Avengers in Time

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).

Farrah Fawcett as Jill Munroe on her Ford Mustang II Cobra
in the television series "Charlie's Angels"

Successor: Ford Mustang 1979

Brochures

Ford Mustang II brochure 1974

Ford Mustang II brochure 1976

Ford Mustang II brochure 1977

Ford Mustang II brochure 1978

Commercials

Ford Mustang II Commercials 1975

Ford Mustang II Commercials 1978

Thursday, 11 April 2019

1972, Film: "Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire"

The French comedy / crime film "Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire" was released on 6 December 1972 in France. The film was directed by Yves Robert and written by Francis Veber. Main stars are Pierre Richard as the pianist François Perrin, Jean Rochefort as Colonel Louis Toulouse, Bernard Blier as Colonel Bernard Milan and Mireille Darc as Christine. The music was composed by Vladimir Cosma. In 1974 a sequel, "Le Retour du Grand Blond", was released. An American remake with Tom Hanks, "The Man with One Red Shoe", was made in 1985.

Synopsis

Colonel Bernard Milan (Bernard Blier) is the second-in-command of France's Counter-Espionage department. He plans to discredit his chief Colonel Louis Toulouse (Jean Rochefort) so that he can replace him. Toulouse himself suspects Milan so he hatches a plot to deal with him making him believe he contacted a master spy who will expose Milan's treachery. However the master spy is a random person wearing one brown and one black shoe, François Perrin (Pierre Richard) at the airport...

Pierre Richard as François Perrin

Jean Rochefort as Colonel Louis Toulouse

Mireille Darc as Christine

Bernard Blier as Colonel Bernard Milan

Main cast

Pierre Richard as François Perrin
Bernard Blier as Colonel Bernard Milan
Jean Rochefort as Colonel Louis Toulouse
Mireille Darc as Christine
Tania Balachova as The mother of Louis Toulouse
Jean Carmet as Maurice Lefebvre
Colette Castel as Paulette Lefebvre
Paul Le Person as Perrache
Jean Obé as Botrel
Robert Castel as Georghiu
Jean Saudray as Poucet
Roger Caccia as Mr. Boudart
Arlette Balkis as Mrs. Boudart
Robert Dalban as The False Deliveryman
Jean Bouise as The Minister

Pierre Richard as François Perrin and Mireille Darc as Christine

Jean Rochefort as Colonel Louis Toulouse and Paul Le Person as Perrache

Jean Carmet as Maurice Lefebvre and Bernard Blier as Colonel Bernard Milan

Mireille Darc as Christine

Awards

Siver Bear for Yves Robert at the Berlin International Film Festival, Germany, 1973
Golden Screen, Germany, 1976
NBR Award Top Foreign Films at the National Board of Review, USA, 1973

"Le Grand Blond avec une chaussure noire" Trailer

Saturday, 30 March 2019

1971, Music: Belgian Single Charts 02/01/1971

N° 30

Mick Jagger with "Memo From Turner"

- Country: UK

- Music/Lyrics: Mick Jagger, Keith Richards

- Highest Position: N° 22

- Weeks in the charts: 7

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