Ford fans who are “in the know” have long heard that renowned Mustang expert Donald Farr has been working on brand-new kind of Mustang history book to commemorate the beloved pony car’s 60th anniversary. Well, we have word it’s now going into print and you can pre-order your own personal copy today! This new effort, Ford Mustang: 60 Years, is a masterpiece of historical storytelling that only an experienced journalist like Farr could create. No matter how many Mustang books you may own, you can get the full story of the original pony car like you’ve never read before in this expertly written, Ford-licensed, and stunningly illustrated Mustang history featuring commissioned photography as well as images from Ford’s archives. Created in cooperation with Ford Motor Company, Ford Mustang 60 Years recounts an uninterrupted six decades of success in the showroom, on the street and on the world’s racecourses. Mustang’s seven generations have encompassed every permutation, from economy versions to muscle cars to slick-handling sport coupes to today’s super high-performance Dark Horse and GTD models.

In Ford Mustang 60 Years, Farr recounts 60 stories chronicling milestones in the original Pony Car’s long history, including: The initial design and first models; The Millionth Mustang; Highlights from every generation; Carroll Shelby and the GT350; Starring roles in Bullitt and other movies; Race cars and pace cars; Creation of the 2005 Mustang; Dark Horse and GTD Mustangs; And much more! Ford Mustang 60 Years is a must-read and belongs on the bookshelf of any Ford or muscle car enthusiast. Publishing on October 22, 2024, it’s available to pre-order right now at all retailers – just click here to land our copy today!

Our EXCLUSIVE ‘Mustang 60 Years’ Poster Now Available from FordShowParts.com

You may have seen it at Mustang shows and events across the country this year – the exclusive Mustang 60 Years mini-poster produced by Ford Performance Club Connect and the Ford Special Vehicle Registry. This full-color 18x24-inch mini poster commemorating the 60th Anniversary of the Ford Mustang features hundreds of photos of various Mustangs submitted by owners in the Special Vehicle Registry, and it has only been available at shows and events where Ford Performance Club Connect or the Ford Special Vehicle Registry has been in attendance on-site. Up until now. Starting today, you don’t have to drive to the shows and wait in line for this one-of-a kind Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary poster – they’re now available for purchase via our own FordShowParts.com website. (Yes, the same place you can get replica window stickers and official Ford Certificates of Authenticity for your specialty Mustang or SVT vehicle, among other unique stuff. To order your poster, simply click on this link – https://fordshowparts.com/products/60-years-mustang-poster-event-exclusive. The Mustang 60 Years poster is $15 while supplies last, but you can add up to 7 pounds of other items that are offered on the FordShowParts site for $10 flat-fee shipping. This special shipping deal is for a limited time, so get on the FordShowParts.com website today and score this official Mustang poster and other cool Ford stuff now!

Attention Bronco Owners! Ford Launches an Overlanding Adventure Series Just for You!

Ford is introducing an all-new adventure series focused on overlanding with your Bronco! It will be a limited-edition experience where a maximum of 10 Broncos will travel with an expert overlanding guide for 4 days / 3 nights in some of the most beautiful places in the country. Owners bring their own Broncos and camping equipment, and we provide the rest, or if needed you can rent a basic camping package to make it easier for you. As part of this experience, we will cater all of your meals with a gourmet chef and some additional amenities like a bathroom and shower tent so you can focus on enjoying the ride.  There are three different trips across Utah, New Mexico, and Nevada planned starting in September which have been fully scouted and planned out including new exclusive routes through private land so even if you have explored any of these areas before, this will be a unique and memorable experience. For more info check out Bronco Off-Roadeo Outpost | Outpost Adventures or if you have questions, please send them to the Bronco Off-Road Adventure Team at overland@ford.com.

‘Ford: The Collector’s Edition’ Set Voted Top Collectible of 2024 by the Mustang Owners Podcast

With Mustang’s 60th anniversary being celebrated throughout 2024, Ford fans are looking for ways to commemorate the rich history of legendary Blue Oval vehicles. One of the best ways to do just that is via the purchase of “Ford: The Collector’s Edition” history book and memorabilia set -- a true treasure for Ford fans. In fact, it was recently named the “No. 1 Ford Collectible of The Year” by the top-rated Mustang Owners Podcast! After taking the media spotlight with its official introduction at the Carlisle Ford Nationals last June, the centerpiece of “Ford: The Collector’s Edition Set” is easily its massive, 410-page hardbound history book, taking you through Ford’s storied heritage. From Henry Ford’s humble beginnings to Ford’s iconic product lines, contributions to America’s middle class, its war effort and its motorsports triumphs and beyond, this book – penned by a team of authors and editors – is a comprehensive chronicle of Ford’s motorized legacy. Besides the book that features many historical and owner-submitted photos, another popular part of the collector’s set is the storage box of some 25 replica inserts of Ford memorabilia and rarely seen historical documents, from letters written by Thomas Edison to Henry Ford and telegrams to company business docs and promotional literature – even several replica vehicle brochures. But the fan-favorite part is easily the bonus set of 10 finely crafted replica Ford vehicle badges mounted on black velvet in the lid of the superb presentation case. They are stunning and really bring Ford’s heritage to life!

Nothing like this has ever been done before for any American automaker and will likely never be done again. Ford fans everywhere can experience the unparalleled history, beauty, and excitement of 121 years of Ford Motor Company with this truly one-of-a-kind book, badges & memorabilia set. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to secure your own “Ford: The Collector’s Edition” set, or to gift one to the Ford fan who thinks they “has everything” Ford – because they don’t have this, and they’ll surely cherish this limited-run mega Ford collectible forever. Simply visit https://IconicGlobalSports.com to order yours right now and have it shipped directly to your door via UPS.

