2005 Ford Mustang First Drive

America's icon returns with a gallop


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Like it or not, it’s a different look. It’s aggressive, with angular lines that echo the 21st century.

So it’s fair to say that the 2005 Ford Mustang is fairly priced and well equipped. A casual poll on the Autobytel websites, for example, revealed that 39 percent of those who took the poll thought that the $19,410 base price was fair, compared to the 28 percent who thought it was too much. The price and the extras, however, are not what makes the Mustang a special car -- what makes this Mustang unique is that it is the perfect expression of J May’s retro futuristic design touch. Like it or not, it’s a different look. It’s aggressive, with angular lines that echo the 21st century. Designed after classic Mustangs of the 1960s, the fastback roofline and trapezoidal rear windows echo 1965-66 Shelby Mustangs, and up front, the shark-like headlamps and grille suggest 1967-68 ponies. The hood is long and sleek and also comes from Mustang history, as do C-scoops in the sides, three-slotted backlights and the horse on the grille. Among the modern and aggressive touches are the short wheel overhangs – the Mustang wheels are pushed out to the corners – an improvement to the ride and to the look. It is an inspired design that echoes glory days of the past in a contemporary design that will not feel out of place on the road. It's not a classic car - it's the remaking of a classic. With an imaginative color palette, the 2005 Ford Mustang is a head turner and a conversation starter. Go with the torch red, or the windveil blue and really start up a conversation.


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