What determines a "classic" ?

August 2nd, 2006, 10:07 AM

Can a restored 1993 LX be considered a classic?

AtlanticBlue99 · August 2nd, 2006, 10:13 AM

No. Classic is 1964 1/2 through 1973

A 1993 is a Fox Body

Horseshoeing · August 7th, 2006, 06:55 AM

I will even say a Mustang 2 could be a classic.

88_StAnGeR_GT_TToP · August 13th, 2006, 01:32 AM

That's funny... So many people call my 88' a classic. Yet it might not be a real classic car, it is definately almost 20 years old already, so it's up to you to decide wether a Fox Body is classic or not. ( I consider any car that doesn't need a smog check a classic! hahaha )

GTNorm · August 16th, 2006, 07:07 PM

I'd say pre mustangII is classic. The mustangII ruined it for me.

Horseshoeing · August 17th, 2006, 12:22 PM

You can make the Mustang 2 a very good car.

707Stang · February 7th, 2007, 10:24 AM

i guess, but seriously???? A mustang II???

OldSchool · February 11th, 2007, 01:37 PM

I have a couple of books that have titles like "Classic mustangs 1964-1973."

By the end of '73 the muscle car era was over, that goes for all makes not just Ford.

The early smog pumps, catalytic converters and other Federal emissions really wiped out horse power.
Insurance companies had targeted muscle cars for high rates and the Arab oil embargo had completed the picture.

Age does not determine a classic. It was origiality, styling and public appeal.

9cobra3 · February 11th, 2007, 04:00 PM

Originally Posted by OldSchool

I have a couple of books that have titles like "Classic mustangs 1964-1973."

By the end of '73 the muscle car era was over, that goes for all makes not just Ford.

The early smog pumps, catalytic converters and other Federal emissions really wiped out horse power.
Insurance companies had targeted muscle cars for high rates and the Arab oil embargo had completed the picture.

Age does not determine a classic. It was origiality, styling and public appeal.

Gotta agree with oldschool on that. No matter how old our cars get. 73' pretty much ended the ol' skool era. Those were the heavy set all iron sheet metal mustangs. Heavy, but they moved

Horseshoeing · February 12th, 2007, 06:23 AM

Here Mustang IIs are classics. They share lots of the samethings that the 64-73 Mustangs have. Some would say that a 73 is not a Classic. I say each into their own.

I welcome any Mustang IIs here.

CR70fastback · February 12th, 2007, 01:50 PM

A classic is in the eye of the beholder. If you want to call a mustangII or a fox body a classic I say go for it.
Classic = timeless

OldSchool · February 12th, 2007, 04:50 PM

My comments had nothing at all to do with appropriatness to this forum.
You guys are a friendly bunch and it is fun to talk about mustangs with others that are interested.

Agreed classic = timeless.

Having said that, some things are a given.

Rare cars can be "collectable", same as postage stamps.
Rare does not equal classic.
The ford Edsel is rare. Nobody wanted them then, few now. Not a classic

There were well over a million mustangs by the end of 66.
Not rare in anybodys book, but a classic , yes.
It is a classic because it created a new class of car, the Pony car. They were a huge hit then and still are. A milestone, if you will. That is what makes them classic.

I love an old willys pickup, but it is not a classic, as it set no standard.

It could be a standard for luxury, power or styling.
Not trying to beat it to death but classic is determined by the time in history and the uniqueness when it was introduced.
At some point those special qualities will wear off, then the car is no longer a classic.

That is just my opinion and does not mean to put down mustang II's.

Horseshoeing · February 13th, 2007, 06:18 AM

Its like saying that a stock 64 mustang was a hotrod. Its not, but some people think it is.

Nick@TTi · February 14th, 2007, 12:53 PM

Originally Posted by AtlanticBlue99

No. Classic is 1964 1/2 through 1973

A 1993 is a Fox Body

+1

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AtlanticBlue99 I Post Entirely Way Too Much 1999 Ford Mustang V6 14.79 @ 92.15 Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: University of Georgia Posts: 8,854 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	No. Classic is 1964 1/2 through 1973 A 1993 is a Fox Body __________________ ModdedAutos 1999 Mustang V6 I used to list my mods here but stopped when I exceeded 255 characters.

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August 13th, 2006, 01:32 AM	#4
88_StAnGeR_GT_TToP Newbie Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: So Cal -Orange County- Posts: 19 iTrader: 0 reviews	That's funny... So many people call my 88' a classic. Yet it might not be a real classic car, it is definately almost 20 years old already, so it's up to you to decide wether a Fox Body is classic or not. ( I consider any car that doesn't need a smog check a classic! hahaha ) __________________ My car is now up for auction on eBay Motors... 1988 GT T-Top 5.0 . (The Rarest T-Top Model) EBAY MOTORS ITEM # 250022025281

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Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	You can make the Mustang 2 a very good car. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

August 16th, 2006, 07:07 PM	#5
GTNorm Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 511 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd say pre mustangII is classic. The mustangII ruined it for me.

February 7th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#7
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February 11th, 2007, 01:37 PM	#8
OldSchool Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a couple of books that have titles like "Classic mustangs 1964-1973." By the end of '73 the muscle car era was over, that goes for all makes not just Ford. The early smog pumps, catalytic converters and other Federal emissions really wiped out horse power. Insurance companies had targeted muscle cars for high rates and the Arab oil embargo had completed the picture. Age does not determine a classic. It was origiality, styling and public appeal. __________________ Year One and Year Old

February 12th, 2007, 06:23 AM	#10
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	Here Mustang IIs are classics. They share lots of the samethings that the 64-73 Mustangs have. Some would say that a 73 is not a Classic. I say each into their own. I welcome any Mustang IIs here. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

February 12th, 2007, 01:50 PM	#11
CR70fastback Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 207 iTrader: 0 reviews	A classic is in the eye of the beholder. If you want to call a mustangII or a fox body a classic I say go for it. Classic = timeless

February 12th, 2007, 04:50 PM	#12
OldSchool Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	My comments had nothing at all to do with appropriatness to this forum. You guys are a friendly bunch and it is fun to talk about mustangs with others that are interested. Agreed classic = timeless. Having said that, some things are a given. Rare cars can be "collectable", same as postage stamps. Rare does not equal classic. The ford Edsel is rare. Nobody wanted them then, few now. Not a classic There were well over a million mustangs by the end of 66. Not rare in anybodys book, but a classic , yes. It is a classic because it created a new class of car, the Pony car. They were a huge hit then and still are. A milestone, if you will. That is what makes them classic. I love an old willys pickup, but it is not a classic, as it set no standard. It could be a standard for luxury, power or styling. Not trying to beat it to death but classic is determined by the time in history and the uniqueness when it was introduced. At some point those special qualities will wear off, then the car is no longer a classic. That is just my opinion and does not mean to put down mustang II's. __________________ Year One and Year Old

February 13th, 2007, 06:18 AM	#13
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	Its like saying that a stock 64 mustang was a hotrod. Its not, but some people think it is. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

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