We're especially proud of...
We're especially proud of this cover conceived by photographer Scott Killeen and art director Thomas Voehringer for the September 1995 issue of Mustang & Fords. We had a ball doing this one and remain thrilled with it 12 years later. It conveyed our new "restomod" message centered around speed and performance.
In 1999, publisher John Cobb concluded it was time for a breath of fresh air at Mustang & Fords. As luck and timing would have it, we acquired Dobbs Publishing Group at the same time, getting Editorial Director Donald Farr in the process. Donald would replace me as editor, bringing a fresh approach to the magazine born of his success at Super Ford, Mustang Monthly, and Muscle Car Review.
Eager to chart a new course in the world of Internet magazines after many years in print media, Donald soon moved on to Mustang Weekly for an extended stay that would last three years. Larry Jewett, a motorsports editor, stepped in to replace Donald, bringing a unique style to Mustang & Fords. When Internet journalism just wasn't working for Donald, he decided to come back to Mustang Monthly Magazine. Jeff Ford, editor of Mustang Monthly for eight years, was moved over to Mustang & Fords in 2003. Larry returned to what he did best - motorsports writing as the editor of Circle Track. Because Jeff had unique wit and was a terrific writer, he was a good fit for Mustang & Fords. It is unfortunate Jeff left us when he did because he had a special devotion to the cars bearing his name. We miss Jeff.
In 2005, Mustang & Fords found itself in a predicament magazines find themselves in from time to time. It didn't have an editor. And for six months, it didn't have an editor, which is when Donald and I filled in. Mark Houlahan, technical editor at 5.0 Mustangand Mustang Monthly, was a seasoned automotive writer with 13 years under his belt. He had the unique blend of gasoline in his veins and he bled Ford Blue. Mark was invited to be editor of Mustang & Fords in the spring of 2005.
As you cruise through the pages of Mustang & Fords Magazine, take time to reflect on what it took for us to get here - and what it takes to remain in print. Our objective in 2007 is much the same as it was when "Charlie's Angels" was a hit television show - to think like our readers and do the best job possible. We've been through a lot of ups and downs in 25 years - and we're in the middle of a turnaround at this time. Before you is a staff of magazine writers that has cut its teeth in the trenches of machine shops, service departments, restoration facilities, and home garages from coast to coast. We've been there and know what you're going through. What's more, it is our passion for the rides you hold dear that keeps us going month after month - and as incredible as it may seem - for a quarter century.
 Ronster rollout - one of our...  Ronster rollout - one of our best covers ever - sporting a new kind of thinking called "restomod". The Ronster was not a practical automobile, but it sure was fun. Because no one had ever done something like this before, the Ronster was leading edge and broke through all the barriers. It gave people courage to journey outside the box - and the roof. |  Mustangs Plus heated up the...  Mustangs Plus heated up the debate over Modified vs Stock in our September 1997 issue with the Ronster. In our November issue that year, we fielded the age-old question again - modified or stock - which is better? |  Mustang & Fords got a new...  Mustang & Fords got a new look in 2003 - just in time for the Mustang's 40th Anniversary. Looking big, bold, and powerful in April 2004 - we celebrated Mustang muscle with a salute to Cobra Jets. |