Thanks for posting. Folks love to hate on the Mustang II but I always had a soft spot for them, and actually think they’re better looking than 4th generation.
I recently purchased a 1978 mustang 11,the inside looks like it came off the show room floor but my issue is the tires, they are new but dry rotten and no one sells 13in. tires, can you give me any suggestions on what size tires and rims I should buy that would fit on my car,thanks.
I'm tired of people trashing the Mustang II's. First, it was a good looking design, getting back to the car's roots. The styling is excellent. Second, it was a product of it's times. Sure, it was underpowered but if you weren't around in those days you have no concept of government regulations that strangled cars of their power. Lastly although no one could predict the future when the Mustang II was in design stage it came out right when the oil embargo hit and gas prices spiked. I own a 1967 coupe and a 2019 convertible but if my wife would let me buy another Mustang I'd seriously consider a 1974-1978 model.
Ha ha. I own a 2019 Ecoboost convertible, 6 speed manual and a 2011 V6 convertible 6 speed manual. I'd love to have a 66 289 with a manual, but now they cost more than my 2019 and 2011 combined. My favorite Mustang II is the model that was the Rallye package in white, T-tops and the white & gold accent interior. Too bad Ford is afraid to do that sort of interior in the current model.
In 1976, microbe of Mustang was black with gold stripes, just like the 66 GT 350 from hers rent a car's with 10 years after they made the same one. That's the most beautiful 76. Not the white with blue stripes. Not to blue with white stripes, but the black with gold stripes all black interior. Little orange lights in the hood.Scoop, not a slow car in town, got rid of it.Nineteen ninety one
I need to get 2 of these ,,I'll tweak one to be an Evil-speedster the second one ,,, will look identical ,,but I will commit sacralige and convert it to full electric ,,, if the powers that be have their way ,,,in 15years from now gassers may not be allowed on roads anymore ,,, food for thought ,,,😰😧🐎🐴🐍
@@robertkennedy8420 exactly!!!! The car seats were an issue. Our other car was a 1975 Buick Regal. lol. My husband and I had these cars when we met. Very cool page showing the Mustang 2 some love. Mine was a silver fastback with silver vinyl interior. It was sharp looking
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Nice to see @11:53 the Monroe Handler Mustang. I had one of the those when they were new. I was probably in grade 5 or 6 when I got it. No I was not rich, mine was a model. I used to build model cars and that was one of my first builds. It sat on my nightstand table for many years. I wish I had kept them. I have a picture of my builds lined up like a mini BarrettJackson from the 70s. I have never seen one of those in person, or even an actual car until now on youtube, they were beautiful and rare. I also had a stack of Mustang magazines. While in high school I got a 67 Fastback (an actual car this time). That was my dream car. Sadly it had rotted frame, and my grade 10 welding class was not enough to get it fixed. I had a sick feeling in my stomach the day I sold it to a guy who had pestered me for a few years. He pressured me, and one day was down on my luck I caved in. I did take it around the block a few times when my parents were not home. I have regretted it for the last 30+ years. I wish I had kept that in a barn somewhere to pull out and get restored professionally. Eventually I wasted my money on education and buying a house and grew up to be a loser who never had a muscle car.
I saw a Monroe Handler Mustang II for sale on the side of the road near Fresno California about 20 years ago. Just on the side of the road with a for sale sign in the window. Can't remember how much they wanted. I had no idea what a Monroe Handler was until I saw it.
My second car was a Mustang II Cobra. White with red stripes. I did modify the engine with intake, 4bbl carb and headers. What a fun car. Surprised a lot of Nova and Duster drivers. My wife learned to drive a stick shift in that car. We were at a stop sign and it was on a little bit of a hill. I told her to start letting the clutch out slowly and when she felt the clutch engage, take her foot off the brake and gas it. Her first Pro-stock burnout!! Eventually traded it in on a Ford Fiesta.
Thanks for watching (and sharing). Please feel free to subscribe. I recently authored a new Mustang history book about all seven generations. That book, “UNBRIDLED: The Passion, Performance & Politics Behind America’s Favorite Pony Car” is available exclusively at UnbridledMustangBook.com. You can also follow @unbridled_author on Instagram and the @unbridledbook page on Facebook if you’re curious.
@@Acejustforalaugh Don't knock the little Fiesta. It had a Kent 1.6 liter, same engine they use in Formula Ford and it was well balanced on the road. 4 wheel drift going up the on ramp? Fun. The drive to my parents house was curvy, tree lined and about 40 miles long. Fun fun. But I had to do something since my daily commute was much longer than before and gas had already jumped to over a $1. per gallon.
