Welcome back, Ford Mustang community! On today’s episode of Ford Mustang, The Early Years, we are just two Baltimore boys taking a ride down memory lane with a car that’s been part of one family since it rolled off the lot—and a guest who’s giving it new life with some serious upgrades and a whole lotta love. Meet Aaron Skipper, proud caretaker of Margaret, his classic Mustang named after the grandmother who picked the original color! From a tree incident in the ’90s to Shelby drops and dual exh...
Jun 24, 2025•25 min•Season 1Ep. 169
Jarkko Vuori Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast! Today we take you back to 1964, uncovering the fascinating story of Mustang #167, a pre-production show car shipped to Finland just days before the official U.S. launch. From secret wooden crates to surprise car shows and a legendary front emblem sculpted by a Finnish artist, this episode dives deep into the untold legacy of one of Mustang’s earliest stars. Jarkki, welcome to the podcast. Questions What made Mustang #167 so unique in...
Jun 07, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 168
Connect with the show: @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! "Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!" Doug Sandler doug@turnkeypodcast.com...
Apr 22, 2025•45 min•Season 1Ep. 167
Danny Stucker and Aaron Cox I met both of these guests today in the Vintage Mustang 6 Forum on Facebook, even had a chance to watch the miracle of a new wiring harness and all sorts of goodness being added to a 6-banger in SoCal. Excited to have maybe a more technical conversation than I am ready for. A little scared but confident in my ability to hit the "mute" button. Danny Stucker and Aaron Cox, welcome to Ford Mustang the Early Years podcast. Danny Stucker Notes: How long have you owned your...
Apr 08, 2025•37 min•Season 1Ep. 166
Today we bring you the unicorn in the First Gen Mustang world, a coupe turned fastback. Here to share the story of his 1967 classic ride -- he's got a few Mustang stories to share I am sure. Welcome Brent Eddy to Ford Mustang the Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ How long have you owned your First Generation Mustang?: 3.5 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: ELENOT If...
Mar 25, 2025•36 min•Season 1Ep. 165
Lynn Iverson My ‘66 was born aqua. I got mine after my brother passed (he was a corvette guy though). He restored antique muscle for a living. I asked myself “what am I waiting for? Life is fleeting”. Saved up my tips from pouring beer at a brewery on Friday nights and paid cash. Now I am slowly restoring this car with my 12 year old daughter. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ How long have you owned your Classic Mustang? For about 2.5 years What i...
Mar 11, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 164
Guest email: Hello Doug, my name is Jonathan. We are from central Washington State. My daughter Sydney and I just finished restoring her 1967 mustang coupe in the spring of 2024 just before her wedding. It was a full rotisserie ground up build. We had to replace quarter panels, floor pans, doors and several other things. It's a c-code 289 2-v but we updated with fuel injection, Borgeson power steering, air conditioning, all new wiring and many other updates. We made our own paint booth to paint ...
Feb 28, 2025•27 min•Season 1Ep. 163
Doug Coates For 27 years the wind has been at his back and with his 68 Classic Mustang Coupe named Forever, today's guest Doug Coates knows what Mustang ownership is all about...patience. Excited to talk this dedicated Mustang loyalist. Doug, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 27 years If you own a Mustang...
Feb 07, 2025•40 min•Season 1Ep. 162
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: They have owned them a long time. Please upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.: https://secure.acuityscheduling.com/admin/intake-form-values?key=sxZkHRSQXUHIsXd8UKueByTph50wNWIL6TynUc7IFIdV%2BnR%2BeuUPfopr5Lch6QQtVQQ%3D If you own a Mustang or classic car, have y...
Jan 24, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 161
Purchased about the same time I acquired Jewel, my 1965 convertible, today's guest Ron Bossen got his 1965 coupe. Helsinki, Finland continues bringing the Mustang brand out strong. Welcome, Ron to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application Do you own an early year Mustang?: Yes! A 1965 Mustang Coupe If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 4 years+ If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, ...
