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THE MOST STOLEN MUSTANG IN THE US Given that Ford has made so many Mustangs (around 8.5 million), plus the fact, the car ranks as one of the most affordable performance buys on the market, it probably isn't surprising that Ford's pony is also high on the list when it comes to theft rates. According to the National Insurance Crime Bureau, which has released its first ever "Hot Wheels" report, approximately 611,003 examples of the total 8.5 million produced since 1964 have been stolen. Among the worst years, were during 1980s, when 5.0-liter cars were among the most stolen vehicles in the country. In fact, even in the most recent consensus, the 1989 Mustang still made the top 10 list of Ford pony cars stolen. But which model is the most stolen of all? Well, if you happen to own a 2000 Mustang, you might want to think twice about where you park it, since this car leads the pack over the last decade, with some 7,085 reports filed (out of a total of 91,152 Mustangs stolen between 2001 and 2011). What's interesting is that all of the top five most stolen Mustangs during that period were SN95 cars; 2nd was the 1995 model, followed by the 1998 and then the 2001 and 2002 models. Feb 6, 2012 PROCHARGER RELEASES NEW F-1X SUPERCHARGER Continuing to build on their line of hugely successful superchargers, ProCharger has now released their all new F-1X supercharger, specifically designed for the X27 Drag Radial Class. The F-1X shares the same design strategy and high efficiency of the new F-3 series superchargers with a maximum Supercharged HP Rating of 1,300 HP. Jan 30, 2012 KENNY BROWN REINTRODUCES SUPER STREET CAGE Although it helped reinvigorate the American performance car movement with concept of offering a lot of bang for not much money; the third generation Fox Chassis Mustang was compromised by a lightweight unibody structure. As power and torque on the car's 5.0 engine increased during the late 1980s, the limitations of the chassis became increasingly apparent with reports of flexing and fatigue under hard driving, causing stress cracks around the floor pans, A and C-pillars. To help combat the problem, a number of aftermarket companies introduced frame stiffening products, ranging from subframe connectors to full roll cages. One company that pioneered the development of quality chassis and suspension upgrades for Fox Mustangs was Kenny Brown Performance. Kenny Brown was one of the founders of late-model Mustang performance and was an integral part in helping Steve Saleen's 5.0 LXs dominate the Escort Endurance Road Racing series in the late-1980s before starting his own business catering to high performance upgrades. Jan 30, 2012 2013 SHELBY GT500 PROTOTYPE SELLS FOR $300,000 Although we've had a quite a bit of Shelby news lately, this story was too hard to ignore. Recently, Ford Motor Company announced it would be auctioning off a very special Shelby GT500 durability prototype at this year's Barrett-Jackson's Westworld auction in Scottsdale Arizona. The car in question was originally built back in 2007 as an engineering mule (one of the earliest GT500s we might add with updated 2010 model year styling). The car was then updated to 2013 specs and flogged around Sebring International Raceway at speeds of some 150 mph for 24 hours to ensure that all systems on the vehicle could withstand such severe conditions, should customers who purchase one of the production spec 650 hp, 200 mph capable monsters choose to perform similar antics. The durability prototype sports a full roll cage, special Recaro racing seats (the production model will be offered with SVT designed Recaros), six-point harnesses for the driver and front passenger, evidence of mounting points for testing equipment inside the cabin, plus signatures from every engineer who worked on the 2013 GT500 development program on the underside of the trunk lid. Jan 23, 2012 SHELBY AMERICAN CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY It's hard to believe that five decades have passed since iconic Texan Carroll Shelby officially formed the company that bears his name. Starting out by shoehorning American Ford V8s into small British AC sports cars, to create the hairy (and competitive) Cobras, he followed up with a range of hopped up Mustangs that gave Ford a competitive edge against rivals in SCCA racing, as well as bolstering that automaker's performance image on the street. There is absolutely no question that Shelby left an indelible mark on American car culture, one that continues to this very day. And in celebration of Shelby American's 50 years in business, the company is offering a limited run of anniversary Mustang packages. Offered on the post-title GTS, GT350, GT500 Super Snake cars assembled at the Las Vegas facility, the 50th Anniversary package will be limited to just 100 units, 50 for white cars, 50 for black ones. Jan 16, 2012 SPEED GIVING AWAY GT500 IN HAGGERTY FANTASY BID As part of this year's Barrett-Jackson collector car auction at Westworld, in the Phoenix suburb of Scottsdale, Speed TV, which will be broadcasting 40 hours live coverage of the event, will also be giving away a new Shelby GT500 for the Haggerty Fantasy Bid Game and Sweepstakes. The car in question, is actually a one-of-a-kind Racing Champions Special Edition, boasting upgrades such as a Ford Racing/Whipple supercharger (helping boost power from 550 to approximately 750 hp); a C&R cooling system, 3.5-inch aluminum driveshaft, cosmetic enhancements, (including traditional Shelby style scoops on the quarter panels) along with a SVT handling pack that includes adjustable front struts and rear shocks, plus lowering springs that drop ride height by 1.25 inches. Given the extra power on tap, the car also sports a Wilwood brake kit, with cross-drilled and slotted 14-inch front rotors, 12-inch rear rotors and forged calipers (six-piston units up front, four-piston out back). Dec 31, 2011 NEW 1-PIECE CARBON FIBER DRIVESHAFT FOR 2005-10 MUSTANG GTS When it was introduced, the S197 chassis Mustang represented a tremendous improvement over the antiquated Fox 4 (1994-04) models. It was tighter and much more track capable than its predecessor out the box. However, one drawback was weight. On average, 2005-10 Mustangs are around 200-300 lbs heavier than their forebears, so for racers, any weight savings that can be realized are most welcomed. An obvious one concerns the car's two-piece factory driveshaft, which on its own weighed close to 45 lbs. It wasn't long before various aftermarket manufacturers started offering one piece, lighter and stouter alternatives. One company that's been at the forefront of late-model Mustang driveshaft technology is The Driveshaft Shop, which has now released a new 1-Piece Carbon Fiber shaft, designed to fit 2005-10 Mustang GTs. Listed as Part Number PDSH9-C-CV1, this new piece has not only been conceived as one of the lightest and sturdiest available, it's also been designed to quell harmonic vibrations that are common on many late-model Mustang replacement shafts. Dec 31, 2011 DYNACORN INTRODUCES 1967 MUSTANG CONVERTIBLE BODY Several months ago when, Dynacorn International Inc. released it's first reproduction body shell catering to early (1965-66) Mustangs, namely a convertible piece, it seemed logical that perhaps a 2+2 fastback version for early cars would materialize soon after. However, we've yet to see one surface despite persistent hints and rumors. What we have seen emerge over the holiday period however, is this, a 1967 convertible reproduction body. This is perhaps significant, since Dynacorn's first complete reproduction shell in the Mustang world was the '67 Fastback. True to form, the '67 convertible follows standard Dynacorn practice, having been conceived from original Ford Motor Company blueprints, yet uses modern tooling and techniques in its construction, including current OE grade steel stampings (which are thicker than the original 1967 stampings), precision welding and reinforcement in flex prone areas, such as the inner fenders and floorpans. Dec 29, 2011

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