Conflicting information, 1964 through 1970 small block V8s were 289 and then 302ci. Not 260 V8s. Then 351 Cleveland top oiler. The 289 V8 HP 220 HP and HO 289 was 271 HP. In the 1970s the 302 V8 2bbl went from 210hp to 140hp until the 1980s then they went up to 170hp. 1980s the 302 240 HP. And today way over 300hp mark.
My first car was 1978 Mustang 2 ghia. Mom worked at a bodyshop here in los angeles. The car was a "total" repaired and painted Ferrari red with white half top. I was 17yrs old and loved that little car for 2 years. Good times
@@robertkennedy8420 Cool. I like the 2011 style myself. But yeah, my mom had the 77 cobra ii and I absolutely love how it looked. Great video by the way.
@@robertkennedy8420 Goodness me is that ever cool! I wish I knew what it was like to drive my mom's car. Any interesting quirks or features worth mentioning?
The last car that you features with the black and gold king cobra 2 I feel was the best and rarest I've seen many of all the other ones but very few these and it sucks that you don't have one restore the original you have a restomod
@@jeffreyrichard2575 most Ford fans would shout “blasphemy!” And you might be angering the automotive gods - but the LS is obviously a good engine. Personally, I’d love to stick that motor in our ‘67 Camaro, but I’ll be keeping a Ford engine in each of my Mustangs. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please feel free to subscribe. I recently authored a new Mustang history book about all seven generations. That book, “UNBRIDLED: The Passion, Performance & Politics Behind America’s Favorite Pony Car” is available exclusively at UnbridledMustangBook.com. You can also follow @unbridled_author on Instagram and the @unbridledbook page on Facebook if you’re curious.
The full vinyl top in that 75 Ghia is kinda rare. Most had the 1/2 vinyl top. I had a 75 with the full vinyl top which made me start to notice how few are seen today. Awesomely underrated car.
Very nice and informative video. Look forward to more Mustang II videos. They will eventually all have powerful and non-polluting electric motors. I may not live long enough to see it but I'm sure you will. 😮🙂 Adapt or die, indeed.
Wish I could post a photo, but I am also an original owner of a 77 Cobra II that I bought new in October 1976, and never let it go. I am glad I bought an early one because of federal law, there were many little changes made to the car after January 1,1977. The use of the 85 mph speedometer vs the 120 unit in my car. there were subtle trim changes in the the interior like the COBRA II emblem on the door sort of way just to mention two. Even after 47 years of ownership, I get a big smile on my face every time I drive it, not to mention a lot of thumbs up fro other drivers…
Thanks for posting. Folks love to hate on the Mustang II but I always had a soft spot for them, and actually think they’re better looking than 4th generation.
You guys forgot one mustang. The Mustang 11 Mach 1!!
I'm proud to own one of these cars despite all the haters!
I recently purchased a 1978 mustang 11,the inside looks like it came off the show room floor but my issue is the tires, they are new but dry rotten and no one sells 13in. tires, can you give me any suggestions on what size tires and rims I should buy that would fit on my car,thanks.
Great video! Gotta love John Clor, such an enthusiast. We're lucky to have him working at Ford :)
I'm tired of people trashing the Mustang II's. First, it was a good looking design, getting back to the car's roots. The styling is excellent. Second, it was a product of it's times. Sure, it was underpowered but if you weren't around in those days you have no concept of government regulations that strangled cars of their power. Lastly although no one could predict the future when the Mustang II was in design stage it came out right when the oil embargo hit and gas prices spiked.
I own a 1967 coupe and a 2019 convertible but if my wife would let me buy another Mustang I'd seriously consider a 1974-1978 model.
Ha ha. I own a 2019 Ecoboost convertible, 6 speed manual and a 2011 V6 convertible 6 speed manual. I'd love to have a 66 289 with a manual, but now they cost more than my 2019 and 2011 combined. My favorite Mustang II is the model that was the Rallye package in white, T-tops and the white & gold accent interior. Too bad Ford is afraid to do that sort of interior in the current model.
Definitely drive one before you buy one. Back in the 70's my household had a brand new Mustang II. It drove like the overweight Pinto it was..
Agreed in general. But if you stretch the wheelbase, front tires forward, rear tires back, the proportions transform the car to another level.
