The newest member of the Trosper Family ~ A 1965 Ford Mustang Coupe
The last couple years I have developed some strong opinions about life and money. I have tried to simplify by selling two of my five cars (the Jaguar and Range Rover) in an effort to simplify. I love European automobiles, but decided it would be better to shed the status symbols and live a life that would be perceived as a little more responsible and less concerned with worldly things. The stupid thing is that the more "conservative" and "responsible" vehicles cost much more than the European cars I have become accustomed to. Nonetheless, it was important to me that I shed some of the world, as the world sees it.
The next step was to sell the Alfa Romeo Spider and get a classic Ford Mustang. Since before I could drive, I have always wanted two cars....an Alfa Romeo Spider and a Ford Mustang. I love my Alfa. Every time I drive it, I have fun and feel like I am driving on Autopia at Disneyland. What a fun little car that is. Unfortunately, it has not been driven for three years. Sarah is not a big fan of the convertibles and the local car shows welcome me, but do so with snide remarks and insults from the corners of their mouths. These are not reasons why I decided to get rid of it, but reasons still. My plan was to sell the Alfa first and then look for a Mustang. I found one I felt was for me and the price was right, so I pulled the trigger early. It will be sad to see the Alfa go, but I am excited to welcome the new ride into the garage. I present to you other gearheads.....my new 1965 Mustang Coupe!
17" Torque Thrust Wheels
Leah makes the beauty of a car look even more beautiful
This car makes my garage look even better
289 bored 30 over and balanced, Edelbrock endurashine intake manifold with matched cam, shorty thermacoat headers and Edelbrock 650 cfm carb. Aluminum 4 core radiator with electric fan. 4 speed aod with stall converter and shift kit. 1979 Lincoln Versailles back end with 9 inch disc brakes 4:11 gears with Detroit locker.
Leah is a Mustang fan. Can you imagine her driving this to school in 2025?! She will be the coolest chick in school with a 60 year old car!
New Pony Interior. I still need to get the door panels switched out.
I need a name for her. Any suggestions? My current Jeep is named Jeep after the cartoon character and the Spider is named Alf. The Jaguar was named Shaggy after Austin Powers' Shaguar, the Range Rover was named Rover and the Jeep Rubicon was named Ruby. Now I need a name for this fine beauty.
Yellow has always been my favorite color so it is appropriate that this car is yellow...Spring Yellow to be exact.
Well, nonetheless, I feel a little silly owning 4 cars. I will feel less silly once I sell the Alfa. My financial views are still the same and this purchase falls in line with them. I still feel it was a responsible move. I guess I can scratch this off of my bucket list. Thanks to Sarah for putting up with me and my hobbies.
6 comments:
Both of the girls in these pictures are beautiful. Only one of your beauties is missing.
You have taken some great pictures of the Mustang. I am certainly not a "gear head", but I absolutely love this car. It is very obvious that someone else loved it too. Can you believe what great condition it is in? Pristeen for sure.
I'm looking forward to riding in this time machine...it will be pure bliss.
It brings a tear to my eye...Love, it, love it, love it!
Someday we will have to get our Mustangs together so they can meet.
Marque,
I used to own a '65 Mustang...a '67 Jeepster (hurts me to this day that I ever let go of it)...and a '71 Beetle. Congratulations on the Mustang. It's beautiful!
I love it too! The reason why Sarah is not in these pics is that they were taken on Daddy/Daughter night last night. Sarah was gone.
Very beautiful car. I recommend the name Sally, pretty self expainitory. Don't feel too bad about the cars. I don't have as many luxurious cars but I have a few myself.
Wow, I haven't drooled over a car for a while, thanks for the opportunity! She's a beauty. What about just Stang? or Stanger? Or you could use a name that goes along with the color. But don't take my advice, I've never named my cars.
Have fun with your hobby. :)
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