The Ford Mustang is just about the last Pony Car standing, which is a tribute to its enduring popularity. The Mustang kicked off the competition in 1964 as a small, affordable coupe with youthful styling and a choice of engines and transmissions, including the combination of a 289-cubic inch V8 and four-speed manual transmission that delivered genuine performance.
It is tempting to say the 2024 and recently-released 2025 Mustangs are the best ever. Even a few days in a 2024 GT Convertible convinced me it is the best riding and handling Mustang I have ever tested. The optional 5.0-liter V8 makes it just about the fastest, too, barring the various high-performance versions. And the rare six-speed manual transmission maximizes the fun.
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