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Oh look, it's more shots of what we're assuming will be the 2010 Ford Mustang. It's kind of hard to say really what it is what with all the camouflage, but we'll go with what spy maven Brenda Priddy tells us — especially because that engineer looks really unhappy he's having his picture taken. Yup, it's probably the newly-revised 'Stang. One thing's for sure — these shots do show a wee bit more detail than the last set of the next-generation Ford Mustang we ran last month and the 2010 Ford Mustang GT shots we ran last week. Is that some chrome we see peeking out from behind the leather bra and buckles? Oooh, we're totally getting excited for these Muscle Car Wars to be back on! Full spy report from "The Brenda" after the jump.
With news about the Camaro testing nearly nude - except for the previously painted-on black "tape" lines - focus now is on the still-secret 2010 Mustang.Last month, one of our photographers caught a 2010 Mustang Convertible. Last week it was the GT Coupe. And now, one of our photographers caught yet another coupe - and although camouflaged - we have close-up photos to fuel the interest of all the enthusiasts.
Sources are telling us to expect a mid-cycle facelift for the 2010 model year, but by the looks of this heavily camouflaged prototype - the 2010 Mustang will be sporting an all-new front and rear fascia - including grille, headlamps and taillights! In addition, the interior will also be updated - although this prototype's interior - like the last one we saw - was pretty much covered up to conceal any and all changes.
Look for production on the revamped Pony car to begin in early 2009 - with sales starting sometime during the first quarter of the year.
Photo Credit: Brian Williams for Brenda Priddy & Company
Comments
Is this the West Hollywood edition?
Is it me, or does this site seem to have an unhealthy obsession with the Mustang?
@RottNDude: I think the obsession is rather healthy. The Mustang may not be a great car, but it is a nice American car with a great history... for little money.
Guy in the cockpit really ought not be driving.
Look how close he has to look at his watch to read it...
@sos10: That and Ford was releasing a unique Mustang every year until the 2010 remodling.
Looks like it worked great for publicity.
I love the driver's reaction in the first pic. Maybe Ford should consider not hiring fugitives to test their cars.
Or maybe they should put him in a leather mask, too.
@RottNDude: I wouldn't say obsession as much as passing interest.
Bring out the gimp!
@ash78: I can see that. Boom! Boom!, lowers pistol, "Ah, shoot he was just a photographer."
@Rust-MyEnemy: WHAT TIME IS IT?! OH YEAH!! ITS MUSTANG TIME!!
Yet still no sign of Turbo Boost or a button marked Turbo Boost.
[Insert obligatory complaint regarding lack of IRS here]
@bd_juju:
"Fair Tax suspension system" or "Chinese Democracy" (aka "same old axl")
@Rust-MyEnemy:
Nice work fellow Brit fella!
Made me cough up my oatmeal.
@bd_juju: [Insert rebuttal as to why live axle is relevant and effective here]
Cripes, we're planning for 2010. Shouldn't we be shooting Roy Scheider off to Jupiter about now?
I wonder how long before one of the engineers gets out slaps a spy photographer around.Not that i want that but i just seems inevitable.
I think I see some amber between the chrome. Bet thats where the turn indicators will go. No lexan over the headlights either.
Chrome? Really, Chrome? Let's not kid ourselves. If that is actually chrome rather than shiny plastic peeking out, I'll sell my Porsche and get in line.
it screams 69-70`s fastback...
@danio3834: Thanks for not letting me down..
@Stuntdriver: Which means they'll be doing a neo-retro Mustang II for the next next generation, right about when the new CAFE limits kick in.
@elhigh:
Yeah, right? It's Twenty-Oh 8 and we STILL can't download our consciousness onto the internet. JEEZ!
why isn't ray writing more stories.......this guy is a genius.......i would love to just be in his family for one day.......that's all i ask for is one day to be able to hear his witty banter and sly remarks about anything and everything.........so i write this begging and pleading for more ray....please
So now the test drivers feel they are being stalked by car-parazzi?
I do like the looks of this beast. Please, let the (muscle)Car Wars begin!
Perhaps this will have that eagles beak.
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