Jan 10, 2025•42 min•Season 1Ep. 160
Paul Stegall is the next generation of first generation owners. At 23 he's just over a third of the age of his 1966. Excited to bring him back to the show for an update. Welcome back Paul to Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast. Previous appearance on the show: https://www.themustangpodcast.com/episodes/five-owners-five-stories-1st-generation-panel-discussion/ For notes: @paulstegall Instagram Paul D Stegall Facebook 216-213-4444 Paul.stegall@yahoo.com The Facebook Group TheMustangPodcast.com/f...
Dec 27, 2024•40 min•Season 1Ep. 159
A fellow 1965 Mustang convertible owner, I am ready to talk shop with today's guest about his first gen journey. Matt, welcome to the podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 14 months If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: Ruby If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what wo...
Dec 10, 2024•35 min•Season 1Ep. 158
1968 Mustang owner Lannie Hilboldt has a mustang story relatable to many in our community. Here to share his love of the brand, welcome Lannie to the Podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 3 yrs If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: Miles If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: Sound p...
Nov 26, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 157
Eric Ahnfeldt Purchased new in 1965, this car has been in the family even longer that today's guest has been alive. Here to share this incredible origin story, welcome Eric Ahnfeldt to the podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 11yrs Please upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.: https://secur...
Nov 12, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 156
For over 40 years, he's been behind the wheel of his 1969 Mach 1. As Bill likes to say it, this car has history, and plenty of speeding tickets too. Let's take a trip down memory lane of this famous Classic Pony Bill, welcome to Ford Mustang the Early Years podcast. How long have you owned your Classic Pony?: 1969 Mach 1, own for years. My car was used in making of the Mach E by Ford. Please upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.: https://...
Oct 29, 2024•26 min•Season 1Ep. 155
Let's start with this 256 pages of goodness, packed full of everything you want to know about 7 Mustang generations starting with Gale Halderman's first sketch in 1962 to the 2025 version of Mustang's rocketship for the road, Donald Farr has been the kid in the candy shop along way. Donald has shared Mustang stories, so many stories for decades, and while I had a chance to review an advanced copy of Ford Mustang, 60 Years, who better to share the book then the writer himself. Welcome back Donald...
Sep 17, 2024•38 min•Season 1Ep. 154
Special thanks to episode guest Aaron Robinson who wrote the article "2024 Road of the Year" for Hagerty Drivers Club Magazine Hagerty: https://www.instagram.com/hagerty/ Hagerty Drivers Foundation: https://www.instagram.com/hagertydriversfoundation/ https://www.youtube.com/@HagertyDriversFoundation?app=desktop Instagram @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ @fordpickuppodcast https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/ Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With...
Jun 29, 2024•44 min•Season 1Ep. 153
How do you build a Legacy Brand? Start with a decades old brand, keep the momentum going from generation to generation and add a dash of pizazz, personality and in today's age a boatload of camera time and social media push. The results are The Mustang Brothers, Cody and Preston Ingrassia, son of legendary Mustang fix-it-all guru Chris "The Doc" Ingrassia. -- sharing what it takes today to build a legacy, one twin at a time. Welcome brothers to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. The Mustang B...
Jun 13, 2024•29 min•Season 1Ep. 152
Episode Guest: Charles Coats, serial First Generation Mustang owner The trifecta of classic Mustangs—the coupe, convertible, and fastback—captures the essence of 1960s American automotive culture. The coupe, with its sleek and timeless design, offered a balance of style and practicality. The convertible embodied freedom and the open road, perfect for those who wanted to feel the wind in their hair while cruising. The fastback, known for its sporty and aerodynamic silhouette, appealed to performa...
May 30, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 1Ep. 151
Instagram @mustangpodcast https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/ @fordpickuppodcast https://www.instagram.com/fordpickuppodcast/ Sponsored by: National Parts Depot www.npdlink.com With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast! Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time! ~Doug Sandler...
Apr 29, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 150
With his 67 fastback never too far from sight, Olivier Zibret, freelance flame artist is all about drawing inspiration from the GT350 Cobra Logo. Let's talk all things classic Mustang and some things hot hot hot, welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years podcast. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application How long have you owned your Mustang?: Almost 6 years If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, what is his/her name?: Lily If you've made imp...
