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 Illustrated – February 1990
Blue ‘N Beautiful:
- This ’68 GT fastback is the pride of the Mayer household.
Cover Car! The Phantom:
- Could this be the “World’s fastest (FORD) street car?”
Turbo To Go:
- Turbo City “boosts” turbo four performance.
Dr. Mach:
- That’s what his friends call him!
1963 Prototype Replica:
- Is it, or isn’t it an original Mustang prototype? You decide.
Interview: Bill Maier:
- Cheese sandwiches and Trans Am racing.
Late Model Ignition:
- Upgrading a late model Mustang ingition system with help from “Dr. Jacobs”!
First On Race Day:
- At least in Pro-Stock Eliminator! The 25th Annual NHRA/Winston World Finals.
1972 Mustang Sprint Special Edition:
- Could this be the world’s most forgotten Mustang?
Red Racing:
- Here’s a look at the Firestone Firehawk Endurance Series’ up and coming Mustang team.
Like Father, Like Daughter:
- Sharp-looking Mustangs (and Shelbys) run in the Renfrow family.
Bad Boys:
- Here’s a pair of Evil, Wicked, Mean & Nasty Ford-powered street machines!
Restoration. What Is It?:
- Brad Bowling asks two of the best big block restoration specialists in the country.
Life Begins At “40”:
- M.I. takes a ride around Laguna Seca Raceway in an honest to gosh FORD GT-40!
Wagonmaster:
- This custom-built ’68 Mustang station wagon is used as a rolling business card for its owner’s body shop!
Real Men (Also) Drive Cobras!:
- Would you believe a rolling road show worth two million dollars?
Saleen Super Convertible:
- Build your own topless supercar from the company that brought you the SSC Mustang.
Big Drums:
- A safe and inexpensive rear drum brake upgrade for early model Mustangs.
Flyin’ Low:
- Ford specialist Chris Kaufmann and R.J. Gottlieb build a 203 mile per hour late-model Mustang.
Club Profile: The New Hampshire Mustang Club:
- One of the North East’s fastest growing Mustang clubs!
Sdmc/Sea World Show:
- Packed in like sardines at Sea World.
Foolish Pleasure:
- Swapping engines in and out of his 1968 Mustang GT convertible is the owner’s idea of a good time!
Candy Striper:
- Jim and Kathy Beebe add another special interest Mustang to their stable of cars.
The Yellow Rose:
- …of Texas. Where else?
Shop Tour
- B&A Ford Performance, Inc.
Genuine Ford People
- Brad Bowling and John Clinard.
Mustang Illustrated – April 1990
Play It Again, Sam!:
- The Mustang vs. Camaro battle rages on!
Ford Country
- Ask the man who owns one: Larry Ponds’ Saleen SSC; Auto Restoration Comes to Public Television: The Classic Car Shop; Wing It!: Saleen Autosport adds a rear wing for ’91; Saleen goes Trans Am: “Team Saleen”; Top Eleven, Top Ten Award: Top Ford Motorsport Dealers recognized; Stallone ‘Stangs Sold: “Lock Up” stunt cars auctioned; SAAC Legal Defense Fraud Fund.
1991 Ford Escort:
- Or, could this exciting new car be called “Son of Taurus?”
Seat Yourself Down:
- A buyer’s guide, installation story, reproduction upholstery listing and tips. It’s aftermarket and restoration seating at its best!
Fords At Sema/Ai:
- It was GMC’s year to be the host marque, but that didn’t slow Ford one bit!
1969 Mach 1/Boss Hood Striping:
- Templates and Tech, we couldn’t have made it any easier for you.
5.0-Liter Bolt-On Build-Up:
- Tom Bader shows us how he increased performance on his ’85 GT.
A Mustang For Export:
- MI’s first “Builder’s Showcase” Mustang emerges. It’s Ray and Sandy Burns’ New Zealand-bound 1971 Grabber Blue convertible.
Cover Car–On Concours Street!:
- Here’s a look at Drew Alcazar’s latest big-block Shelby restoration.
Family Fairlane/Flamin’ Falcon:
- An MI “mini-feature!” These two custom-tailored, special interest Fords are worth taking a second look.
Purple Mustang’s Majesty
- Dudley A. Quintell’s 1965 Mustang 2+2 wears the color of royalty.
Cover Feature — Raid!:
- The Nevada Highway Patrol launches its “Racers Against Impaired Driving” educational program in the fast lane.
The Blue And The Grey:
- Is this restored 1969 convertible supposed to be blue or grey? After sorting through conflicting data, Bruce Cooper finally proved his case.
On Track With Saac:
- The Arizona region takes to the track at Firebird International Raceway.
Coupes Du Jour:
- Common (Mustang) coupes get treated to uncommonly creative customizing.
Bulletproofing The Aod:
- Ford’s four-speed automatic sheds its “wimp” image with a little help from Art Carr.
Bite The Bullitt:
- Setting the record straight, once and for all!
Chief Auto Parts/Isca Houston Autorama:
- Covering the twenty-fifth Anniversary of the Mustang celebration at the “World’s Largest Indoor Car Show,” the 110th annual ISCA/Winston Houston Autorama.
