1971 cuda 383 4 sp

[442w30]

But the thing with pony cars, as pioneered by the Mustang, was an arm's length list of options to choose from.

Chrysler's problem was it was late to the game, and that it was in no financial shape to sustain the kind of business that it was promoting at the time.

Look at the 1970.5 Camaro and you'll see that its option list was kept tidy in comparison. The 1971 Mustang seems to be similar in that regard.

[Lee Stewart]

Originally Posted by 442w30

But the thing with pony cars, as pioneered by the Mustang, was an arm's length list of options to choose from.

Yes - an arm's length. Not two arms and both legs. LOL

Chrysler's problem was it was late to the game, and that it was in no financial shape to sustain the kind of business that it was promoting at the time.

I would say latest to the game. GM was late to the game. Ford unveiled the Mustang at the NY Worlds fair Opening Day: April 22, 1964. Not a prototype. A production car - ready to take orders. The Camaro hit showrooms Sept. 1966 and the Firebird: February 1967.

Look at the 1970.5 Camaro and you'll see that its option list was kept tidy in comparison. The 1971 Mustang seems to be similar in that regard.

Yep - John Z did a great job in paring down the option list - a fraction of what was offered in 1969. And for 1970 model year he got rid of all the exotic racing engines. One 454 (LS5) for the Corvette, Impala, Monte Carlo, none for the Camaro or Nova and two for the Chevelle SS (LS5 & 6).

1971 Mustang: first time Power Windows are offered in a Mustang.