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  • Why I Like Engineers and not Accountants

    POSTED BY MATT FARAH, AUGUST 07 2008 11:13 PM | PERMALINK

    As I mentioned in the episode, my first performance car was a 1994 Mustang GT that I spent a year turning into a very close replica of a Cobra R. Mine, however, had over 400 ponies and would give a C5 Corvette owner something to think about, courtesy of at 347 stroker kit, Saleen Level III suspension, and a good bit of weight reduction. It was a shame when the moron I eventually sold it to totaled it that very day.

    After that, I wasn't really a fan of Fords for a while. I was disappointed with their...

  • Is Ford Reviving the Mustang SVO?

    POSTED BY MATT FARAH, JULY 03 2008 07:27 AM | PERMALINK

    A reliable source has told Garage 419 Ford is considering a revival of the SVO Mustang. ‘Stang heads remember the original SVO as an upscale, European-flavored special-edition Mustang powered by a somewhat blasphemous turbocharged four-cylinder engine. We’re told the new model will likely be powered by a 300hp version of Ford’s EcoBoost four hooked to a six-speed manual transmission. The new SVO could be up to 500 pounds lighter than a Mustang GT and, if the story pans out, could easily outperform the...

  • Farah and Parente Discuss Muscle Cars and American Economy Cars - Garage419

    POSTED BY GENE SANCHEZ, JULY 01 2008 04:55 PM | PERMALINK

    Farah and Leo Parente discuss the Muscle Car naming problem, why American economy cars are boring, and how to make a great V6 muscle car. -Garage419

  • Ford GT500KR Test Drive - Part II - Garage419

    POSTED BY J.F. MUSIAL, MAY 16 2008 12:28 PM | PERMALINK

    Matt Farah takes a ride in the new GT500KR around Utah's famous Miller Motorsports Park. Does the supercharged Mustang live up to its name of King of the Road? Can this car keep up with all the hype? Watch and find out.

  • Ford GT500KR Test Drive - Part I - Garage419

    POSTED BY GENE SANCHEZ, MAY 08 2008 06:58 PM | PERMALINK

    We stomp on the new 540hp Ford GT500 King of the Road through the hills of Utah. Can this car keep up with all the hype? Watch and find out.

  • The 800hp Iconic GTR - Garage419

    POSTED BY GENE SANCHEZ, APRIL 03 2008 04:52 PM | PERMALINK

    Garage419 visits HRE Motor Cars in Freeport NY to take a look at the new Iconic GTR. In case you aren't familiar, the Iconic GTR is a 2200lb, 200+ mph, 800hp naturally aspirated modern day Cobra. The car is an incredible accomplishment but at $595,000 is it worth it? Watch and find out.