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Body Styles (compare years, go back to 1976 summary information)

Coupe

Hatchback

The 1976 Mustang II continued with a few changes and new option packages. All base models were classified as MPG models to emphasize the fuel economy features. The 2.8L V6 was now available with an automatic transmission. Two new option packages were the Stallion Group and the Cobra II package. The Stallion had a black grille and surround moldings without the emblem, black window moldings and wiper arms, bright lower-body side moldings, Stallion decals, styled steel wheels, and black lower quarter panels and bumpers. The Cobra II package included front and rear spoilers, simulated hood scoop, quarter window louvers, and snake emblems on a white with blue stripes or black with gold stripes paint scheme. The Cobra graphics were designed by Jim Wangers, who is credited with fathering the Pontiac GTO, and the entire $325 option package was okayed by Carroll Shelby.

Grille Styles (compare years)

1976 Grille

Rear Styles (compare years)

1976 Rear View

Special Models (compare years)

Ghia Luxury
The 1976 Mustang Ghia optioned coupe included a half vinyl roof, hood striping, bodyside moldings, velour cloth interior color-keyed sun visors and headliner, and center console. The Ghia Luxury Group was offered between 1974 to 1981. In 1976 the Ghia package added $334 to the standard notchback coupe (or two-door sedan). Ghia was a group of Italian designers which Ford acquired a controlling interest in 1970.

Mach 1
The 1976 Mustang Mach 1 included an engine, wheels, and interior upgrade as well as all the Mach 1 badging. A detailed list of the standard 1976 Mach 1 offerings include: steel-belted radial tires; tachometer, ampmeter, and temperature gauges; contoured bucket seats, color-keyed cut pile carpeting, fold down rear seat, styled steel wheels with trim rings, and dual remote control mirrors.

Cobra II
Most exciting to 1976 was the introduction of the Mustang Cobra II upgrade package which could be added to any of the hatchback body styles including the Mach 1. The Cobra II package included front and rear spoilers, simulated hood scoop, quarter window louvers, and snake emblems on a white with blue stripes or black with gold stripes paint scheme. The Cobra graphics designed by Jim Wangers credited for fathering the Pontiac GTO and the entire $325 option package okayed by Carroll Shelby. See our 1976 Cobra Data Explorer for more information.

Stallion
The 1976 Mustang Stallion sports package had a black grille and surround moldings without the emblem, black window moldings and wiper arms, bright lower-body side moldings, Stallion decals, styled steel wheels, and black lower quarter panels and bumpers. It was common to combine the Stallion options package with the baselevel MPG 2.3 liter engine.

The Shadow
The 1976 optional all-black sports group for the Mach 1 created The Shadow. Its features include: the Mach 1 options, black exterior, black or bright red interior, brushed aluminum instrument panel applique, black grille/window molding/windshield wiper arms, competition suspension, Traction-Lok differential axle, and extra cooling package. On an invoice, we see this listed as a Black Midnight option.

MPG
The 1976 Mustang MPG package was the name given to a Mustang II with the base level 4-cylinder engine. MPG stood for Miles Per Gallon which was pretty popular as the price of gas started to skyrocket in the mid 1970s. The best Mustang gas milage included the base level standard options with 3.18:1 rear axle ratio and manual transmission.

Limited Edition Special Value Package
The 1976 Mustang II Limited Edition Special Value Package is available on the two-door hardtop and three-door 2+2 hatchback. The package content is listed as special lower body tutone paint combinations, dual accent bodyside tape stripes, styled steel wheels with trim rings, special seat inserts, and brushed aluminum instrument panel applique. There is also a package "A" option which includes forged aluminum wheels. Exterior two-tone color combinations are listed as Cream over Medium Gold, Polar White over Bright Red, and White over Blue.

Other Special Models
In our book we have the 1976 T5 Mustang, and the Silver Ghia Special Mustang.

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