Mustang IIs

[Mosesatm]

Will Mustang IIs, other than the V8 King Cobra models, ever be worth anything? Here's a link to what may be the nicest K.C. in the country for only $18,000. That's the highest I've seen.
http://gatewayclassiccars.com/saint-louis/1978/ford/mustang-S6403.html

 

[somethingspecial]

Not my cup o tea, but I do know the Mustang II has quite a following, especially the King Cobra. I have a friend who just loves the Mustang IIs, as well as the Capri's. He can't seem to get enough of them. When the Petersen Auto Museum did their 50th Anniversary exhibit, they could not find anyone to loan them their Mustang II, so they had to buy one for the exhibit.

 

[stangfan]

I have friends who are into the IIs and another with a nice Scarlet Cat Capri. I have always thought it would be fun to hot rod a Mustang II fastback. They have pretty nice lines, and would make a stout platform for a hopped up drivetrain. :grin:

 

[Midnight Special]

Will Mustang IIs, other than the V8 King Cobra models, ever be worth anything? Here's a link to what may be the nicest K.C. in the country for only $18,000. That's the highest I've seen.
http://gatewayclassiccars.com/saint-louis/1978/ford/mustang-S6403.html

...I think a revival may be possible, but only a cut above Pinto, Pacer, Vega, Gremlin...cults IMO. Not bad lines for the day, yet not performers or made to last very long. I think they were an initial hit as the latest "Mustang", but largely disappointing in an era when proven performance was dramatically exchanged for gadgets, economy and decals.

 

[CougarCJ]

...I think a revival may be possible, but only a cut above Pinto, Pacer, Vega, Gremlin...cults IMO. Not bad lines for the day, yet not performers or made to last very long. I think they were an initial hit as the latest "Mustang", but largely disappointing in an era when proven performance was dramatically exchanged for gadgets, economy and decals.

Totally agree.

1976-79 were my high school years. Back then, it was Z-28's or Trans Ams, for muscle cars. Also, all 'stickered' up, but with strong following and worth more in the market place.

 

[sportyworty]

Yeah they were pretty poor quality with regards to the plastics etc.
The Monroe Handler cars were pretty cool and likely the top dog.

 

[rvrtrash]

I will be the first to acknowledge that without the Mustang II, the Mustang name probably wouldn't have survived, and they were somewhat popular in their day, however, I always referred to them as Pinto II's, and hated them with a passion.

Steve

 

[Midnight Special]

I will be the first to acknowledge that without the Mustang II, the Mustang name probably wouldn't have survived....

Steve

...rather had it died, I'm sure the name would've been revived after a time as youthful enthusiasts grew up to become engineers and marketing consultants.

Those were just horrible "car" years and we Mustang lovers weren't the only victims.....> ;-)

 

[robert campbell]

Do you remember the Ford sales pitch???? Wait for it!!!! A bit more.....

"Mustang II, Boredom Zero"!!!

I have actually got to drive one or two of them. They were certainly not a first gen performance pony car, but they seemed to be a bit more solid than a Pinto or a Vega of the day. They went around a corner ok and the ones I rode I did not rattle as much as my older high performance Mustangs that of course had air shocks, heavier springs, and traction bars that made it ride like a lumber wagon. Gosh come to think of it both mine today ride just about as bad....

I must be getting old.... No, dammit, I refuse to grow up!!!

 

[Mosesatm]

At least the marketing people at Ford had the good sense to call it "Mustang II", instead of just "Mustang".

The change from '73 to a '74 was huge! It's proof of the old saying about being careful what you ask for. People complained that the '73 was too big and bloated, and they wanted something smaller. They certainly got it.

 

[Midnight Special]

...From 1977 though '79, I worked in Chevron & Exxon service stations while commuting in a '66, 69 and eventually, S-code GT/CS. I remember how bummed I was at the plastic, clutter and "blah" the IIs seemed to me. I truly thought the glory days were over back then! ;-)

 

[robert campbell]

...From 1977 though '79, I worked in Chevron & Exxon service stations while commuting in a '66, 69 and eventually, S-code GT/CS. I remember how bummed I was at the plastic, clutter and "blah" the IIs seemed to me. I truly thought the glory days were over back then! ;-)

+1 on that thought Tim!! The glory days were over, only to be revived later, thank God!! The Mustang II was just an econo car with a bit of "Mustang" styling. A small bit.... Bit in a horses mouth..... Oh Rob, you are so funny...... Not!!!

 

[rvrtrash]

+1 on that thought Tim!! The glory days were over, only to be revived later, thank God!! The Mustang II was just an econo car with a bit of "Mustang" styling. A small bit.... Bit in a horses mouth..... Oh Rob, you are so funny...... Not!!!

:icon_no:

 

[sportyworty]

A little visual to the subject