Our Latest Episodes
Survivor Series Part 2, The Survivors that Never Got Away
The Survivor Series Part 2 (three stories)Cover art photo of a 1966 sauterene gold fastback (owner Russel Weaver), 41K miles, original paint and interior Ford Mustang community, a great event we have coming up called Fabulous Fastback Fanatics. If you have a fastback...
Survivor Series Part 1, Plain Jane and The Pony Across the Pond
Rudy Mosca (Survivor Story 1)Let me share in the words of our guest Rudy Mosca the story of Plain Jane -- Plain Jane is a 1964 ½ It was sold new at Bob Ford in Dearborn, Michigan. Plain Jane is her nickname due to the lack of most options. The coupe has a 170 six and...
The First Ride of the Season with Your Classic Pony
Thanks Kyle Smith and Hagerty for the tips….I have actually done all of these and YES, they are ultra helpful, even when you think you might know it all, the basics will keep you safe and on the road. To get the full article and all links, head over to Hagerty.com5...
Pizza Delivery Driver to Shade Tree Mechanic, Phil Landes Interview
Episode Summary Phil Landes owns a 1967 Mustang GT convertible, 390 Big Block, 4 speed, deluxe interior/exterior decor group. All numbers matching. Here to share his unique story from pizza delivery driver to daily cruiser. Episode Notes Ford Mustang, The Early Years...
Classic Muscle Is a Family Affair, Aaron Duncan Interview
Episode Summary Back again for his second time on the show, Aaron Duncan is 3rd generation -- working as a part of Duncan Brothers, building cars for 70 years. As a part of the 3rd generation of brothers, Aaron & Joey Duncan, are taking it to the next level...
Being Lawless Never Felt This Good, Patrick Lawless Interview
Episode Summary Ford Mustang Community, is this also your story? Did you fall in love with pictures of your Classic Mustang and upon picking it up discover the rust-free car had rust, it’s roadworthiness questionable and the car of your dreams becomes the cash cow you...
The Rarest Classic Mustang in Existence, the Original Mustang E – Tim Wise Interview
Clubhouse Meeting/Event: Feb 28nd 12pm PT https://www.joinclubhouse.com/event/Pry0qBJ5 Episode Summary Before the Mustang Mach-E there was the little known and very rare Mustang E. Introduced in 1969 the special edition pony was introduced and designed to deliver the...
Bringing Classic Ford Mustang to Clubhouse
Episode Notes Clubhouse: Meeting date February 22nd, 4pm Pacific Time, 7pm Eastern Time You need an invitation to Clubhouse if you are not a member already. I have 7 invites remaining. Email me at doug@dougsandler.com and if you are one of the first 7 to email me, I...
Mecum Welcomes 2021 with Most Successful Auction in Company History. The Voice and Face of Mecum John Kraman Interview
Episode Summary John Kraman requires little introduction. A virtual encyclopedia of automotive information, he’s the director of company relations, supervisor of on air talent as well as an avid collector and one of the industries most respected and recognized voices...
Muscle Car Life on Route 66, Clay Fees Interview
Episode Summary Today on Ford Mustang, The Early Years podcast we are talking Muscle Cars with a side order of Route 66. Our guest Clay Fees is the author of The Age of the Muscle Car, which is a history of the Muscle Car era from 1964-1972. Right in the target zone...
A Lifelong Passion for Classic American Muscle, Troy Kuyoth Interview
Episode Summary A lifelong career of restoring cars started with just a little money -- three hundred and fifty bucks and a whole lot of passion. Troy Kuyoth started with lots of rust and humble beginnings and has grown to a shop filled with classic enthusiasts'...
American Muscle Car Museum Owner Mark Pieloch Interview
Episode Summary His collection is like a who’s who of the Classic Mustang world. But beyond the inventory he is owner of the American Muscle Car Museum in Melbourne, FL housing hundreds of classic cars including 40 plus classic Mustangs and replicas. Mark Pieloch and...
Classic Mustang Enthusiast and Instagram Influencer Dan Castle Shares His Story and Mission
If you are a fan of Classic Mustangs and eye candy, you’ve got to see what I fell in love with. Founded 2013 in Southern California known on Instagram as @ClassicStangs was formed in order to unite the owners of the world under one community. Dan Castle has served our...
Creator and Producer of Speed Metal Media, Steve Turner Interview
Episode Summary Ford Mustang community, today’s guest was connected with our show by an event that we both participated in called Mustangs on a Mission. Steve Turner is the creator and producer of Speed Metal Media. He’s also an editor with Fastest Street Car, the...
Classic Mustang Expert, Auto Journalist and Previous Mustang Monthly Editor, Mark Houlahan Interview
Episode Summary For the past 28 years today’s guest Mark Houlahan has written Mustang-specific content for many of the popular print magazines we all grew up on. He started with Mustang Monthly in 1992, and currently he is producing freelance Mustang content for...
The Next Generation Speaks Up, Aaron Duncan Interview
Episode Summary The Duncan Brothers have been building cars privately for 70 years, beginning with brothers Leonard & Barnett Lee Duncan in 1949, followed by Leonard’s sons Rick & Randy Duncan. Now, the 3rd generation of brothers, Aaron & Joey Duncan, are...
Mustangs, Drag Racing, Road Racing and Car Shows, Rob Kinnan Interview
The featured image from this week is of the host’s Classic Mustang. The image above was shot at Porter’s Alignment and Brake Service in Redondo Beach, CA. Ford Mustang community -- it’s probably best to introduce our guest today using his words, not mine: "My dream...
Bullitt Revealed, Conversation with Sean Kiernan, Tony Alonso, Brad Bowling, Kevin Marti and Ken Horstmann
Episode Summary Today will be epic, for several reasons. First of all we are talking about our favorite subject, Ford Mustang. Second, today is a panel conversation with true Bullitt experts Sean Kiernan, Brad Bowling, Kevin Marti, Tony Alonso and Ken Horstmann. Today...
The Quest for a Car Lover’s Lifelong Dream, Hunter LeMoine interview
Episode Information Hunter LeMoine, Motortrend Producer, has been an avid fan of classic cars since an early age. I met up with Hunter prior to his purchase of a Mustang. Since then, his love of the brand turned into ownership and now he is the proud owner of a 1965...
Mustang Hall of Fame Inductee and Iacocca Award Winner, Journalist Donald Farr Interview
Episode Summary Donald Farr has been a Mustang owner since 1970 and involved in the Mustang hobby as a journalist and editor since 1977. His first assignments were for the Shelby American Automobile Club and for a new magazine called Mustang Monthly. In 1980, Farr...