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Closer Look At Jack Roush Toys
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Jul 13, 2007, 2007-07-13

Come as Jack Roush takes you on an exclusive behind-the-scenes video tour of his "toy" museum in Livonia, Mich., and gives his personal insight and the history behind many of the vehicles in his personal collection.  This multi-part series will have a new episode uploaded on the 1st and 15th of each month, so be sure to come back often to watch the entire series.  This museum is rarely opened to the public, and the stories Jack weaves are heard infrequently, so punch your ticket and join the tour group today.

Episode 1: Boss 429 Mustang In this episode he gives his personal insight into the development of the Boss 429 Mustang. Episode 2: Bullitt One In this episode he tells about the history of Bullitt One, a Mustang prototype with styling cues that go back to the famous movie car. Episode 3: Army Air Corps Staff Car In this episode he tells the story behind his 1941 Army Air Corp Staff Car. Episode 4: John Player Special Trans-Am Mustang In this installment Roush discusses the widely-recognized John Player Special Trans-Am Mustang. Episode 5: Ford Indigo In this episode he talks about the Ford Indigo, a unique show car. Also, there is some historical footage from the Ford archives of this car on track. Episode 6: 1920s Ford Model T Sportster In this installment Roush shows a 1920s-era Ford Model T Sportster, the “hot rod” of the time. Episode 7: 1935 Hispano Suiza This episode has Jack talking about a rare 1935 Hispano Suiza and all the work that went into the engine. Episode 8: 1939 Ford Cabriolet Jack talks about his 1939 Ford Cabriolet, its ties to his P-51 Mustang airplane, and how this car competes in The Great Race. Episode 9: Two 1960s Mustang Convertibles This episode has Jack talking about a pair of 1960s Mustang convertibles, one which is a recreation of a car he owned while working for Ford, the other rescued from a fire. Episode 10: All Sport Trans-Am Mustang Jack talks about the All Sport Mustang that Tommy Kendall drove to 12 wins in 1995, his final season in Trans-Am racing.