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Since 1964, the Ford Motor Company has been manufacturing the Mustang. This is not simply a sports car. It's an American icon, one that personifies muscle car, and it has its place alongside apple pie, baseball, and rock n' roll. In continuous production for nearly 50 years, the Mustang is a diverse family of cars loved both by classics enthusiasts as well as by your average modern driver.

In the late 1950s and early 1960s, Ford was working on the Mustang while Chevy worked on the Camaro. They knew that there was a market here, but perhaps no automaker realized the phenomenon that Ford was about to create with the launch of that first 1965 Ford Mustang in 1964. Ford introduced the original '64 Ford Mustang to the public on the heels of being featured in the James Bond film Goldfinger.

That first Mustang, which was essentially still the prototype, was an instant success. That same year, Ford released a revised version of the '65 Mustang that would cause enthusiasts to refer to the first edition as the 1964 ½ Mustang. It wasn't long before the other automakers caught up with Ford, and released their own muscle alternatives to the market. In the face of that additional competition, Ford introduced its first Mustang redesign when it launched the 67 Mustang for sale.

In just three years, the Ford Mustang was a household name, and it had come a long way in terms of design. The DC electrical generator was gone, and in its place was the all-new AC alternator. Collectors will often use the "GEN" or "ALT" on the dash to differentiate the '65 and '66 from the 1964 ½. However, enthusiasts don't need that hint with the 67 Mustang due to its distinct design.

The basic motor that Ford included in the 67 Mustang for sale was the T-code, a 3.3-liter engine that provided 120 horsepower. The C-code, a two-barrel carbureted V8 that generated 200 horsepower was by far the most popular. The A-code is a four-barrel variation of the C-code that pumped out 225 horsepower. There is also the K-code, which is highly sought after today, which produces 271 horsepower.

The A-code engine was included in the GT (Gran Touring) equipment package, and because of the allure of the GT, this made A-code the prevalent big block. So, even though a 67 Mustang for sale with a K-code was far more powerful, Ford sold far less of them making them hard to come by today. Likewise, Ford sold far fewer units of the 1967 fastback, which is why they are far more expensive today.

A '67 Mustang for sale is easy to spot thanks to a rectangular grille, larger than the one on the '66, which Ford recessed into the body. In the rear, the '67 is distinct due to the concave tail lamp deck. Despite being a highly coveted classic, it's not difficult to find a '67 Mustang for sale if you're in the market for a coupe.

Many new enthusiasts are pleasantly surprised at just how cheap '67 Mustang for sale can be if one is willing to buy a long-term project that requires a great deal of hard, but rewarding, work. While shopping, the focus should be on the known rust trouble spots. These include the doorsills, engine saddle, front frame rails, front torque boxes, gas tank, leaf spring perches, rear frame rails, and rocker panels.

Dan Legal is a member of the web team that runs the website LemonFree.com Autos. LemonFree is a car search engine which currently has over 2 million new and used cars for sale. If your trying to locate a 1967 Mustang For Sale; trust LemonFree to help you find your next car today!

Japan’s Big Three Expands Create More Jobs in Japan

Those who are in tuned to what is happening in the auto industry know for a fact the current trend concerning U.S.’ Big Three and Japan’s version of the Big Three. While General Motors, the Ford Motor Company, and the Chrysler Group are experiencing tough times, Japanese car manufacturers are enjoying continued success.

Last year, General Motors and Ford declared loosing a substantial amount of money as they struggle to compete with Japanese made vehicles. Chrysler, on the other hand, is steadily loosing money prompting DaimlerChrysler AG to put the American brand in the auction block. The Big Three from U.S. have also been cutting down shifts on their plants and even closing facilities as well as reducing their workforce.

Meanwhile, Japan’s three biggest car manufacturers have been enjoying increased sales in the United States and all over the world. And even as General Motors, Ford and Chrysler are slashing U.S. jobs, Toyota, Honda and Nissan are busy setting up plants in the U.S. and in their home turf as well. The increased attention to constructing and expanding plants in Japan is the result of the increasing demand for luxury models and hybrid vehicles.

Most of those vehicles are made in Japan and that is also where Lexus, Acura, and Infiniti are based. Tsuyoshi Mochimaru, an auto analyst for Deutsche Securities in Tokyo, has this to say about the trend: “It doesn't make sense to produce everything abroad. The idea is that rethinking quality begins in Japan.”

The focus in their homeland by constructing plants in Japan is evident in the planned setting up of production facilities by Toyota, Honda, and Nissan. In 2005, Toyota opened an engine manufacturing plant in southwestern Japan. The said facility is tasked with producing engines for luxury models of the Lexus division.

Recently, the surging car manufacturer announced that they will be expanding the said plant as the demand for luxury vehicles from Lexus increases. The expansion will begin next year and will create additional 500 jobs for the area. The said facility was the first production plant constructed by Toyota in Japan in about 20 years.

Honda, the second largest car manufacturer in Japan, is also planning to construct an assembly plant in Japan. Completion of the said plant is expected by 2010. By constructing the plant, Honda will be providing 2,200 direct jobs and hundreds more indirectly. The said plant will be Honda's first plant to be constructed in Japan in 30 years. This shows the increasing success being enjoyed by Honda. In the U.S., the car manufacturer is now closing in on Chrysler Group in terms of market share.

Nissan, another Japanese car manufacturer with increased sales of hybrid and luxury vehicles in the United States, is also planning to expand their operation in Japan. Last year, the company completed the construction of an engine plant in Japan producing engines for their luxury vehicles under the Infiniti brand, vehicles that are aesthetically sound especially if equipped with Nissan spoiler.

Recently, the company announced that they will be investing in the expansion of their Yokohama plant to produce more engines as the demand for their vehicles in the United States seems to be gradually increasing.

It can be remembered that Japanese car manufacturers constructed plants in the United States to appease Americans who are blaming them for the reduction of the workforce of U.S.’ Big Three. While these Japanese car manufacturers have already plants in the United States, select models are made in Japan and exported to the United States. The Toyota Prius is one concrete example of that.

About the Author

Ryan Thomas is a native of Denver, Colorado. He grew up in a family of car afficionados. He now resides in Detroit where he owns a service shop and works part time as a consultant for a local automotive magazine.

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