For many, there is no finer car then the Ford Mustang. While it has never been considered an exotic car, it has captured the hearts of men and women for 40 years. The Ford Mustang has an interesting history.

Looking briefly at the fact that 1984 saw very few changes for the Ford Mustang, with much being carried over from the previous year, developmental problems killed the arrival of the HO V8 that was to be fuel injected and boost 165 hp with an automatic transmission. There were also revisions in the suspension timing and Ford making a midyear “GT-350″ 20th anniversary package for the convertibles and hatchbacks. Nevertheless, 1985 brought about many changes to the Mustang. For example, it was in 1985 that we all saw the arrival of the SVO Mustang.

This lovely SVO with a unique appearance, namely the single square headlamps set in the grill free front end, not to mention the dual-plane rear spoiler. The SVO was powered by an intercooled version of the turbocharged 2.3 L four rated with an impressive 175 horsepower. The SVO also was equipped with 16″ wheels on five-lug hubs. The four-wheel disc brakes provided better stopping. Priced at $15,596, it was an agile, quick, and expensive car. Technically impressive, it was not as fast as the V8 Mustang GT and it did not quite make the big sales list.

The Mustang GT also got a few new components such as a new grille, one that was simply a large slit between the two pairs of headlights. In 1985, they also gave the Mustang GT new 15″ cast aluminum wheels shod with P225/60VR15 “Gatorback” tires. With a 210 horsepower thanks to the serpentine single belt accessory drive system and revised cam the 5.0 engine has a four-barrel carbureted form.

Don’t you just hate the pain of rising gas prices? And the ridiculous part is - it’s still going up and up. Not only is gas hurting our pockets, it’s hurting our planet. And we have no choice but not to use cars too often. However, there are alterntives to gas, such as the ever essentail ‘water’. Here are the 5 benefits of converting water for gas now -

1. A simple technology (a small container) of converting water for gas can be installed by almost anyone and the parts will cost you only couple of dollars - but you might already have everything needed in your house.

2. Although regular maintenance for your car is still required after conversion to water for gas - you will enjoy increased engine power and an efficient alternative fuel source that provides over 200% mileage gain.

3. How Can A Car Run Completely On Water? - Well, you can’t. But combine gas and water as fuel, you can power up your cars.

4. Although was is a great alternative source for fuel, you still need to make sure that your car’s battery that burns the water into H2O, is in a good working condition. A week battery may not adequately convert the water to gas.

5. Easy to install - It is so simple; put a little container under your hood - which then takes the water and separates it into oxygen and hydrogen, and then burns hydrogen along with your petrol, resulting in increased mileage out of every liter of petrol.

First introduced in 1968 the Ford Mustang 428 Cobra Jet was the Mustang Muscle car fans had been asking for. It was Ford’s answer to the bigger motors its competitors at Dodge, Plymouth, and GM were producing. It was the motor package many Mustang fans had been asking for and a value added choice in comparison to the 427 which at $755 was rather pricey by sixties standards. It sported larger valve heads and shared the racing legend 427’s intake manifold.

The Cobra Jet made use of a ram-air induction system with a functional hood scoop that channeled air directly to the 735-cfm Holley four-barrel carburetor. The engine would produce an astounding 410 horsepower even though Ford rated it at a much lower 355 horses. The 428 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet package was available on the Mustang Fastbacks and coupes. You could get the option of either a three speed or four speed automatic transmission.

The option would go on to impress not only street racer fans but the drag pros too. It would dominate in 68 at the NHRA Winter Nationals and turned many a competitors heads. The Cobra Jet would become a major choice in 69 of the casual racer and pro racers a like. 1969 would see the last of the 428, as it would be replaced in 1970 by the 429 Cobra Jet engine. The 429 would end up comparable in total horsepower output and keep many Mustang fans happy but many still preferred the performance and raw power of the 428.

This week’s commercial round up is a look at the Cobra Jet and a few other Mustang commercials wound together into one video. I had hoped to cover the 1970 Stang but I am having a hard time locating any from that year. So, lets take a more complete look at the 1969 Mustangs again.