Avengers in Time: 1973, Cars: Ford Mustang II

Thursday 18 April 2019

1973, Cars: Ford Mustang II

In September 1973 Ford introduced the new Ford Mustang II, designed by Dick Nesbitt, in coupe and hatchback versions for the 1974 model year. The new Mustang was based on the Ford Pinto, it shared no components with the preceding Mustang models.

The car's base engine was a 2.3 litre L4, a 2.8 litre V6 was the sole optional engine. Mustang II packages ranged from the base "Hardtop," “Ghia” with vinyl roof, 3-door 2+2 hatchback and a top of the line V6-powered Mach 1.

Predecessor: Ford Mustang 1973

Ford Mustang II Coupe 1974

Ford Mustang II Hatchback 1974

Ford Mustang II Ghia Coupe 1974

Evolution

In 1975 a V8 4.9 litre engine became available on the Mustang II Ghia.
In 1976, Ford offered the "Stallion" with styled wheels, blacked-out grille, bumpers and body mouldings as well as black two-toned accent paint offered with silver, red, white and yellow body colors. Also new was the "Cobra II" with black grille, simulated hood scoop, front and rear spoilers, quarter window louvres, dual over-the-top racing stripes with matching lower rocker stripes and cobra emblems on the front fenders.
In 1978, the "King Cobra" was introduced, it featured a cobra snake decal on the hood. The King Cobra was only available with the V8 engine. In 1979 the Ford Mustang II was replaced by a new model.

Ford Mustang II Mach1 1974

Ford Mustang II Cobra II 1976

Ford Mustang II Cobra II 1978

Ford Mustang II King Cobra 1978

Trivia

The Ford Mustang II was used in the American television series “Charlie's Angels”. A Mustang II Ghia coupe was used by Kelly Garrett (Jaclyn Smith) and Mustang II Cobra hatchback was used by Jill Munroe (Farrah Fawcett) and Kris Munroe (Cheryl Ladd).