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Topic: Who has owned their Mustang for the longest time?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-12-2003 08:45 AM
   
I bet Alex wins this one. It's been since December 18, 1977 for me with my Sprint. A while ago I came across a NPD slip for Feb. '78.  ------------------
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cobravenom71
Gearhead Posts: 680
From: Kissimee, Fl USA
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 02-12-2003 09:04 AM
Well, My 71 Mach was bought new by my dad, and given to me two years later. I also have my mothers 73 hardtop that she bought new.
The 73 has only tecnically been 'mine' since 1990, but the 71 was titled and registered in my name in late 72, and has been ever since.
Are there any true 'original' owners of a classic 'stang out there?
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 1564
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 02-12-2003 10:05 AM
quote:
Are there any true 'original' owners of a classic 'stang out there?
Or to put it another way, any M&Mers with one foot in the grave?
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BornInAFord
Gearhead Posts: 160
From: Bend, OR, USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 02-12-2003 10:15 AM
I just inherited my grandfather-in-law's 1966 mustang which he bought new at Redlands Ford in So Cal in December 1965. He has (I have) all the paperwork, original plate(s), and 36 years of reciepts, some of which make me cry. He is 94, but lost his license last year at 93 (he is completely deaf and loses his way...).
for him 
for me 
Daniel
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 1549
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-12-2003 11:27 AM
My cousin and I were just talking about this the other day, about how many people we know who had killer street/drag cars and then did the pro street tubbed thing in the late 80's or early 90's. Then when they tired of it just sold it off, if it had been left as a stock body they could have restored them and still been enjoying them as street cars again.BTW, Chris never tubbed his 67 fastback, and still owns it, he bought it in January of 1978 for $500 and drove it home, it was his daily driver/weekend dragracer until 1983, dragracer only until 1991. He is currently freshening the 428PI and the suspension to get it roadworthy again. The last time the car was out of the garage (several years) it won First in it's class at the World of Wheels car show. ------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-12-2003 12:03 PM
"Technically" I have personally owned MM since 1970.
But, it's been in my family since new so you all have to decide this one.
It's either almost 33 years or 38 years. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
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69 Sportsroof
Gearhead Posts: 1141
From: Valley, Alabama, USA
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-12-2003 01:53 PM
6 months and proud of it!
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Hell_Fish
Gearhead Posts: 637
From: Austin, TX.
Registered: May 2002
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posted 02-12-2003 03:15 PM
1 year!------------------
Dustin C
"The Mopar Guy!"
56 F-100
Mech. for wifes 69 Mustang coupe
65 Plymouth Barracuda
70 Dodge Swinger
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dubstar
Gearhead Posts: 423
From: Long Beach, Ca 1966 A-Code Coupe
Registered: Feb 2002
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posted 02-12-2003 03:21 PM
1 year 6 months------------------
Alan
1966 Tahoe Turquoise A-Code Coupe
650cfm Holley 4bbl / petronix ignition / missing valance / sanded to bare metal
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 1368
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 02-12-2003 04:40 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Fastback68:
[QUOTE]....any M&Mers with one foot in the grave?
I bought my first '4-wheeler' ('63 F100, 223 6-cyl. 4spd) when I was 15 in '73 for $70. I sold it in '76 (running on 5-cyls!). I bought my first 'Stang ('69 coupe w/19K miles, 302, A/T) when I was 16 in '74. I sold it in '82 (after putting on 100K+ miles)..... owned it 8yrs. I bought my '69 Mach in '81.... I still have it (have NEVER put a lic. plate on it)... 22yrs & counting. I bought my '65 F100 in '80.... I still have it (speedo is broke)..... 23yrs & counting. I bought my '85 5.0 Mustang GT (convertible) in '93 (with 30K miles).....still have it (now has 66K miles).... 10yrs & counting. Another way to look at it: I bought my '69 MACH & '65 F100 BEFORE my 2 teenage sons were even born - The race car and the tow truck have outlasted my marriage, 3 different employers and me moving 5 times...from TX to MI. So you can call me what you want, but KNOW this -- I'll still be here, happily wrenchin' on my FoMoCo's long after many folks have quit "Playing with Cars"....  Ryan [This message has been edited by Ryan Wilke (edited 02-12-2003).]