I kick myself for getting rid of my 78 Mustang, I love the king Cobra 🐍 I always thought Ford was inspired by the TA they did a great job on them.
It's funny that a car that was so popular in its day is so unappreciated now.
Don't forget....the Mustang had a 4.2L v8 as the top option at one point.
Yeah, left that comment while you were talking about the Fox Bodies....then saw the rest of the video and felt silly. Good video!
What a great video, as ALWAYS, Robert. These cars are like wine, they're better with age. At the time I hated them, but now they have grown on me.
There was 44 1977 mustangs built convertible 😊
The coolest thing is the front and rear bumpers Color coded with the rest of the car ❤
In 1976, microbe of Mustang was black with gold stripes, just like the 66 GT 350 from hers rent a car's with 10 years after they made the same one. That's the most beautiful 76. Not the white with blue stripes. Not to blue with white stripes, but the black with gold stripes all black interior. Little orange lights in the hood.Scoop, not a slow car in town, got rid of it.Nineteen ninety one
I need to get 2 of these ,,I'll tweak one to be an Evil-speedster the second one ,,, will look identical ,,but I will commit sacralige and convert it to full electric ,,, if the powers that be have their way ,,,in 15years from now gassers may not be allowed on roads anymore ,,, food for thought ,,,😰😧🐎🐴🐍
I had a 1975 Mustang 2. I had triplets so I had to sell.
@@robertkennedy8420 exactly!!!! The car seats were an issue. Our other car was a 1975 Buick Regal. lol. My husband and I had these cars when we met. Very cool page showing the Mustang 2 some love. Mine was a silver fastback with silver vinyl interior. It was sharp looking
Monroe Handler and King Cobra 🐍. Yes please!!
Thank you so much for this I ABSOLUTELY LOVE ❤️ IT !
All the best from Adelaide South Australia 🇦🇺
@@chocodiledundee1 Thanks for watching. Please feel free to subscribe. I recently authored a new Mustang history book about all seven generations. That book, “UNBRIDLED: The Passion, Performance & Politics Behind America’s Favorite Pony Car” is available exclusively at UnbridledMustangBook.com. You can also follow @unbridled_author on Instagram and the @unbridledbook page on Facebook if you’re curious.
I've got a '77 green stripe cobra ii
It's my favorite mustang they've made
Nice to see @11:53 the Monroe Handler Mustang. I had one of the those when they were new. I was probably in grade 5 or 6 when I got it. No I was not rich, mine was a model. I used to build model cars and that was one of my first builds. It sat on my nightstand table for many years. I wish I had kept them. I have a picture of my builds lined up like a mini BarrettJackson from the 70s. I have never seen one of those in person, or even an actual car until now on youtube, they were beautiful and rare. I also had a stack of Mustang magazines. While in high school I got a 67 Fastback (an actual car this time). That was my dream car. Sadly it had rotted frame, and my grade 10 welding class was not enough to get it fixed. I had a sick feeling in my stomach the day I sold it to a guy who had pestered me for a few years. He pressured me, and one day was down on my luck I caved in. I did take it around the block a few times when my parents were not home. I have regretted it for the last 30+ years. I wish I had kept that in a barn somewhere to pull out and get restored professionally. Eventually I wasted my money on education and buying a house and grew up to be a loser who never had a muscle car.
I saw a Monroe Handler Mustang II for sale on the side of the road near Fresno California about 20 years ago. Just on the side of the road with a for sale sign in the window. Can't remember how much they wanted. I had no idea what a Monroe Handler was until I saw it.
Had 76 cobra
My second car was a Mustang II Cobra. White with red stripes.
I did modify the engine with intake, 4bbl carb and headers. What a fun car.
Surprised a lot of Nova and Duster drivers.
My wife learned to drive a stick shift in that car. We were at a stop sign and it was on a little bit of a hill. I told her to start letting the clutch out slowly and when she felt the clutch engage, take her foot off the brake and gas it. Her first Pro-stock burnout!!
Eventually traded it in on a Ford Fiesta.
Thanks for watching (and sharing). Please feel free to subscribe. I recently authored a new Mustang history book about all seven generations. That book, “UNBRIDLED: The Passion, Performance & Politics Behind America’s Favorite Pony Car” is available exclusively at UnbridledMustangBook.com. You can also follow @unbridled_author on Instagram and the @unbridledbook page on Facebook if you’re curious.
