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Show Year: [1967] [1971] [1973] [1977]

(from page 32 of the 1967 Collection) This is a "Branded" 1967 Mustang hardtop. This one is owned by Fran Cosentino. Branded edition Mustangs were created by dealerships on mostly used 65-68 Mustangs to spiff them up for resale. The Branding kit was available from Ford. The kit included choice of colored vinyl tops (in 15 colors), side stripes (in 5 colors), quarter panel chrome, and special Branded emblems. This one has three of those items. It has the typical round "Branded" emblem on the vinyl top behind the side rear quarter window. It has a special shield shaped "Branded ID" emblem on the front fender - up near the triangle vent window. Fran, the owner, knows a whole bunch more. Here's what he had to say,

"Being a Branded Mustang owner, here is what I know(or think I know)....

The Branded Mustang Kit was introduced in late 67-early 68(model year). The kit was used by dealers on new and used Mustang coupes. It could also be ordered for 65-66 coupes. The kit was was distributed by DSI Corp., Plymouth, Mich. directly to Ford Dealers. It consisted of:

1. Pre-cut, hand-sewn vinyl top - 15 different colors or patterns
2. Two black and brass or silver and black C-pillar emblems - marked left and right
3. Left and right Screw-On quarter moldings - with Ford part numbers
4. Pre-cut "Thoroughbred" stripes in five colors (Red, white, black, blue, gold)
5. Two cans of Mastic glue
6. Ford instruction guide

This all came in a 3 foot long shipping tube from DSI.

I have six complete kits with five still in their original shipping tubes. Two are 65-66 and the rest are 67-68. the tops are all different and range from 'pretty cool' to 'butt ugly'. Keep in mind - It was the 60s. I also have stripes in red, white and gold.

I have instructions, Thoroughbred stripe identification charts, order form, invoices from DSI, a copy of an introduction ad in a dealer publication, and a copy of an ad in the Washington Post, July 17, 1968 introducing Shelton Ford's exclusive "California Mod Mustang". It's a Branded kit without the emblems. I also have a pair of promotional Branded cuff links."

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(from page 5 of the 1971 Collection) Medium Brown 1971 Mustang fastback owned by Hattie. It has a 302ci V8 engine and an automatic transmission. Hattie shares, "The man who owned this Mustang was getting married and had to sell either his speed boat or his Mustang. He decided to keep the boat and I got the better deal with the Mustang. I have had it since 1980 or 1981. Tell me if my Mustang isn't the twin sister to the Mustang on the Medium Brown 1971 Mustang Hardtop Promotional Sales Brochure!"

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(from page 8 of the 1973 Collection) Medium Copper 1973 Mustang hardtop owned by Kevin Leach from Philadelphia, Tennessee. This was taken the day Kevin purchased it! It still has it's original 351 Cleveland 2V V8 engine and an automatic transmission. Kevin tells us, "I purchased this from a man in Sweetwater Tennessee on January 30th, 2015. I don't know much about these Mustangs but was bitten as soon as I seen her parked there. She is that I can tell all stock, but I'd really appreciate any info I can get on this specific model. She has 66,000 miles on her and started and drove well. The chromed front grille emblem and headlight trim was inside the car. She is missing a front right frontal trim piece where the fender is dented. She is almost completely rust free which leads me to believe that she was garage kept for many years prior to her being kept outside. I hope to slowly restore her a bit at a time as monies permit, keeping it stock. Maybe. There are so many upgrades that also seem like nice 'additions'."

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(from page 7 of the 1977 Collection) 1977 Mustang II Ghia notchback owned by Nicolas Bouliteau from Lyon, France. It's painted in the Q5 code Dark Brown Metallic. Under the hood is its original 171hp 6-cylinder engine and an automatic transmission. Nicolas tells us, "I bought the Mustang after an expatriation in Canada - back to France to have a daughter. I decided to buy a Mustang. The Mustang II was in my budget and I liked the 70's aspect of it. It was barely driving when I got it but I worked on it and now she is driving well."

Show Year: [1967] [1971] [1973] [1977]