The 2014 Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 & One Of The Funniest Videos That I Have Ever Seen

This week for American Muscle Monday we're going to try to solve a mystery. Who does the Mustang actually belong to in the video below?



I stumbled upon this gem the other day and came to the conclusion that most people would react in a similar manner if their Mustang was stolen. Even though the miniature Mustang can fit into the palm of his hand, the young gentleman attempting to retrieve the small Mustang is treating it as if it's a brand new 2014 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500. Yes, the drivable kind.

An all black 2014 Mustang GT500

2014 Mustang GT500 interior. Now this is nice.

This year's Mustang model is jammed packed with power, and looks as "Mustangy" as ever (which is a good thing). The GT500 will get you 15/24 mpg (city/highway), and although it isn't a designated winter vehicle by any means, with the right tires you can accomplish anything. This beast can reach from 0-60mph in 3.5 seconds, packs a whopping 662 horsepower engine, and hits top speeds that lie just below 190 mph. The $60k+ price tag seems intimidating until you get behind the wheel and feel the power for yourself. You won't be able to forget this car once you've tried it.

So who's Mustang was that anyway? I don't really know, but I cant blame either of these fellas for putting up such a fight. Whether they were fighting over the GT500 model or not, the important thing here is that they both have good taste.

I would also like to extend a big thank you to Youtube user WiLL02724. This Mustang meltdown video is internet gold.

American Muscle Monday- Eleanor

When you think about famous cars, does the beautiful 1971 Ford Mustang Sportsroof that was featured in the 1974 film, "Gone in 60 Seconds" ring a bell? Perhaps you're more familiar with the Jerry Bruckheimer remake of the film in 2000, starring Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie, which featured a customized 1967 Mustang fastback. Either way, our focus for this weeks American Muscle Monday is... Eleanor.

Original Eleanor. Image from JD Rucker at ford-life.com

There were two 1971 Mustang Sportroofs that were used in the 1974 version of the film. The first was saved as a beauty car, and was not modified for the film. However, the car was supposedly crushed after filming had finished. The reason for this is unknown. The second car was used as the stunt car. It took the crew 250 hours of labor to prepare it for filming. A laundry list of adjustments and modifications were made.

• All body panels were removed so that a roll cage could be installed throughout the cars stock uni-body.
• The transmission was chained in.
• An adjustable camera rig was mounted to the backseat to capture footage from the drivers' point of view.
• Heavy duty Simpson shoulder harness' was added
• Deadbolt door locks installed
• Aftermarket hood pins
• 24-volt electrical system
• On-board first-aid kit
• Electrical kill switches
• Individual locking rear brakes
• Fish planting of the undercarriage

1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500

Both of these precious vehicles represent an and of an era. Before we started to become more conservative with our vehicle design towards the end of the 1970's, companies like Ford were not afraid to share their idea of pure American muscle with the world.

Sources:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eleanor_(automobile)