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Topic: What the hell is this?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 29200
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-11-2006 10:46 AM
 
Anyone ever seen this car before?
http://significantcars.com/cars/1969mustang/fullsize.html
In Hemmings they have it listed as a 1964 Mustang III prototype.I can't believe that I have never heard of this car if it was a true prototype.
Methinks it is a custom car and they have their info wrong.
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DidgeyTrucker
Gearhead Posts: 1813
From: Greenbrier, TN USA
Registered: Oct 99
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posted 06-11-2006 11:04 AM
Methinks it is a privately built custom based on a '65/'66. Can't believe everything you read on the internet.Tracy
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SkinnyMan
Gearhead Posts: 916
From: Tupelo, MS - USA (CA temporarily)
Registered: Jan 2005
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posted 06-11-2006 11:20 AM
quote:
Originally posted by Moneymaker:
I can't believe that I have never heard of this car if it was a true prototype.
Methinks it is a custom car and they have their info wrong.
As Didgey says, it was built on the early model Mustang chassis. I looks as though they chopped out the back seats and made it into a two seater, with a shorter platform. I've got a model of a Mach III Mustang, but it looks nothing like that cobbled together thing.Prototype, I don't think so! ------------------
SkinnyMan
Tupelo, MS Thank you, Thank you very much!
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-11-2006 02:14 PM
Somebody wasted out two cars.....the shortened Mustang and a 240-Z!
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 06-11-2006 05:49 PM
It's ugly, and weird looking too.
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-11-2006 06:05 PM
A perfect example of where 'one of one' in existence does not mean its valuable.
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capri man
Gearhead Posts: 8777
From: doerun, ga.
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 06-11-2006 07:28 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Scott H:
A perfect example of where 'one of one' in existence does not mean its valuable.
exactly!! i can relate cause i only got one ex-wife!!! 
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Dave Gibson
Moderator Posts: 10769
From: Norfolk, Virginia, USA M&M#166 MCA#47921
Registered: Aug 99
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posted 06-11-2006 07:37 PM
quote:
Originally posted by capri man:
exactly!! i can relate cause i only got one ex-wife!!!
I got you beat Mike! I have two ex-wives.  LOL Mellow,
I agree with you on the combination of an early mustang and a 240z. Couldn't have described it better. Dave & Terri ------------------
'65 Mustang Fastback
'66 Mustang Coupe
'02 Explorer XLT
Common sense isn't common anymore.
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Scott H
Gearhead Posts: 1480
From: Chicago area
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 06-11-2006 08:44 PM
quote:
Originally posted by capri man:
exactly!! i can relate cause i only got one ex-wife!!!
Starts to remind me of that old question....Why is divorce so expensive?
BECAUSE ITS WORTH IT !!!! 
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65ponycar
Gearhead Posts: 873
From: Dayton, OH
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 06-11-2006 08:57 PM
I don't say this about many Mustang's but that is one UGLY car!Definitely a mix of two distinct styling cues on that car... I agree on the prototype deal-false!
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83j20
Gearhead Posts: 304
From:
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 06-11-2006 10:22 PM
I like it! The fuel filler thing on the trunk is bad but the overall look is great.
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mustangs68
Moderator Posts: 27681
From: Hampton Va MCA#39406 M&M #12 Member Mustang Club of Tidewater
Registered: May 99
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posted 06-14-2006 10:18 PM
You know,
That looks a little like the 68 Mustang proto that was dubed the MACH I..See the MACH I at one time was due to be a 1968 option but was held back to 69...which was a good move. Now If I could just find that 'zine again I read it in....
Sam
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-14-2006 10:39 PM
240-ZZ's were neat cars but Man! Did they rust!!! Remember seeing one with a uh........chev small block and it rocked!
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 3285
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 06-15-2006 07:25 AM
I agree with the 240Z and mustang sheet metal.
Saw a Mazda Miata with 65 sheet metal, it was real cool and professional done, you didn't notice it wasn't a mustang till you got real close to it.
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 2357
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 06-15-2006 08:08 AM
quote:
Originally posted by ccode67:
I agree with the 240Z and mustang sheet metal.
Saw a Mazda Miata with 65 sheet metal, it was real cool and professional done, you didn't notice it wasn't a mustang till you got real close to it.
Have you seen the AC Cobra kit they have for them? Not bad for that little car.
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-16-2006 09:25 AM
Miatas are cool. Bet it WOULD look good with some Cobra "upgrades"! They're a rocket with a 5.0 underhood!!
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83j20
Gearhead Posts: 304
From:
Registered: Jul 2002
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posted 06-17-2006 01:00 PM
Here's your Mustiata: 
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gmliebau
Gearhead Posts: 691
From: Port St. Lucie, FL
Registered: Jan 2004
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posted 06-17-2006 01:58 PM
My God that's ugly! Why do people do that?!? 
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 8198
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 06-17-2006 11:15 PM
All in the eye of the beholder.
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1302
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 06-18-2006 05:22 AM
quote:
Originally posted by mellowyellow:
Somebody wasted out two cars.....the shortened Mustang and a 240-Z!
That is exactly what it is. Maybe a splash of Chevy Monza in there for flavor? [This message has been edited by SundanceKid (edited 06-18-2006).]
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