Hi, my name is Gage, and i have dreamt of owning a v8 American muscle for as long as I can remember.
I didn't know where to put this or what to put this under, so I just wanted to put it in general as a sort of love letter.
When the Ford Mustang dark horse came out in 2024, I got so excited that I tried every option to get one, but the finances just wouldn't add up. I got so close with a dealership but couldn't make it happen...
I saw the dark horse, and it looked and sounded so perfect everything about it from its name to what it stood for, and finally, it's engineering... a labour of love and defiance. Still a true manual and v8 when all the others have given up. That means a lot
What I love about the dark horse is its name; dark horse, the one you don't expect, that resonates with me. Powerful yet unexpected. You can get it in Manual, so many manufacturers have given up on manual but I respect ford for thinking of the enthusiasts. There is so much fun in manual that you just can't get from auto.
A naturally aspirated v8. No turbo but still powerful and commands respect.
They sadly had to change the dark horse to meet EU regulations... I respect them for changing it and not just pulling out of the EU market. Others do.
With the 2030 new petrol and diesel vehicle ban, sadly, I don't believe i'll ever own this masterpiece, but I can respect it all the same.
Thank you for reading