Ford Mustang Mach I Twister Special
The attractive, cool-looking Twister Special was a unique version of the Mustang designed for the Kansas City sales district. It was based on a newly introduced Ford Mustang Mach I. The Mach I was a performance version that could be purchased with three engines – 302, 351, and mighty 428 Cobra Jet V8. The initial idea was that all Twister Specials should receive the biggest and most powerful engine, the 428 Cobra Jet. However, shortages of the engines forced Ford to make some changes and produce a few of them with the 351 V8 (via Auto Evolution).
All cars had a cartoon twister tornado on the rear quarter panel. Even some other Ford models like the Torino received the same treatment. Very few Twister Specials are known to survive today, and collectors seek them routinely.