back the 5.0 was always a good idea, but bringing it back as such an advanced engine was just brilliant. The new Mustang has taken everything Ford has learned about racing Mustangs, and incorporated it to make this the best GT Mustang ever. Now, there is no doubt that the Mustang can compare to the best there is in European GT’s.

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

 

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

2012 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Laguna Seca

The Laguna Seca Edition Mustang brings the already fantastic 5.0 Mustang and turns the volume to eleven. Made to be your track day, wet dream, this production Mustang is incredible.

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

2008 Ford Mustang Bullitt

Bringing the Bullitt style back with the new retro body style was a no-brainer, but the fact that Ford didn’t just make this car about looks is what sets it apart. Special designed exhaust to give you that old Bullitt soundtrack, better suspension, and more power from the 4.6 liter V8 is all what made this car jump out at us.

2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra “Terminator”

2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

2004 Ford Mustang SVT Cobra

Underrated from Ford, the SVT engine that powered the Terminator Mustang was one of the best engines Ford made. So good, in fact, that others like Panoz used this power plant to power their cars. The great looks, unbelievable power, and cult following is what made this Mustang stand out and still one of the hottest buys.

“Fox-Body” Mustang

Ford Mustang 5.0 "Fox-Body"

Ford Mustang 5.0 "Fox-Body"

The “Fox-Body” Mustang was said to deviate from the Mustang heritage, yet it’s still one of the first picks for drag racing teams who want a light weight body to pack lots of power under the hood.

Shelby Mustang

1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

1965 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350

All Shelby Mustangs deserve recognition, but the original GT350 and GT500 were some of the best looking Mustangs made. Aftermarket manufacturers still try to duplicate the look and feel of theses cars made way back in the 60’s. An original Shelby Mustang can sell in auction anywhere from $200,000 to over $500,000.

There are many other Mustangs that any car enthusiast would be happy to have under their tree, but in an effort to keep this short enough to get you back to your family at a decent hour this Christmas Eve, we’ll end it here. Feel free to comment with your favorite Mustangs in the comment section below. Hope you enjoyed the countdown. Everyone be safe and have a very Merry Christmas!

2011 Roush 5XR Mustang

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Roush 5XR Mustang

Roush 5XR Mustang

You guys know we like Mustangs, right? If you like Mustangs, then you love Roush, and we do. But what does Roush do when Ford is making a stock Mustang with 412 horsepower under the hood? Not only that, but Ford is also making a factory version of the Boss Mustang. If you’re Roush, you obviously make an all new Roushcharger to fit the 5.0 V8. This new Roushcharged engine pushes 525 hp and 465 lb-ft of torque.

Like most Roush Mustangs though, the fun doesn’t stop there. We’re talking upgraded suspension, shocks, springs, stabilizer bars, brakes, wheels, and much more!

Roush plans of producing only 150 of theses 5XR Mustangs for $15,390 over the price of your base GT Mustang. Of course, there are many other upgrades you can throw on and under your Mustang from Roush and others, but Roush always seems to have the right setup.

[source: Roush]

The Grand Tourer

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the Grand Tourer - Aston Martin DB9

the Grand Tourer - Aston Martin DB9

The concept of a grand touring car escapes most Americans these days, for what reason I’m not entirely sure. We have a mass of open roads and long highways that stretch from sea to shining sea, but we also have an abundance of cheap air fair to hop you from state to state. In Europe, they have airlines as well, though, they still have the tradition of grand touring cars. To go ahead and clarify for anyone who I might have already lost, a grand tourer is a special kind of car car derived from the Italian phrase grand turismo. These cars are designed to make long distance trips at high speeds and high comfort. A grand touring car is not necessarily a race car, though most manufacturers race them, it is made to eat the miles in great comfort without sacrificing power. A traditional grand tourer is front engine, rear wheel drive, either a two seater or a two-plus-two configuration, and has a luxurious interior. Continue reading →

The Epic Battle: Mustang vs. Camaro w/video

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2010 Camaro SS vs. 2010 Mustang GT

mustang vs camaro

2010 Mustang GT vs 2010 Camaro SS



Some wars have been waging since the dawn of society with race vs. race, religion vs. religion, king vs. king. Other battles that are more short-lived but still remembered to this day like the Battle of the Alamo or the Battle of Waterloo. We just stumbled into such a battle that’s been waging on the streets for almost 50 years now. There has always been that epic battle between the Camaro and the Mustang spanning back to the late 60′s and revived today. This week at txGarage we were able to get a hold of a 2010 Camaro 2SS and a 2010 Mustang GT Premium, what else is there to do but race! Continue reading →

Day7: 2010 Shelby GT500

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Day 7 2010 Shelby GT500

Day 7 2010 Shelby GT500

Day 7 with the 2010 Shelby GT500 was by far the most fun we had all week. We worked hard and tried to get lots of video and pictures of the car to show to you guys. As we talk about in the video, after tearing up the streets of Texas for a week in the GT500 we were never faced with an obstacle that the car couldn’t handle. Ford, SVT, and Shelby have made a great car with this one and we cant wait to check out the 2011 GT500 with the all aluminum block!

Till then, check out our video! Continue reading →

Review: 2010 Shelby GT500

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2010 Shelby GT500

2010 Shelby GT500

When you think about the history of Carroll Shelby, his racing, and his cars, there is no doubt that performance Mustangs pop into mind. As a matter of fact, Shelby Mustangs have been ever improving for the past 45 years making Shelby one of the most signed names on a car in the world. Carroll graduated from Woodrow Wilson High School in Dallas, Texas making him a Texas boy who’s heart never went to far from home. The Terlingua Mustang was named after the town where Shelby decided to open a ranch with Dallas friend David Witt. Continue reading →

About the Author: Brad

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Brad Roberts has been an unwavering enthusiast of all things automotive his whole life. His first “Fox Body” project car, when he was seventeen, started him on his path to being a Mustang enthusiast. Brad runs his own Garage Door Company out of Hurst Texas where he gets the pleasure of seeing some of the great cars stored behind the garage doors in Texas. He also has a mutual work relationship with the guys at Ultimate Man Caves who we respect a lot. Brad is known for being the crazy man behind the wheel, not afraid to burn some fresh rubber off his tires or smoke people out while stopped at the red light. Don’t worry people, he knows what he’s doing.

Check out Brad’s Posts!

We are working on getting about info on all our authors and videos of their rides! Soon we will have them posted on the about page! Keep checking back! Thanks adam_txGarage

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