This page contains the names and descriptions of all articles published in Mustang Illustrated during 1990; It does not contain the text of the articles — rather, it is a guide to assist you in locating which back issue might contain the information you need.
Mustang & Fords – January 1990
Horse Tradin’
- Trans-Am Mustang brings $240,000 at Monterey; R-Model 5R002 Found; 1990 Price Guide Released; Hi-Po Prices; Australian Mustangs
A Long-Awaited Dream
- Steve Barnett never plans to part with his ’70 Boss 302 dream car.
289 Hi-Po Spotter’s Guide
- How to spot true performance in small-block Fords.
Ford Motorsport Nationals
- The 5th annual eastern performance meet at Maple Grove Raceway brought out Dearborn’s fastest and finest ponies.
A Perfect Nine
- How to set up the 9-inch Ford rearend.
A Young Quarter Horse
- This brand-new drag car is backed by plenty of experience.
Red ’66
- Todd Otto gets his kicks from hitting the road in his Sunset Red ’66.
All In The Family
- This 24,000-mile original ’67 Mustang has been in the Emery family since new.
Off-Duty Boss
- When the race ends, Citgo team member Bennie Lee Belcher cruises away from the track in his sharp ’69 Boss 302.
Pacific Mustang Club Picnic
- West Coast Mustangers gathered for a fun-filled Sunday in the park.
Show & Go Goodies
- A variety of BBK kits will turn your late-model pony into a good-looking performer.
Big-Tube Headers
- These JBA headers can be easily installed on early-model Mustangs.
Great White Boss
- Steve Lubbert’s pristine ’69 Boss 429 is a special mix of Ford Performance hardware.
140 Mph Speedo Swap
- For the fast minded, exchange your stock speedometer for this Ford Motorsport instrument.
1st Place Boss
- This rare prize-winning pony is one of only 1806 Boss 351s built in 1971.
Spotlight: ’67-’68 Mustangs
- Ford improved its “original” pony to go head-to-head against its competition.
Mustang & Fords – March 1990
Horse Trading
- 428 CJ Prices
Street Lethal
- Gordon Farmer built a street-legal ’72 fastback that could pass as a race car
Fastback Facts
- Test your fastback I.Q.
Street Machine Nats
- Mustang fans gathered in DuQuoin, Illinois, for the granddaddy of street machine events
Top Speed
- J. Bittle American built this ’89 302 Mustang to cruise at 175 MPH.
Secondhand Racer
- John Bonner’s ’78 fastback looks anything but used.
Auto Trans Tricks
- Quick and easy improvements for the Ford automatic overdrive transmission
Concours Classics
- Drew Alcazar restored this ’69 Mach 1 to perfection.
Fastback Price Guide
- A valuable guide for pricing Ford’s fabulous fastbacks.
Flashy Fastback
- John Karellus added pizzazz to this bright red ’69 Mustang 56
Mini Mustangs
- 25 years of miniature ponies you can hold in the palm of your hand.
Spellbound
- This pristine Cobra II cast a spell on Brenda Jacobs back in 1977.
Take The Heat Off
- How to cool your late-model Mustang with California Mustang’s heavy-duty radiator.
Reborn Fastback
- Danny Sashko turned a ’66 Mustang wreck into a work of art.
Smog Tuning
- A look at what’s involved in making your high-performance pony smog legal.
Mid-American Shelby Meet
- SAAC’s Oklahoma region sponsored a Shelby event that will long be remembered.
Mustang & Fords – May 1990
Money-Making Mustangs
- Your personal guide to making money the fun way–with Mustangs.
Best Investments
- Bye-bye depreciation: the best buys in affordable investment Mustangs.
Flawless Pacer
- With only 2000 original miles, this ’79 Indy pace car replica looks showroom new.
Wheels Of Fortune
- How to sell your Mustang for top dollar.
Financing Facts
- How and where to find financing for collectible Mustangs.
Insurance Tips
- How to insure a collectible Mustang.
Pure Gold
- Chris Ingrassia has given this ’68 California Special the Midas touch.
All About Auctions
- Everything you need to know about buying or selling at a collector car auction.
The Early Days
- The original ’64 1/2-’66 Mustangs offered great styling, strong performance, and a low price.
Thoroughbred Winner
- This ’68 convertible is part of the Scranton’s stable of show-winning ponies.
Restoration Rotisserie
- This body stand helps rotate your car for easy restoration.
Top 10 Mustangs
- Presenting a second look at the best of 1989.
Fall Carlisle Swap Meet
- The Flea Marketeers semiannual swap meet is a treasure hunting bonanza for Mustangers.
Orange County Mustang Show
- A strong turnout of ponies made this a memorable Southern California event.
Sparkling Red
- Simone Sparks is the proud owner of this custom-finished Poppy Red ’64 1/2 “GT” ragtop.
Mustang & Fords – July 1990
25th Anniversary Of Shelby
- A salute to the Shelby Mustang.
