2007 Ford Mustang California Special GT/CS Introduced

Ever since Ford announced it was going to build a production version of the Shelby GT500 Concept, enthusiasts have been abuzz with speculation about what other specialty Mustangs were in the works. Would Ford bring back the Boss? Could they be contemplating another Mach 1? How about another Bullitt? Their wait is now over: While the competition scrambles once again to play catch-up to Ford, Mustang momentum continues to grow with the introduction of the uniquely styled, limited-edition 2007 Mustang GT/CS - or "California Special."

The Mustang GT/California Special arrives in late summer as a full, stand-alone option package on the 2007 Mustang. Much like the 1968 GT/CS that offered Mustang buyers more aggressive styling that was "Inspired by the Shelby GT," the new California Special also draws some cues from the 2007 Shelby. What's more, it offers the kind of limited-production exclusivity that has made the original California Special such a big favorite with Mustang collectors over the years.

Mustang Convertible Gallops Into 2005 Sales Winners Circle

By: Mike Thomas | Ford Communications Network

Hats off to last year's convertible sales champ, the Mustang convertible. In 2005, according to figures from R.L. Polk, total registrations for the Mustang made it America's best-selling convertible, the first time since 2001.

What's even more impressive is that the Mustang managed the feat in a market that is essentially flat.

"Convertibles have been a small but stable segment for a very long time," said George Pipas, Ford's manager of sales analysis. "If you look at sales figures for North America, the total sales of convertibles usually hovers around 300,000 vehicles. It dipped to around 295,000 in 2003 while last year convertible sales rose to a little more than 324,000."

Legendary SVT Officially a Legend

Time creeps up on every organization. Some are able to take the lead and bring home the checkered flag; others fall victim to the ebb & flow of modernization and the next best thing. Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) will be formally disbanded effective April 1, 2006. Not watershed news by any means though, as the fuse was lit back in 1992 - it was only a matter of time.

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2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500: Most Powerful Mustang Ever

DETROIT, Jan. 8, 2006 - What happens when a legend from Texas reunites with a legend from Dearborn? The most powerful Mustang ever.

After 40 years, racing legend Carroll Shelby and the Ford Mustang are back together with the introduction of the 2007 Ford Shelby GT500.

The collaboration between Shelby and Ford's Special Vehicle Team (SVT) is yielding an instant collector's Mustang that builds 475 horsepower in its 5.4-liter supercharged V-8.

Ford Mustang GT: One of Car & Driver's 10 Best Cars of 2006

Car and Driver has picked the 2006 Mustang GT as one of the 10 best cars of 2006, giving it the Best Musclecar label. Here's an excerpt:

The Mustang doesn't change for 2006, but how many changes are needed in a car that was one of last year's most successful launches? Some 170,000 Mustangs were bought last year by enthusiasts of all stripes who connected with the Mustang's combination of engaging retro styling, excellent performance, and low price.

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