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Ford Mustang
Most of the market was fascinated when they first saw the Mustang in 1964. It was compact but had sporty looks, a long hood and short deck. And at an affordable price, it seemed unreal. But there was a small portion of knowledgeable car enthusiasts who were disappointed. The reason was the technology and engine choices.
The Mustang shared modest underpinnings with the economy Falcon. And the engine lineup included some mild versions of six and small V8 units. The power output was nothing special and the performance was somewhat below expectations. So Ford responded by hiring Carroll Shelby to produce an almost race-ready GT 350 in 1965.
But most owners got the 200 to 221 HP V8 model that used the 289 V8 engine and delivered enough grunt to satisfy most customers. The early 1964 to 1967 models are still affordable. In fact, Ford produced over one million of the, so finding one to suit your needs is easy.