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Silverado · 09-24-2009, 11:18 AM

....of the Mustang.....

Okay, this one is a very limited edition, more along the lines of the Iacocca version, but still....

http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/23/2...ptop-pace-car/

comiskeybum · 09-24-2009, 11:58 AM

i love the true fastback back end

nester7929 · 09-24-2009, 12:06 PM

I wouldn't say it's a completely new version, Hertz has had a special edition for awhile.

Silverado · 09-24-2009, 01:12 PM

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Originally Posted by nester7929

I wouldn't say it's a completely new version, Hertz has had a special edition for awhile.

True, but weren't they all coupes?

Either way, it seems Ford and their aftermarket partners slap a different coat of paint on it, throw some wheels on it (and they seem to get uglier each time), and maybe a stripe package, and suddenly, it's a "special edition". Many times, they don't even do any performance upgrades.

I'm all for more American muscle, I really am. I just think that too many "special editions" dilute the "specialness" of American Muscle.

Edit: I just noticed you mentioned the Hertz version....you are right. This one is a Hurst version. Two different companies.

AZCamaroFan · 09-24-2009, 01:19 PM

it's the mustang.
most of their special editions, going back to the 60's have been decal packages.

nester7929 · 09-24-2009, 02:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Silverado

True, but weren't they all coupes?

Either way, it seems Ford and their aftermarket partners slap a different coat of paint on it, throw some wheels on it (and they seem to get uglier each time), and maybe a stripe package, and suddenly, it's a "special edition". Many times, they don't even do any performance upgrades.

I'm all for more American muscle, I really am. I just think that too many "special editions" dilute the "specialness" of American Muscle.

Edit: I just noticed you mentioned the Hertz version....you are right. This one is a Hurst version. Two different companies.

Ahh, Hurst. I just skimmed, saw the gold accents and thought it was Hertz. My bad.

Special editions are just marketing ploys to sell more cars, nothing more. It's not just Ford that does the cosmetic upgrade only (hell, consider the Transformers Camaro they just released, or all those pace car edition Corvettes), but there are a couple of them that are legitimate. The Mach 1 and Bullitt come to mind.

subzero05 · 09-24-2009, 05:02 PM

The HURST version will be a true production vehicle avail thru Ford with full factory warranty and much more than decal packages.. Just like the current HURST Challengers and soon to be HURST Camaro

09-24-2009, 11:18 AM	#1
Silverado GM Guy For Life Drives: 2010 GMC Yukon XL Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Omaha, NE Posts: 971 View My Garage	And still another version..... ....of the Mustang..... Okay, this one is a very limited edition, more along the lines of the Iacocca version, but still.... http://www.autoblog.com/2009/09/23/2...ptop-pace-car/

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comiskeybum Banned Drives: 2010 Chevy Equinox LS Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: South Bend, Indiana Posts: 799	i love the true fastback back end

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nester7929 Rice Harvester Drives: 2014 Bright Yellow 2SS/RS Join Date: May 2008 Location: Plainview, TX Posts: 1,449	I wouldn't say it's a completely new version, Hertz has had a special edition for awhile.

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AZCamaroFan Camaro6 2016-2018 Drives: sometimes Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Phoenix Posts: 18,454	it's the mustang. most of their special editions, going back to the 60's have been decal packages.

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subzero05 Account Suspended Drives: 2010 tbd Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: california Posts: 647	The HURST version will be a true production vehicle avail thru Ford with full factory warranty and much more than decal packages.. Just like the current HURST Challengers and soon to be HURST Camaro