Here’s Why You Need to Register your Club or Facebook Group with Ford Performance Club Connect

By now you must have heard about a Ford Performance program called “Club Connect” that can help all Ford and Mustang enthusiasts get connected with both Ford Motor Company and each other.  Only those clubs who register with the program are eligible for no-cost promotion and support from Ford Performance, so you owe it to members of your Mustang or Ford vehicle club or online forum to register and appear on our Ford enthusiast club map. All it takes is a visit to www.FordPerformanceClubConnect.com and a single click on the “Register Your Club” link. Once you fill out the form and hit “Submit,” you’ll be notified within just a few days of your acceptance in Ford Performance Club Connect -- it’s that simple, and it’s FREE!

The primary goal of our Ford Performance Club Connect program is to get everyone to register their club – at no cost – and get themselves on our Ford enthusiast group map so that we can all connect with each other. Once there, you’ll be able to see all of the other clubs and groups who have registered in your region – not just Mustang clubs, but ALL Ford vehicle organizations. And we want to include all of you who are part of any Ford vehicle Facebook Group to register with Club Connect, too. Why? Because connecting your Facebook Group with more owners and fans makes your group more worthwhile – and registering with Club Connect will link your online group with participants who may never have known that your group exists.

The value in all of this is that whenever you plan a club or group activity, you can see what other clubs and groups are in your area that you may wish to contact and ask to join you at a show or event. It also allows Ford Performance to see all the clubs and groups in a certain area, so that when we are coming to town or planning a special Ford event in your city or state, you and your club members can be contacted to participate.

It takes only a few minutes for a club principal or board member to register your club and establish a direct link for your members to Ford Performance. And now, you can also register your group and logo with Ford Brand Licensing all in the same process. Have a product or parts question that you want answered? Wish you could get some free club event promotion in our weekly “Fast News” e-blast that goes out to some quarter-million Ford fans each Thursday? Looking for event coverage for your show in the Enthusiasts section of FordPerformance.com? Hoping you could find a cool Ford goodie-bag or door-prize item, or a banquet guest speaker? Individual requests are reviewed on a case-by-case basis, but they can ONLY be awarded to clubs who are registered.

So go to www.FordPerformanceClubConnect.com right now and click on the “Find Your Club” link to see if you are on the map. If not, then register your Ford-based club or Facebook Group today so that you can join this special program -- all backed and supported by real enthusiasts at Ford Performance. If you have questions or want more info, you and your members can always email us at ClubHub@Ford.com, or can simply call our Ford Performance Info Center, toll-free during regular business hours, at 1-800-FORD-788 (800-367-3788).

So what are you waiting for? Get online and make sure you’re connected. Then plan to enjoy your performance Ford later this year so that you can discover the fun and all of the friendly people involved in the world of Ford Performance. We’re sure that being connected with each other and with Ford will make your ownership experience even more enjoyable!

Want to Be Noticed on Ford Performance.com? Get You and Your Car(s) in Our ‘Ford Fan Spotlight’

For more than a decade now, one of the most popular features on FordPerformance.com and in our Fast News e-newsletter continues to be "Ford Fan Spotlight," where readers can send in their own reasons why they're fans of Ford Motor Company. You know who they are: Ford "superfans;" grassroots Ford racers; unique Ford vehicle owners; loyal Ford enthusiasts; notable Ford club people; special Ford families; and/or any avid supporter of Ford, Ford vehicles, Ford motorsports or Ford Performance who deserves a little bit of special recognition.

All you need to do to get you, your car or candidate considered is to send in a brief description (200-500 words or less) and a few photos (in .jpeg format, preferably 1 mb) of a person (full name and hometown, please) and vehicle that you think Ford Performance should feature (and why) in the "Ford Fan Spotlight" for an upcoming installment of Fast News and posting on FordPerformance.com. Then email it to: ClubHub@Ford.com. (Your submission grants us your permission for us to use your copy and photos on our website and other Ford media outlets, edited as necessary.) We'll choose one submission to be featured online every three weeks. We hope to see YOU and your collectible Ford in our Fan Spotlight soon! 

Miss ‘Fast News’ in Your Inbox? Get Weekly Enthusiast News on Ford Performance Club Connect.com

One race – one win – was all it took for Henry Ford to generate enough buzz and belief in his engineering among investors to secure funding and launch the Ford Motor Company now 120 years ago. At Ford Performance, we have never forgotten where it all began. So we’ve been honoring our heritage, our products and our relentless competitive spirit by shining a light on motorsports and the Ford enthusiast world each week with our “Fast News” e-newsletter. 

From news on our hottest cars and trucks or performance parts to the latest scoop on all the must-see Ford enthusiast events and shows, our weekly Fast News email has been your ticket to stay connected to the company that put the world on wheels. But trying to keep up with emails has left some of you in the dust. So that’s why Ford Performance is now posting our weekly Enthusiast News directly on www.FordPerformanceClubConnect.com -- so you can check it out the next time you’re online -- without sorting through your email inbox. Read it and share it with your club or group or even include it in your newsletters. So put our FordPerformanceClubConnect.com website on your Favorites list, and then hop-in, buckle-up and hang-on each and every week for our Enthusiast News, because like you and all of us in the Ford enthusiast world, we’ll be driving Ford passion!