Apr 15, 2024•36 min•Season 1Ep. 149
When your position is to build, under a bespoke license from Shelby - turn Ford Mustangs, into carbon fiber Shelby race cars, you've got my attention. Welcome Igor Polegkiy to Ford Mustang The Early Years Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: no Please upload a favorite pic of your Mustang or a classic car you drive now or have owned in the past.: If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? If so, wh...
Mar 27, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 148
Attention Ford enthusiasts and podcast lovers! Join us on a nostalgic ride with the latest episode of our podcast, where we unite the worlds of Ford Mustang and Ford pickup trucks. Episode Highlight: Gordon Moore, a lifelong Ford Mustang owner and F-100 series aficionado, shares his incredible journey through decades in the automotive industry. From being a semi shop foreman to teaching the future gear heads, Gordon's story is one for the books! Timestamp Peeks: - 00:00: A moment of anticipation...
Mar 05, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 147
Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 1965 (5+ yrs), 1966 (2.5+ yrs), 1967 (8+ yrs), 1968 (8+ yrs), 1969 (1.5 yrs) If you own a Mustang or classic car, have you named your car? Ruby, Harley, Raven, Cash-per, and Moxie If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?: I do majority of all work from paint & body, in...
Feb 21, 2024•48 min•Season 1Ep. 146
Today, we take a dive into the world of COOL, both literally and figuratively. If you own a classic car and you want to see the right way to do things, look no further than Vintage Air, Triple Threat in Delivery, Support, and Value. And if you own a business let's tap into your business sense. Vintage Air gets two thumbs up when it comes to great products, speedy delivery, and then the support to back it all up. Any direct to consumer facing business owner should have ears perked up. Let's welco...
Feb 07, 2024•34 min•Season 1Ep. 145
With an epic list of performance upgrades already complete and much smaller list of improvements yet to come, today's guest Josh Reiter knows his Classic Mustang stuff. Let's talk to Josh, who has owned his 65 pony for 40 years. Welcome to Ford Mustang The Early Years Josh. Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application ============ Do you own an early year Mustang?: yes If you own a Mustang, how long have you owned your ride?: 40yrs If you've made improvements to your clas...
Jan 24, 2024•30 min•Season 1Ep. 144
From rusty to remarkable: Follow self-taught mechanic Amanda Tugwell's thrilling journey as she resurrects her '68 coupe, defies expectations, and inspires a community of car enthusiasts to conquer their own restoration dreams. Rebuilding vs. Replacing Navigating the fine line between replacing and rebuilding parts of a classic car is just another aspect of the restoration process. Some may choose to replace to ensure longevity and better performance. Others prefer to rebuild in order to preserv...
Dec 25, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Does this sound familiar? You've been told that building an authentic Shelby replica requires following a step-by-step guide, but despite your efforts, the results have been less than impressive. The pain of spending countless hours and resources on a project that falls short of your vision is all too real. But what if I told you there's a better way? Join us as we unveil the secrets of custom Shelby car builders, who will guide you towards creating replicas that turn heads and truly impress car...
Dec 11, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 142
Jonathan Shaw, as the President of Hemmings, expressed, “Hemmings is the original collector car marketplace, and we have grown and evolved our business over time to provide products and services that meet the needs of enthusiasts who enjoy buying and selling collector vehicles. Our 70th Anniversary celebration kicks off at the SEMA Show by unveiling our new brand icon and will continue throughout 2024 with the launch of many new product offerings across our marketplace, services, media, and even...
Nov 27, 2023•16 min•Season 1Ep. 141
Doug and Jim Chatas, shared a mutual interest in classic vehicles, with a particular fondness for Ford trucks and Mustangs. Doug detailed his recent acquisition and ongoing restoration of a 1967 Ford 250 camper special pickup truck. Jim, who owns Motor City Grind, an automotive restoration company, shared his transition from a successful architecture career to running a classic car restoration business. Jim and his team love building and shipping classic cars worldwide, with a focus on Mustangs ...
Nov 13, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 140
