2021 M1HP will go down as Top 5 greatest Mustang EVER! Plus a few photos from this summer M1 drive.

[WCRookie99]

Ok I this is a dual thread:

First some photos of the first 8,700 miles on the TO (Twister Orange)M1.
1. Flew to Atlanta 3/22 for collection day. TO.
2. Tail of the Dragon
3. Drove back to Naperville, IL
4. Attended NW Shelby Club at Road America 4/22.
5. Rocky Mountain Roundup in Colorado Springs
6. SAAC 46 Sonoma, California
7. Rolex Reunion at Laguna Seca.
8. Woodward Dream Cruise. Detroit.
9. Collection day 9/8 Grainger GYM1HP (yep we bought a second one Grabber Yellow)
10. Back to Road America with Badger BMW Club.
11. Charlotte for M1Track attack.

Backstory (my brother Jimmy who is a huge Mustang/Ford guy) He refused a free Chevy T-shirt at WWDC. Never would wear it. Was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in February. He has the best attitude and no news is good news, so it is what it is and we decided to attend as many Mustang/Ford events as possible, until we can’t.

planning 15 events next year all over the Country so say hi if you see us!

Anyway, part II of the thread.
We were driving M1HP GY(105 miles only) this morning on a 75mile run. This car has the best:
a. Sound
b. Handling
c. Brakes
d. Transmission (both are 6sp)
e. Engine 480hp for street it’s all you need, track you never have enough. We both smiled the entire ride.

So, Ford claims M1HP best track 5.0 Mustang ever. I say awesome street car. Let the debate begin it’s got to be top 5 Mustangs ever. Between my brother and I we have owned the following Mustangs no BS.

1969 Boss 302 - Jimmy
1970 Mustang Grande 302 2B Auto - Moms
1984 GT conv’t 5sp
1985 GT conv’t 5sp
1986 SVO
1992 LX 5.0 5sp Jimmy
1995 Cobra R’s
2000 Cobra R
2005 FR-500C vin#11
2010 Boss 302R (yes the year is correct)
2021 M1 Jimmy
2021 M1HP

Bold statement but just saying top 5 Mustangs EVER.

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[Atlas1]

what a great story! prayers up for your brother!
what is the driving experience like with the 00 R? i'd love to hear a comparison to the mach 1. as a 15 year old seeing an R on the showroom floor i thought it was the coolest car i'd ever seen at the time.

 

[WCRookie99]

what a great story! prayers up for your brother!
what is the driving experience like with the 00 R? i'd love to hear a comparison to the mach 1. as a 15 year old seeing an R on the showroom floor i thought it was the coolest car i'd ever seen at the time.

Yep the 00 R is really slick. Super low production, way ahead of its time with Brembo’s, IRS and the 5.4 engine was strong. 20 years of innovation the M1HP is just better in performance, handling and sound but 00 will probably be worth more in time.

one last thing, I do remember the same feeling driving the 00 back in the day, that this is the best ever and smiling a lot!

 

[saleen367]

George, great story and love the Mustang list.

Remind me to get some pointers @ RA in the spring since you obviously have more track time than I do. You've bested my PB by 10 sec and I know my PP2 should get within a couple seconds of your MI (trans gearing ratios and driver will hinder the PP2). Be sure to introduce your brother as well, so I can meet him and pass along some encouragement.

So, as for the top 5 Mustangs ever ... here's my thoughts.
The last 5 mustangs brought to production SHOULD be the best of all time, considering the technology Ford has to work with in this day and age. Each and every new model should in theory be the best ever ... not always the case however.

 

[JacksonvilleBill]

I agree with you . I have a race red M1 HP, 6 speed and think it is the best of all the Mustangs I have owned, this is a short list of the previous best Mustangs I owned;
1. 65 GT350H
2. 67 Gt500
3. 68 Gt350 fastback and convertible
4. 69 Mach 1 428 Cobra jet
5. 69 Mach ! 428 Super Cobra Jet
6. 70 Boss 302
7. 91 Saleen Speedster
8. 93 Cobra
9. 95 Cobra
10. 96 Cobra
11. 98 Cobra
12. 2001 Saleen SC
13. 2004 Cobra
14. 2017 Gt350
16. 2019 Bullitt
I always like what I have the best until another best comes along!!!

 

[WCRookie99]

I agree with you . I have a race red M1 HP, 6 speed and think it is the best of all the Mustangs I have owned, this is a short list of the previous best Mustangs I owned;
1. 65 GT350H
2. 67 Gt500
3. 68 Gt350 fastback and convertible
4. 69 Mach 1 428 Cobra jet
5. 69 Mach ! 428 Super Cobra Jet
6. 70 Boss 302
7. 91 Saleen Speedster
8. 93 Cobra
9. 95 Cobra
10. 96 Cobra
11. 98 Cobra
12. 2001 Saleen SC
13. 2004 Cobra
14. 2017 Gt350
16. 2019 Bullitt
I always like what I have the best until another best comes along!!!

Awesome list! How do we get our old cars back? Exactly, that’s how good the M1HP is.

 

[S550VIN54]

Excellent photos and good to hear the fellowship stories! My prayers go out to your brother and I look forward to seeing and hearing more adventures!

 

[ChitownStang]

Ok I this is a dual thread:

First some photos of the first 8,700 miles on the TO (Twister Orange)M1.
1. Flew to Atlanta 3/22 for collection day. TO.
2. Tail of the Dragon
3. Drove back to Naperville, IL
4. Attended NW Shelby Club at Road America 4/22.
5. Rocky Mountain Roundup in Colorado Springs
6. SAAC 46 Sonoma, California
7. Rolex Reunion at Laguna Seca.
8. Woodward Dream Cruise. Detroit.
9. Collection day 9/8 Grainger GYM1HP (yep we bought a second one Grabber Yellow)
10. Back to Road America with Badger BMW Club.
11. Charlotte for M1Track attack.

Backstory (my brother Jimmy who is a huge Mustang/Ford guy) He refused a free Chevy T-shirt at WWDC. Never would wear it. Was diagnosed with stage IV cancer in February. He has the best attitude and no news is good news, so it is what it is and we decided to attend as many Mustang/Ford events as possible, until we can’t.

planning 15 events next year all over the Country so say hi if you see us!

Anyway, part II of the thread.
We were driving M1HP GY(105 miles only) this morning on a 75mile run. This car has the best:
a. Sound
b. Handling
c. Brakes
d. Transmission (both are 6sp)
e. Engine 480hp for street it’s all you need, track you never have enough. We both smiled the entire ride.

So, Ford claims M1HP best track 5.0 Mustang ever. I say awesome street car. Let the debate begin it’s got to be top 5 Mustangs ever. Between my brother and I we have owned the following Mustangs no BS.

1969 Boss 302 - Jimmy
1970 Mustang Grande 302 2B Auto - Moms
1984 GT conv’t 5sp
1985 GT conv’t 5sp
1986 SVO
1992 LX 5.0 5sp Jimmy
1995 Cobra R’s
2000 Cobra R
2005 FR-500C vin#11
2010 Boss 302R (yes the year is correct)
2021 M1 Jimmy
2021 M1HP

Bold statement but just saying top 5 Mustangs EVER.

Great story and Awesome lineup of Mustangs George!
I hope your Brother kicks cancers ass and you guys hit all 15 spots next year!
Lastly, It was a pleasure racing with you in Charlotte and I hope to hang with you again someday soon.

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