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About Mustang Maniac

A business dedicated to restoration of Classic Mustangs. We supply parts for all ages of Mustangs 1964 to present day, servicing, restoration and custom builds. Anything your Mustang needs, we can help.

Route 66 – Final Day

Posted on April 7, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

We’ve done it! We arrived at sunny Los Angeles, California and found the end of Route 66 sign in Santa Monica and had the mandatory photos taken with it to show the end of our journey. A sense of sadness, huge sense … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged America, beach, California, Cheers, Ford Galaxy, Hollywood, Los Angeles, Route '66, Santa Monica, shopping, USA | 9 Comments

Route 66 – part 15

Posted on April 6, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

We have left the bright lights of Las Vegas and heading for the last part of our journey to Los Angeles in California. The journey was a long painfully slow drive due to the Easter holiday traffic so we have … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged Anaheim, California, Diner-saur, fuel tax, Las Vegas, Peggy Sue's Diner, Route '66, sunset, Union Pacific Rail yard | Leave a comment

Take A Seat

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

A double post today on the blog, one from Adam and his journey along the famous Route 66 together with a bonus dose of Mustang Maniac cars too. 🙂 The week has been all about trying to finish of the smaller jobs on … Continue reading →

Posted in Blog, News, Travel, Webshop | Tagged Alfa Romeo red, carpet, Easter, interior, Mustang, Mustang Maniac, Route '66, WebShop | Leave a comment

Route 66 – part 14

Posted on April 5, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

Today is a lazy day with some shopping around Las Vegas and not much to do with cars or Mustangs. During the evening we had taken some pictures of the classic Las Vegas at dusk instead of the usual darkness … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged culture, dusk, High Roller, Las Vegas, Mustang, Route '66 | 2 Comments

Scott Drake Visit

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

During our tour of the USA via Route 66 we stopped just outside Las Vegas at a place called Henderson, the home town of Scott Drake. People who order parts from us obviously know that we stock their parts, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Articles, Sales, Service, Travel | Tagged 5.0, Henderson, Las Vegas, logo, Mustang, Mustang Maniac, Research & Development, Scott Drake | 4 Comments

Route 66 – part 13

Posted on April 4, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

Today is a gorgeous day and we are in Las Vegas, what more can a man ask for? We started the day of with a proper man’s breakfast, a T-Bone steak and eggs. I think I may skip lunch today … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged beer, breakfast, Diana Ross, Ford, Knob, Las Vegas, Mustang, show, T-Bone steak | 1 Comment

Route 66 – part 12

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

Our travels have taken us through the Arizona deserts where the views are brilliant if not a little intimidating to get stuck out here. We arrived at an old gold mining town called Oatman. Some interesting facts about Oatman: In … Continue reading →

Posted in Photos, Travel | Tagged Arizona, beer, Carole Lombard, Clark Gable, ghosts, Gold Rush, Las Vegas, mines, Mustang, Mustang Maniac, Oatie the ghost, Oatman, Route '66 | Leave a comment

Route 66 – part 11

Posted on April 2, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

Our second day in Flagstaff Arizona means I got to grips with some real horse power. When it was suggested I could have a day of doing nothing but getting to grips with my pony rides, I thought it was … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged Cowboy, Flagstaff, horse power, Mustang, Route '66, selfie | 2 Comments

Route 66 – parts 9 & 10

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

Another double post as we are having a two night stop over shortly. But first we have a little funny story where the my sense of humour is totally lost on a very nice unsuspecting young waitress. Now there is the old … Continue reading →

Posted in Travel | Tagged aircon, Cadillac Ranch, desert, Flagstaff, Meteor Crater, New Mexico, Route '66, slang, wigwam | Leave a comment

Route 66 – parts 7 & 8

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Mustang Maniac

We left the lovely Oklahoma on our way to Amarillo, now I have said that I bet you are singing the song? We never asked anybody if this is the way to Amarillo either. On our way out of Oklahoma we … Continue reading →