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ALLEN OLIVER CAR OWNER CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

BUGSY - MKIII FACTORY FIVE COBRA ROADSTER

THIS WAS A CAR THAT MY LATE FRIEND AND MENTOR AL MINER OWNED AND I WILL CONTINUE TO CARRY ON HIS LEGACY.

MEMBERS OF THE STANG MAG FAMILY ARE MORE PASSIONATE ABOUT FUN AND INCLUSION THAN THEY ARE THEIR CARS AND THAT SAYS A LOT!

This is a MKIII Factory Five Cobra Roadster nicknamed Bugsy. This was a car that my late friend and mentor Wesley Al Miner owned and I will continue to carry on his legacy. This month marks the one year anniversary since his passing. The day we found out we were able to purchase the car we were very excited. The car has been a part of my family’s life also. When my son was younger, we detailed this car and many others always dreaming of owning a car like this.

The car is powered by a 347 Stroker backed by a Tremek T-5 manual transmission. The rear end is a Ford 8.8 with the four link set up. The car is finished in Mercedes black with Mercedes grey/silver stripes. The car was just missing something when we got it and we added all the upgraded things that I know Al would approve of. This is a real head-turner any where we take it. Another special car to add to our stable.

If you asked me if I thought I’d be writing an article for STANG Magazine for my car this time last year I would’ve said no. If you asked me if I would be writing it about a different car than the 2005 Roush Mustang I had I would’ve said hell no. I loved that car but acquiring this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

I met Daniel Ramey at a Beltway Mustang show and won my spot with STANG Magazine in their Carlisle Ford Nationals display. Needless to say I wasn’t sure what to expect being that I didn’t know the people attending and was going by myself.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very

Members of the STANG Mag family are more passionate about fun and inclusion than they are their cars and that says a lot! I can’t wait to see what’s to come in

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