My old stang and my new stang.

There is nearly 50 years difference between my first red 1967 Mustang and my newer 2016 Mustang.

Completely different cars concerning how they are made and the technology used by each.
Yet, sitting behind the steering wheel on both cars are oddly the same spirit of the vehicles.

• The fact you hear the engine. The rumble from their V8 or V6 is something I will miss when cars all go electric.
• The long red hood you stare over with twin ridges.
• The three chrome pieces on the steering wheel with the horse in the middle.
• Round gauges
• The simple way you sit in the seat.
• The heavy doors that you open and close when you get in and out of the vehicle.

Of course the steering wheel, suspension, safety, and power are all better than any Mustang made in the 60s. But somehow Ford makes a Mustang feel like a Mustang and Mustangs makes me smile.

Ford vision, or the DNA of the Mustang, as the following:

• Flat front grille
• Twin eyebrow dash
• Round gauges on console
• Tri-bar tail lamps
• Shark bite nose
• Hockey stick side.

In fact I read a review that stated the Cons: **Edmonds web review

• Impractical back seat
• Performance package ride quality can be bouncy
• Long, heavy doors and mediocre cabin access

Heck, if it didn't have these cons, it wouldn't be a Mustang ;)

My new (to me) 'Stang

⭕My new toy I got for Father Day/Birthday (a week early). This is my 50th birthday to shut me up about wanting a Mustang again.

                  

⭕This Mustang is a 2016 (6th Generation), Race Red, V6 3.7L 300HP engine, 6-Speed Manual, upgraded rear suspension, aluminum wheels, and factory installed blade spoiler.

⭕Detailed Description:

2016 Ford Mustang V6 in Race Red:

Body:         2D Coupe fastback

Exterior:     Race Red (2016 Ford Race Red PQ M7236) with 

              factory blade rear spoiler (Optional equipment)

Wheels:       18"  Silver painted  aluminum 5 spoke (Optional equipment)

Tires:        Goodyear F1 Asymmetric 235/50R18W (Optional equipment)

Transmission: 6-Speed Manual

Engine:       The Duratec 37 227.4 cu (Cyclone)
              3.7L V6 Ti-VCT 24V
              300 HP (224 kW) at 6,500 
              270 lb⋅ft (366 N⋅m) at 4,000

Interior:     Ebony Cloth Bucket Seats

Center Con:   Sync Communications & Entertainment System
              - 6 Speakers
              - AM/FM radio
              - w/Single CD Player
              - Bluetooth
              - Rear-view Backup Camera

Rear Axle:    3:15 Ratio Limited Slip Axle for higher top speeds (Optional equipment)


Other Standard Features:
  Key-less entry/start button
  Power Lift-gate
  Power Windows
  Power Seats
  High-Intensity Discharge Headlights
  Air Conditioning
  Rear window defroster
  Power steering

⭕Considering all, when this Mustang was new, given all that the vehicle came with, Ford gives a lot of bang for the buck.

⭕Although I know it is not universal with Mustang lovers, I personally love the "mean" look of the 6th Generation of 'stangs!

My Ryne Sandberg Collection

This will be my second recent post on players I collect. Ryne Sandberg was just a natural choice to collect being a HoF, a Cubbie, and so many different cards made. So far, I have 58 cataloged cards of Ryne Sandberg (including some duplicates). I probably have more in my collection that have not been unsealed.

x  Year  Brand       Series            Card#  Name(s)                Team      Note             _
   1983  Topps       Standard          083    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  rc (perfect mint) 

   1984  Topps       Standard          596    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs

   1985  Topps       Standard          460    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs

2  1986  Fleer       League Leaders    039    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
3  1986  Topps       Standard          690    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

   1987  Leaf        Donruss           077    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
2  1987  Topps       Standard          680    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs

   1988  Fleer       Standard          431    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
2  1988  Fleer       Standard          628    Ryne Sandberg/Smith    Chi Cubs  Master of the DBL play 
   1988  Leaf        Donruss           ---    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  Popup 
   1988  Topps       Big               016    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
   1988  Topps       Standard          010    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
3  1988  Topps       Standard All-Star 014    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs

2  1989  Fleer       Standard          437    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
   1989  Fleer       Standard          713    Ryne Sandberg/Dawson   Chi Cubs  100 Club 
2  1989  Leaf        Donruss           105    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1989  SDC         Standard          005    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
   1989  Topps       Bowman            290    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
2  1989  Topps       Standard          360    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs
   1989  Topps       Standard          387    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  All-Star 
   1989  Topps       Standard All-Star 014    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs

2  1990  Fleer       Standard          040    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1990  Fleer       Standard          625    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  Players of the Decade 
   1990  Fleer       Standard          ???    Ryne Sandberg/Johnson  Chi Cubs   
   1990  Fleer       Standard          ???    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  '84   
   1990  Leaf        Donruss           067    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1990  Leaf        Donruss           077    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1990  Leaf        Donruss           692    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  All Star card 
   1990  Leaf        Donruss           BC-10  Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  MVP card 
   1990  Topps       Standard          210    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1990  Upper Deck  Standard          324    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

   1991  Fleer       Standard          431    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1991  Fleer       Standard          709    Ryne Sandberg/Fielder  Chi Cubs  Home Run Kings 
   1991  Leaf        Donruss           014    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  Diamond Kings card 
   1991  Leaf        Donruss           404    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  MVP card 
   1991  Pinnacle    Score             862    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  Franchise card 
   1991  Post        Collector Series  016    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1991  Topps       Standard          398    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  All-Star 
   1991  Topps       Standard          740    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

   1992  Leaf        Donruss           429    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  All-Star card 
   1992  Leaf        Donruss           576    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

   1993  Leaf        Donruss           344    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1993  Topps       Stadium Club      366    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   
   1993  Topps       Stadium Club      600    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs  Members Choice 
   1993  Topps       Standard          003    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

   1994  Topps       Standard          200    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

   1996  Topps       Standard          356    Ryne Sandberg          Chi Cubs   

Some cards missing from my collection

1983 Donruss
1983 Fleer
1984 Donruss
1984 Fleer
1985 Donruss
1985 Fleer
1986 Donruss
1987 Fleer
1984 Fleer
1992 Topps
1992 fleer
1994 Fleer
1995 Topps
1995 Fleer
1996 Fleer