When Ed B. bought a ‘66 Mustang in 1968, he thought it was going to be a long-term relationship. After all, with only 30,000 miles, what could go wrong. But it had so many mechanical problems that Ed became convinced it had been around the block far more times than the odometer showed, maybe even to the tune of 100,000 miles more. In fact, he came to view it as a lemon. Then he was pulled over by the police because the previous owner had used it in a gas station robbery. When he sold it, he swore he would never have another Mustang. But then he moved up here in 2001 and felt that his classic ‘54 Buick was just too big for mountain roads. He took it to Kruse’s to sell it and spotted a ‘67 Mustang convertible for sale. It was love all over again. Although someone else had a deposit on it, that sale fell through and Ed jumped at the chance to buy it. It had a 289 CID engine with a four-barrel carb, C-4 auto trans, power steering and air conditioning. Most importantly, it had been completely restored inside and out, as well as mechanically. In the almost eight years he has owned it, he has only replaced the gas tank and radiator. Nothing compared to what he did on the two-year-old Mustang he owned before. Since he has purchased his Mustang, he has won trophies at several car shows, including the Roamin Angels “Cruisin’ the Pines” Car Show on the weekend after Labor Day. It was there that he became familiar with the Roamin Angels Car Club. After continued contact with club members, he decided to join in February of this year. Although he is just getting to know what it’s like to be a Roamin Angel, he now has a car he can love and a club he can enjoy while he cruises in it. Ed’s glad he gave Mustangs a second chance.

Termed the first of “second generation Mustangs” by some afficionados, the1967 had a longer body and wider stance, giving a more stable ride. Ed’s ‘67 is stock except for the wheels.

Ford’s venerable small-block powered Mustangs from their birth in 1964 ½ until 1995.

Except for a modern AM/FM with speakers and a Billet steering wheel, the interior of Ed’s Mustang is stock and in very good condition.