It's a bitchin' coupe. A big motor, fenderless body, and enough safety gear to ensure you'll race again. But these are all lessons pioneer racers like Fred Larsen taught us years ago. When a car looks effortless, that's when you know you've done something right. It might be the stance or the body line. Often it's even hard to put into words, but something works. You can see it. You can hear it.

Photo Gallery: 1932 Ford Coupe - Mooneyes Special - Hot Rod Magazine

by Bill Holland
intro by Patrick Hill
photos from Bill Holland and the Hot Rod Archive

Photo Gallery: Art Linkletter's All American in Vogue Magazine - Hot Rod Magazine

Ford announced today the launch of their new 2010 Mustang web site. See the blog for full details and the Web site's URL.

The time has come to start talking about the new Mustang. But, Ford is not the one that will be doing the talking! They want to hear YOUR stories, because we all have a story to tell about Mustang. What is yours?

Today, Ford launched their new "countdown" site at www.the2010mustang.com which will be the home for the official countdown until reveal of the 2010 Mustang. We wanted to give you a first look at the website to help spread the news to the Mustang Nation and the millions of enthusiasts that are waiting on the edge of their seats for any news about the new Pony car.

The "Mustang Stories" contest begins on August 27th, so for now you just get a teaser of what's to come, but use the time wisely to think about your favorite Mustang story and be sure to revisit their Web site and submit your story for a chance to win your own 2010 Mustang.

If you win we call shotgun for the first ride!