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MDF99
Gearhead Posts: 182
From: Hamilton, Ohio, USA
Registered: May 2001
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posted 02-12-2003 05:18 PM
I've owned it for 13 years, since I was 15 years old...------------------
Matt Fraley
1966 Mustang Coupe; 289, T-5, 9" 3.50
http://mdf99.tripod.ca/289_Side.jpg
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ctastang
Gearhead Posts: 1390
From: Virginia Beach, VA, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 02-12-2003 06:20 PM
Technically, I'm the third owner of Miss Stang. Her first owner took delivery three hours before her nephew, Wesley, was born. He became the second owner and restorer. We bought Wesley's aunt's car with money we inherited from John's aunt on my uncle's 90th birthday in the city his daughter lives in. So, come March 5th, we will have had the car five years.Anni - I'm the second owner of her - been l year and four months now. Carole ------------------
66 Coupe, Arcadian Blue with standard blue interior C-code "Miss Stang" alias "Miss Cranky"
99 Coupe, Crystal White, palamino interior, with 35th anniversary badging and stripes, 3.8 liter, daily driver "Anni"
MCA #45106
M&M #501 - got those 501 blues
Vice-president Mustang Club of Tidewater 2001, 2002 & 2003 https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/ctastang.html
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kcode
Gearhead Posts: 2559
From: alvaton,ky,usa Suburb of Bowling Green, M&M #79, MCA #29208
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-12-2003 10:42 PM
Here is the old story again, June 1972, I traded my 70 Boss 302, which I bought new in Dec 69, for my first wife and a 70 6 cylinder automatic Maverick. I should have kept the Boss and never made the deal. A week later I got my 65 K-coupe, second owner. Eleven years later the wife, a Maverick, and I parted. I kept the Mustang. So I've owned it for 30 years eight months The second wife of twelve years is a keeper, I'm smarter this time, she has two Mustangs and I only have one.
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Mike Golliver
MCA Gold Card Judge-Modifieds
65 Kcode coupe 347 stroker modified 5-speed MCA Retired
66 convertible-3 dueces and a 5-speed with a 289
89 T-Bird Super coupe
01 Mustang GT Convt
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goldenbob
Journeyman Posts: 44
From: medford, or., United States
Registered: Jun 2002
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posted 02-12-2003 10:48 PM
I've owned my 67 coup since 1978, thats 25 years...My dad bought it new in 67 (was a 200ci 6 banger, 4 bolt wheels, baby blue cruiser wth a white vinyl top)...so in the family for 36 years.------------------
67 coupe (my first car in '78)
10:1 302, 4spd, 9" (lsd)posi
windsor jr heads*
*(tweaked by Lindvig mach.)
crane rollers
performer rpm (match ported)
holley 750 (#4160)
hooker super comp.
full msd
drag radials (oops, ran out of $$$)
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 3267
From: Orange, Ca. United States of America
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 12:09 AM
Six years in my garage, but my GT has been in the family since '83. I was 12 when I first snuck it out for a joyride I took my driver's licence test in that very car I drove that very car to my high school prom In the back seat...   ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
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lyle29464
Gearhead Posts: 779
From: Mt. Pleasant S.C.
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-13-2003 12:26 AM
3-30-1977
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aGreenAgent
Gearhead Posts: 132
From: Orange County, CA
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 02-13-2003 12:58 AM
My car was originally bought by the head designer of the mustangs. He willed it to his grandson 3 or 4 years ago. His grandson restored it and I bought it. I bought it last summer. So I guess I'm technically the 3rd owner and it's been in 2 families.
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Fastymz
Moderator Posts: 10683
From: Reno Nv USA MEM#1240
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 02-13-2003 01:59 AM
It will be 5 years this spring,I can't believe it's been that long already. ------------------
SCOOP
oddly obsessed with big scoops on little Mustangs 2.26 60'S
14.9 @ 90.86MPH 65 coupe,351w,C4,Big Boss 429 hood scoop,8"3.40 TracLoc,Cragar SS,Black Suede. https://mustangsandmore.com/ubb/Fastymz.html
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wkc51
Journeyman Posts: 7
From:
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 02-14-2003 05:14 PM
I bought my Mustang in May 1972 for $900.00. ------------------
66 2+2 63B K-code. No mods.
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GTRocks
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Lusby, MD, USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-14-2003 09:32 PM
quote:
Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
I drove that very car to my high school prom
Me too!! I've had my '66 since '85. Years are flying by. I almost sold it after I got married (money was tight), but my wife wouldn't let me. Talk about a keeper....
