The Mustang II Was A Major Mistake
Ford embraced the concept of the Pinto more enthusiastically than anyone might have predicted, extending its influence to the creation of the Mustang II. This model was designed as a coupe with the driving dynamics of a roadster, mirroring the Pinto’s philosophy. However, much like the Pinto, the Mustang II was plagued by significant shortcomings, including lackluster performance. Upon its debut, critics disparagingly referred to it as “the poor man’s AMC Gremlin,” a comparable vehicle that, despite offering better performance, failed to gain widespread popularity. In hindsight, being compared to the Gremlin was hardly a compliment.
The Mustang II Was A Major Mistake
The Lincoln Blackwood Vanished In Less Than One Year
Who remembers the Lincoln Blackwood? Launched in 2002, this unusual collaboration between Lincoln and Ford aimed to redefine the luxury pickup truck. However, it missed the mark so profoundly that consumers rejected it outright, prompting its discontinuation in less than a year. While the vehicle itself wasn’t inherently flawed, its design choices—like rear-wheel drive and a luxury-trimmed interior—felt completely out of place in a truck, leaving it struggling to find its audience.
The Lincoln Blackwood Vanished In Less Than One Year