@@Acejustforalaugh Don't knock the little Fiesta. It had a Kent 1.6 liter, same engine they use in Formula Ford and it was well balanced on the road. 4 wheel drift going up the on ramp? Fun. The drive to my parents house was curvy, tree lined and about 40 miles long. Fun fun.
But I had to do something since my daily commute was much longer than before and gas had already jumped to over a $1. per gallon.
Conflicting information, 1964 through 1970 small block V8s were 289 and then 302ci. Not 260 V8s. Then 351 Cleveland top oiler. The 289 V8 HP 220 HP and HO 289 was 271 HP. In the 1970s the 302 V8 2bbl went from 210hp to 140hp until the 1980s then they went up to 170hp. 1980s the 302 240 HP. And today way over 300hp mark.
My first car was 1978 Mustang 2 ghia. Mom worked at a bodyshop here in los angeles. The car was a "total" repaired and painted Ferrari red with white half top. I was 17yrs old and loved that little car for 2 years. Good times
Wow. These cars make modern mustangs look awful in comparison.
@@robertkennedy8420 Cool. I like the 2011 style myself. But yeah, my mom had the 77 cobra ii and I absolutely love how it looked. Great video by the way.
@@robertkennedy8420 Goodness me is that ever cool! I wish I knew what it was like to drive my mom's car. Any interesting quirks or features worth mentioning?
Cobra ll
Dont like the crack about the Fox Body mustangs. They were good looking cars.
the Ford Mustang II looks better than the Ford Pinto(any year!!)..imo
Great video ☺️
Great collection of my babies, the Cobras. I’d love a white one with red stripes and red Ghia seats.
And for somewhat there's none left they all got crushed and scrap why why that's the question
The last car that you features with the black and gold king cobra 2 I feel was the best and rarest I've seen many of all the other ones but very few these and it sucks that you don't have one restore the original you have a restomod
Best engine/transmission combo for the Mustang II is the LS1 and the Tremec 5 speed.
I know Ford fans hate this but it is the truth.
@@jeffreyrichard2575 most Ford fans would shout “blasphemy!” And you might be angering the automotive gods - but the LS is obviously a good engine. Personally, I’d love to stick that motor in our ‘67 Camaro, but I’ll be keeping a Ford engine in each of my Mustangs. Thanks for watching and commenting. Please feel free to subscribe. I recently authored a new Mustang history book about all seven generations. That book, “UNBRIDLED: The Passion, Performance & Politics Behind America’s Favorite Pony Car” is available exclusively at UnbridledMustangBook.com. You can also follow @unbridled_author on Instagram and the @unbridledbook page on Facebook if you’re curious.
Man I love the orange one, lowered kick ass car, not the convertible, the one at the start of the video.
The worst documentary on the Mustang to on the internet
Very very good Video Robert , BONJOUR DE FRANCE , Vincent !
OK Robert , i see you too on Facebook ( The small stang II Blue skie in France ) ! good Job and thank you for Mustang II !
Only 7 monroes made
The classic 2
64 too 74
I bought the Cobra 2 blue with white stripes in 1976...new. I miss my friend-maker!
The full vinyl top in that 75 Ghia is kinda rare. Most had the 1/2 vinyl top. I had a 75 with the full vinyl top which made me start to notice how few are seen today. Awesomely underrated car.
Awesome
Another outstanding , Informative video. Thanks Robert.
@@robertkennedy8420 I am looking forward to it !
Super et merci de montrer la mustang 2 qui n est pas souvent mis à l honneur.
Bravo Robert.. 👏
Very nice and informative video. Look forward to more Mustang II videos. They will eventually all have powerful and non-polluting electric motors. I may not live long enough to see it but I'm sure you will. 😮🙂 Adapt or die, indeed.
@@robertkennedy8420 💯
Wish I could post a photo, but I am also an original owner of a 77 Cobra II that I bought new in October 1976, and never let it go. I am glad I bought an early one because of federal law, there were many little changes made to the car after January 1,1977. The use of the 85 mph speedometer vs the 120 unit in my car. there were subtle trim changes in the the interior like the COBRA II emblem on the door sort of way just to mention two. Even after 47 years of ownership, I get a big smile on my face every time I drive it, not to mention a lot of thumbs up fro other drivers…
By all means keep us posted about the book, I for one, would love to be among the first to buy one!! (and I have subscribed)
What's the difference in the mustang 2 and the pinto?
Not much. My aunt had the pinto, I had the mustang II. Almost identical.