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-15-2003 08:37 PM
Drove my Sprint to my prom, too.------------------
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-16-2003 12:56 AM
quote:
Originally posted by V8 Thumper:
I drove that very car to my high school prom
Me too kinda sorta.....borrowed step dads Buick Electra 4 door to look and be cool going to the prom and club afterwards, then took MM to the picnic the next day. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
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jsracingbbf
Gearhead Posts: 1526
From: Batesville,MS. , U.S.A.
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 02-18-2003 01:25 AM
I got my 70 fastback in 1976, my aunt wanted to trade it for a Maverick but my Dad bought it outright. He bought it in '74 but I shined on it so much I finally talked him into letting me drive it around part time. Then I just sorta moved into it. He got over on the Van thing and we were both happy. We sorta spent a few hours restoring Mom's 63 Galaxie, which he drove like he stole it. Dad was a NASCAR wanna be. He hates drag racing to this day. Won't even acknowldege it exists. But he can name the whole starting line up of Winston cup boys all the way back to when Lee Roy Yarbourough was racing.  I think I got off subject here but that's not unusual.
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Jerry
69 Mustang Pro ET Drag
70 Mustang retired former footbrake car
"This is FORD Country! On a Quiet night you can hear a Chevy Rust"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 19611
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-18-2003 10:28 AM
So your dad likes getting dizzy.
I must admit, I also enjoy looking at old films and pics of the glory days of Nascar when the cars were all real cars. ------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
MCA member# 53321
NHRA and IHRA SS/LA National Record Holder '00,'01,'02,&'03
Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28
Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
Quote #2: "Make sure brain is in gear before engaging mouth!"
Quote #3: "If you can't run with the big dogs, stay on the porch!"
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skiwater
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: Utah
Registered: Nov 2002
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posted 02-20-2003 04:20 PM
I'm another one of the "in the family" posts. My '68 was bought new by my Grandad for my mom. I bought it from him when I was 15 (which was in 1984). I drove through high school then parked it for about 13 years. The restoration happened many times in my imagination before last year I finally stepped up and actually did it (or am in the process of finishing it anyway). This doesn't compare to many of you "old timers" but I figure the fact that I was cruising around in this car before I could walk, talk, or had been house trained has to count for something.
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 993
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-21-2003 12:44 PM
Bought my FB back in 87 for $900 to replace a 67 coupe I totaled! I guess that?ll be 16 years this spring?I can?t believe its been that long!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-21-2003 01:12 PM
quote:
Originally posted by skiwater:
I'm another one of the "in the family" posts. My '68 was bought new by my Grandad for my mom. I bought it from him when I was 15 (which was in 1984). I drove through high school then parked it for about 13 years. The restoration happened many times in my imagination before last year I finally stepped up and actually did it (or am in the process of finishing it anyway). This doesn't compare to many of you "old timers" but I figure the fact that I was cruising around in this car before I could walk, talk, or had been house trained has to count for something.
You're keeping the heritage alive, that counts for alot! ------------------
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JaysCal
Journeyman Posts: 14
From: Palm Bay, FL USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-21-2003 01:13 PM
Hi guys, I am new to the board. My signature says it all, 19 years. I bought it at 140,000 miles on the clock, it now it shows 267,000 plus. I have enjoyed every mile I put on it.------------------
1968 GT/CS California Special Mustang owner for 19 years.
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grandestang
Journeyman Posts: 95
From: Lake Bluff, Illinois USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 02-21-2003 01:50 PM
My 1970 grande was bought by my great grandparents in 1970 they were probably in their early fifties then. I just bought it from my great grandma last summer. I guess being only 17- almost 18 i have a little different perspective than you other guys who grew up with these cars. Its wierd sometimes when i think about it- i drive around in a car almost twice my age.------------------
1970 Grande
H code 351W FMX
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PonyDoc
Journeyman Posts: 90
From: Ft. Lauderdale
Registered: Jun 2001
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posted 02-21-2003 02:16 PM
Unfortunately, it isn't mine, but a friend has 5F08F100112 that was built the 1st day of production and the 1st conv sold in Florida. He bought it new and still has it. He also has a 66 GT conv that was built the very last day of 66 production and he bought it new, also. My 64 1/2 was built Aug 13, and I'm the 2nd owner, but it's nowhere as long as Larry has had his!
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 32655
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-21-2003 02:26 PM
Welcome to M&M, JaysCal and grandestang. ------------------
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