Genuine Ford People
- Lee Mathias and Howard C. Pardee.
Finner’s Finest:
- Dave and Lisa Finner complete their black Shelby G.T. 500KR just in time to win at the Palm Springs Vintage Grand Prix Concours.
April Fools Fords:
- It’s our April issue and we just couldn’t resist the temptation!
Interview: Don Roberts:
- Racing’s in his blood. Transfusions don’t eliminate it!
Shop Tour
- Beebe’s Mustang Toyland.
Mustang Illustrated – June 1990
Hey, Big Spender!:
- Thirty-seven million dollars of classic iron finds new homes at the Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale collector car auction.
Best Of The 90’s:
- The best in Mustang special editions from North, South, East, and West.
The Unloved, The Forgotten, The Mustang Ii:
- Voted “Least Likely to Succeed,” the littlest Mustang is now the most affordable.
Show ‘N Go:
- These two Mustang coupe owners share something in common. They like to go FAST!
Mi’s Annual International Car Club Listing:
- Join a club and join in on the fun.
High-Performance Hybrid:
- Arnold Peach couldn’t decide between a ’69 or a ’70, so he built a little of both!
The Second Car:
- Donald Dick’s “other” car is this beautiful ’69 Boss Mustang.
Sleeve It!:
- It’s Steeda Autosports’ “small” part in eliminating late model disc brake fade and wear.
Musclemen!:
- MI takes a look at multiple Mustang/Ford musclecar collections.
Searching For Gold:
- The elusive “007/Goldfinger” Mustang show car shows up in Mesa, Arizona!
Like Father, Like Son:
- An appreciation for fine cars runs in the Gable family.
First Blood:
- Or, should we say, “New Blood”?
Interview: Johna Pepper:
- The man behind the Western Region Ford Car Club Council.
A Present For Mrs. Meredith:
- Dandy Don gave his new bride this red, 1964 Falcon Sprint convertible!
Quad Shock Mach:
- It’s a little different from most ’72 Mach 1s.
Supercharged!:
- An old standby from the hot rodding days meets with the Air Resources Board’s approval.
Dash Of Distinction:
- It’s a plastic world, but why put up with it!
Nostalgia On The Hoof!:
- Tracking down the history behind this 1968 Cobra-Jet Mustang was more fun than reading a dime store detective novel!
Engrave It!:
- Paragrave Corporation brings hi-tech engraving to the Mustang enthusiast.
Genuine Ford People
- Bobby Ramey and Jack McPherson.
Air-Power!:
- Compressors, and how to use them.
Brandywine Express:
- All this candy-colored ’70 Mach 1 needed was a little attention!
His ‘N Her Mustangs:
- The Batteux family likes Mustang street machines.
Shop Tour
- J. Bittle American, Inc.
Mustang Illustrated – August 1990
A Klass Act:
- George and Grayce Klass cover all of the bases with a Paxton-powered ’68 G.T. 350 and a street/race ’87 LX 5.0
Classical Gassers:
- Return with us to those thrilling days of yesteryear when Mustangs ran rampant in AA/GS!
Star Quality:
- An up and coming Bob Glidden?
‘Birds Of A Feather:
- In thirty five years time, Ford’s Thunderbird has traveled the full circle.
Screen Play:
- Keep out harmful ultraviolet rays, and prying eyes using Gila Energy Products Do-It-Yourself window tinting kits!
The 1990 Gulf Coast Mustang Club Round-Up:
- What’s a little rain compared to the quality cars which show up every year for this annual event?
Twice As Nice:
- Vin DeLuca is both the first and third owner of this ’73 Sportsroof.
Genuine Ford People:
- Jack Dwyer and Dave Fewchuk.
Clownin’ Around:
- Becky Stidham and her Grabber Blue ’65 GT convertible are one heck of an act!
72 X 2:
- Wanted: one ’72 yellow coupe to complete a set!
Prime Time With Carroll Shelby:
- ABC Evening News interviews the man behind the Shelby/Cobra legend.
Waldo’s Winning Ways:
- Nuclear physicist/NHRA Stock Eliminator driver Jim Waldo continues his winning ways.
Gt’s A Pair:
- Frank Morales and Don Shinn Jr., have this “thing” for early GT fastbacks.
All Ford Number 5:
- Ford’s Western Region Car Club Council honors the 35th Anniversary of the Thunderbird!
Demo Car:
- This ’69 Shelby G.T. 350 convertible has been breaking hearts since Day One!
Spittin’ Image:
- History repeats itself with a little help.
Edelbrock Smallblock, Part I:
- One-Stop Shopping comes to the high-performance aftermarket.
Ground Zero:
- Don Alexander kicks off MI’s late-model Mustang performance series!
1991 Mercury Capri:
- From Australia with love!
Splitfire (Power)!:
- You’ll never take your spark plugs for granted after reading this!
A Real Showoff:
- Instant show display! Introducing California Pony Cars do-it-yourself Hood Accent Panel.
Travelin’ Man’s Mustang:
- Pop singer Rick Nelson may be gone, but his 1984 Mustang convertible is alive and well.
