It is all the time good when an automaker tosses its most ardent supporters a bone or two within the type of new components. That is precisely what Ford did when the Ford Efficiency division introduced some new Fox Physique Mustang equipment at an fanatic gathering for the third-gen pony automotive.
It is onerous to consider, however even the most recent Fox Physique Mustangs are 30 years previous now. They’re bona fide classics, and Ford just lately hosted a Foxfest automotive present at its Dearborn, Michigan, headquarters for followers of the platform. On the occasion, Ford introduced and confirmed off new seats and automotive covers for the Fox Physique, together with another bits for the S550 Mustang as properly.
The “Monza 2.0” seats are made by Recaro and have been designed for the Fox Physique — with squared-off seat backs and headrests that look proper at residence within the ’80s physique type. Suede inserts add a contact of sophistication and grip, whereas horizontal stripes throughout the seatback and calf-facing space present some refined design aptitude. A Ford brand is embroidered within the nook of the headrest, and a gradient “Motorsport” brand is stitched on the highest fringe of the seatback. They are not hardcore racing seats, and Ford says they can be utilized on any classic Mustang, however they give the impression of being most era-appropriate on a Fox 5.0 LX or GT. Consumers could have their selection of both grey or black.
The Fox Physique automotive cowl is one other glorious piece for 1979-93 Mustang house owners. It is fitted specifically for the third-generation ‘Stang, which is motive sufficient to splurge over the cheapo covers on Amazon. What actually sells us, although, are the triple blue stripes paying homage to the Zakspeed Turbo Mustang race automotive of the Eighties.
Along with the Fox Physique equipment, Ford Efficiency additionally launched seats and automotive covers for the brand new S550 Mustang. To our eyes, the white seats look an excessive amount of like gaming chairs, however that would simply be our Gen X brains speaking.
Whereas it is not fairly on the extent of a heritage components program like Toyota is doing for AE86, Supra and Land Cruiser house owners, or that Nissan is doing for Skyline GT-R house owners, the popularity for Fox Physique followers nonetheless resonates. Hopefully Ford will add some new OEM slatted taillight covers to its catalogs quickly.