Red Hot
- This perfect ’68 Shelby GT500 is nicer than new.
Shelby Early Days
- An exciting look inside the Shelby American factory.
Viva La Shelby!
- Built south of the border with Shelby’s blessing.
Win A ’65 Mustang Gt Coupe
- Your chance to win a 289 four-speed-equipped classic pony.
Shelby Production Guide
- A compendium of production figures, facts, and easy-to-read charts.
Supersonic Shelby
- The serious power behind Ed Adams’ ’67 GT500 comes from a 427.
Vintage Racer
- Brian Jackson’s ’65 GT350-R is a prime example of Shelby’s tough racing machines.
Price Guide
- From almost affordable to mega-expensive, here’s a look at the current values of ’65-’70 Shelbys.
Shelby Stars
- Cover cars and centerfold stars.
Giant Shelby Centerfold Pullout
- Carefully open the staples in the middle of this magazine to reveal a bonus two-sided centerfold.
Shelby Showcase
- A quartet of stunning Shelbys from around the country.
Built For Drag-Racing
- Doug Baker’s JBA-sponsored ’66 steel-bodied GT350 was built to race.
Rent-A-Racer
- This rare GT350-H has only 19,000 miles.
Big Tube Headers For Late-Models
- How to install a set of JBA headers in your ’85-’90 Mustang.
Barrett-Jackson Auction
- Mustangs and Shelbys bring top dollar at this annual Scottsdale, Arizona event.
Headliner How To
- Installing a headliner the easy way.
California Special
- Don Buster couldn’t resist modifying his ’68 GT/CS.
C-6 Transmission Hop-Up
- It’s easy to pump muscle into your C-6 transmission.
Mustang & Fords – September 1990
High Performance
- The Mustang has been out in front of the horsepower race for 26 years.
Shelby Apb/Cover Car
- Be on the lookout for Lt. Ric Heath’s arresting GT350-H.
Turbo Power
- Blow the doors off the competition with this turbocharger kit.
No Laughing Matter
- How to install a nitrous oxide system on a late-model 5.0L Mustang.
Blower Bolt-On
- Increase your late-model Mustang’s muscle by adding a supercharger.
Pro Pony Ii
- Bob Biggart transformed a mild-mannered ’77 Mustang into a Pro Streeter.
No-Paint Graphics/Cover Graphics Detail
- Personalize your pony with easy-to-apply vinyl striping tapes.
Big-Block Fever
- Dr. Scott Calev found the cure with his ’70 428 CJ.
Screaming Justice/Cover Car
- Anyone who outruns this ’67 fastback “police cruiser” on the strip wins the “I Beat the Heat” trophy.
Family Affair/Cover Engine
- John Evans built this blown 429 SCJ ’73 Mach I with the help of his family.
Tools Of The Trade
- Upholstery work is easier with the right tools.
Performance Ford Club Nationals
- Blue oval owners converge on Columbus, Ohio.
Assault Weapon
- Allan Palmer’s Pro Street Mach I packs a big punch.
Tricky Business
- Valuable upholstery tips and tricks from the pros.
Back On Track
- This well-raced ’65 Mustang brightens up the vintage race circuit.
Mia’s Mustang
- A modified ’66 coupe makes a great first car.
Motorsport Fastback
- Sprague Fleming’s modified ’65 Mustang is a trophy-winning driver.
First-Class Seating
- How to install a Mustang upholstery kit.
Mustang & Fords – November 1990
Giant Parts Buyer’s Guide
- Mustang performance and restoration parts are plentiful if you know where to look.
Performance & Restoration Parts Buyer’s Guide
- Everything you need to make your pony look and perform its best.
Swap Till You Drop
- Shopping for Mustang parts at swap meets.
How To Find Used And Rare Parts
- Yesterday’s junk is today’s sought-after treasure.
5.0 Power Module
- A go-fast computer enhancement for late-model Ford V8s.
Homegrown Shelby
- This ’68 GT350 went from basket case to trophy getter.
Lowering Lowdown
- Lower your early Mustang and improve handling at the same time.
Fabulous Fords Forever
- Knott’s Berry Form hosts Blue oval show cars.
A Burning Desire
- Firefighter Bill Platt is the proud owner of the Boss 429 he had always dreamed about.
12-Second Super Street ‘Stang Buildup
- How to turn a 5.0-liter Mustang into a combination street and track terror.
Something Worth Celebrating
- John Bowers created his own special anniversary Mustang.
All In The Family
- This flashy ’65 Mustang has survived three generations.
Young At Heart
- Both Tony Tosti and his ’66 coupe are in remarkable shape.
Gt Spotter’s Guide
- Finding a real ’65 1/2 GT can take a little detective work.
A King’s Ransom
- Richard King’s valuable collection of miniature Mustangs.
Flipped-Out Pony
- Joe Guzek built this trick ’71 Mustang in this garage.
Four-Speed Rebuild
- How to disassemble and inspect the T10 manual transmission.