Club Profile:
- The Classic Mustang Ragtop Convertible Club.
Steeda’s “Red Rocket”!:
- 50 more horsepower!
Shop Tour:
- California Pony Cars.
Mustang Illustrated – October 1990
The Last Convertible:
- If one is good, then TWO is even better.
Hooked On The Looks:
- Doyle Hooks waited almost twenty years to become a Boss 302 owner.
Genuine Ford People
- SVO’s Rodney Girolami and the Organizers of All-Ford Weekend
The Amazing Disc:
- It chops, it dices, it slices! What it really does is straighten out wrinkled body panels, BUT FAST!
Weatherproof Your Sportsroof:
- Replacing weather-rotted rear window weather stripping on Mustang fastbacks.
Ground Zero, Part Ii:
- A tweak and a twist, and we’re goin’ faster, Ma!
So, Ya Wanna Be A Drag Racer?:
- The key to consistency is knowing how to play the game.
Saved By The Bell:
- This Mustang was on its way to the crusher when it got a reprieve.
Livin’ On Tulsa Time:
- So many cars, so little time!
1990 Saleen Sc:
- You decide what the “SC” stands for. “Super Cool” comes to mind.
Ladies’ Choice:
- Fast Fords for the fairer sex.
Ford Proud, Ford Tough:
- The Nolind family likes their Fords – both on and off-road.
Mi’s All-Nite Movies:
- Video cassettes you can rent featuring your favorite “stars!”
Southern Stallions:
- The South HAS risen again!
Interview: Jack Telnack:
- MI speaks with “The Father of the Aero Look.”
Shop Tour:
- Dallas Mustang Parts
Wings ‘N Things:
- Aerodynamic bolt-on/stick-on pieces for late-model Mustangs.
Name Game:
- More freewheeling freedom of expression.
Edelbrock Smallblock, Part Ii:
- Increase your horsepower, double your fun!
Willing To Re-Locate:
- Introducing the Camber Adjuster kit from Pro Motorsports Engineering.
Waco Turns 15:
- Meanwhile, down in Texas, the Street Machine Mini Nationals held their own celebration!
Life In The Fairlane:
- Ralph Hoskins played a waiting game with the previous owner for years before acquiring his Fairlane.
Coupe-Ing With Success:
- Tom Cope’s coupe is class. Pure class.
Mustang Illustrated – December 1990
Doctor’s Driver:
- Dr. Jim McClelland finally builds one he can Drive!
Canadian All Ford Weekend:
- Some really fine Fords from “The World Next Door.”
Genuine Ford People
- Rex Hall and Paul Bennett
Ford For ’91 — Time For (More) Fun:
- There’s a new Five-Liter H.O. T-Bird and Cougar in the Ford product line for ’91!
An Asc Capri For The Burrell Family:
- This 1987 ASC Capri is a real looker!
Holiday Parts House:
- O.K. folks, get out the credit cards, it’s that time of the year again!
Shoe-In Surprise:
- Precision Street Rods and Machines makes rear end swapping easy.
Horsepower Happening In The Heartland:
- The SOA converges upon Topeka, Kansas for its annual convention.
It Was A Very Good Year!:
- For 1966 Mustangs that is. Rick and Lu Grape’s 1966 Shelby GT350.
Playin’ With The Big Boys:
- Debuting the Robert Lappalainen/John Player’s Special limited edition Mustang at the Greater Des Moines Grand Prix.
Encore!:
- It’s M.I.’s 1991 Swimsuit/Calendar Girls!
Wheels Of Good Fortune:
- Don’t throw those valuable Mustang wheels away, re-build ’em instead!
The “Special-Est” Shelbys:
- Lots of Tender Loving Care made them that way! Drew Alcazar’s 1968 Shelby GT500KR; Don Perry’s 1968 Shelby GT350 Paxton.
It’s A Real Beauty, Eh?:
- Could Steven Leonhardt’s 1966 Mustang GT convertible have been the first GT off the Dearborn assembly line?
A Stampede In The Streets:
- Mustang finishes in the top ten at the Greater Des Moines Grand Prix!
Make Mine Leather:
- With a few “toy’s” thrown in!
Ground Zero:
- Autocrossing — The Ground Zero Mustang takes to the slalom course at Pt. Magu Naval Air Station for a Sunday’s worth of fun!
A Mustang Show From Across The Pond:
- They got ’em over there too!
The Cop Car Nationals:
- Racing to gain public awareness about the perils of drunk, or impaired driving.
From Rags To Riches:
- A ragged-out ragtop becomes the star of a public television auto restoration series.
Fuel Injection Made Easy:
- Holley brings the sophistication of modern fuel injection to the home do-it-yourselfer!
10 Years Of Cobras:
- Bennett Automotive “party’s down” with Bay Area Cobra owners.
Gazzo’s Gonzo Gt:
- 1970 Shelby GT500. Joey Gazzo deserves a medal for resurrecting this show winner.
Byer’s Bracket Bomber:
- Tommy Byers goes fast with this Super Comp ’70 Mustang.
Shop Tour: Virginia Mustang Supply, Inc.
- The Old Dominion’s finest Mustang parts house!