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2+ week, 3+ day ago   (399+ words) By 1993, the third-generation Ford Mustang—affectionately known as the "Fox-body"—was long in the tooth. Introduced in 1979, its squared-off, lightweight architecture had democratized rear-wheel-drive V8 performance for over a decade. But as the platform neared retirement, Ford's newly formed Special Vehicle…...

3+ week, 1+ day ago   (269+ words) The early '80s were a difficult time for Detroit's Big Three. The late '70s malaise removed any illusion of superior quality from domestic vehicles, while fuel spikes and emissions regulation meant the mass market family car with a huge V8 was quickly becoming…...