Welcome back, Ford Mustang community! On today’s episode of Ford Mustang, The Early Years, we are just two Baltimore boys taking a ride down memory lane with a car that’s been part of one family since it rolled off the lot—and a guest who’s giving it new life with some serious upgrades and a whole lotta love.

Meet Aaron Skipper, proud caretaker of Margaret, his classic Mustang named after the grandmother who picked the original color! From a tree incident in the ’90s to Shelby drops and dual exhausts, Aaron’s story is full of horsepower, heart, and heritage.

Let’s dive in and hear how this First Gen beauty is still turning heads and roaring strong!

Ford Mustang, The Early Years Podcast -- Guest Interview Application

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How long have you owned your first-gen Mustang?

Been in the family since new, but took ownership of it 4 years ago

Have you named your car?

Margaret, named after my Grandmother, who chose the color of the car

If you've made improvements to your classic car or restored it, what work have you done?

Converted to a 4-barrel, headers, dual exhaust, etc. Did a Shelby drop off 1 inch? It was painted late 90s due to a tree falling on her. Interior upgrades

What plans do you have for improvements/restoration/modification of your classic car?

Needs to go back down to metal, have some bubbling issues addressed, and be repainted.

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Jarkko Vuori

Welcome to Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast! Today we take you back to 1964, uncovering the fascinating story of Mustang #167, a pre-production show car shipped to Finland just days before the official U.S. launch. From secret wooden crates to surprise car shows and a legendary front emblem sculpted by a Finnish artist, this episode dives deep into the untold legacy of one of Mustang’s earliest stars. Jarkki, welcome to the podcast.

Questions

1. What made Mustang #167 so unique in the early Mustang story?
2. How did Ford ship pre-production Mustangs like #167 to international locations?
3. Why was Mustang #167 unveiled in Finland before the official U.S. launch?
4. Who was the Finnish sculptor behind the iconic Mustang horse emblem?
5. How was Mustang #167 "hidden" as a 1966 model for decades?
6. What challenges did the restoration of Mustang #167 face?
7. How did the global Mustang story connect with Ford enthusiasts in Finland?

Talking Points

• Mustang production officially started on March 9, 1964, with a few pre-production models like #167.
• Pre-production Mustangs were marked with an internal "05C" code, used to identify them amidst Ford’s chaotic launch.
• #167 was shipped secretly in a wooden crate to Finland and unveiled in Jyväskylä, just days before the U.S. launch at the New York World’s Fair.
• Local Finnish newspapers reported on #167, calling it the "Western-class" sports car.
• Mustang #167’s front emblem was created by Väinö Kangas, a Finnish sculptor working for Ford.
• After decades of obscurity, #167 was found and is now undergoing a detailed restoration.
• The story of #167 highlights the global reach of the Mustang legacy, even before its U.S. debut.

Connect with the show:

@mustangpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/

An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang

www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair

Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

www.npdlink.com

With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast!

"Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!"

Doug Sandler

doug@turnkeypodcast.com

Connect with the show:

@mustangpodcast

https://www.instagram.com/mustangpodcast/

An Expert’s Guide to Maintaining Your Classic Mustang

www.TheMustangPodcast.com/repair

Sponsored by: National Parts Depot

www.npdlink.com

With 4 warehouses nationwide, you’ll get your parts fast!

"Keep it safe, keep it rollin’ and keep it on the road. Until next time!"

Doug Sandler

doug@turnkeypodcast.com