STANG Magazine Special Edition: Mustang Ladies Volume 1 2024

MAGAZINE

HONORING OUR WOMEN AND THEIR MUSTANGS

MAGAZINE

Mustang enthusiasts have asked for a magazine that has no ads, no sales pitches, and no bogus “fillers” to eat up space. They have asked for a magazine that is free, easy to access, and nothing but focused on Mustang pictures and content. They have asked for a magazine produced and written by Mustang owners. They have asked for a magazine that highlights the daily drivers and the average Mustang that is driven and is not a trailer queen. They have asked for the chance to one day have their ride, their group, their club, or their cause to be recognized in print or online. It is our absolute pleasure to meet these standards and to give you STANG Magazine. We hope that both our message and our image will be seen in every Mustang community out there. Thank you Mustang fans and enjoy your ride!

- Daniel Ramey, Editor-In-Chief

CAR OWNER

MELISSA CRAIGHEAD

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

BLACK STEALTH –2006 MUSTANG GT

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

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!

This is my 2006 Ford Mustang GT Black Stealth. This car makes me feel like I am the queen of the roads. The power at take off is exhilarating. I enjoy cleaning the car and just riding. I am really not into car shows. The fun is in driving him.

I am still adding new things to make him look meaner and better. I have put new American Muscle wheels on him to replace the black ones that were on him. My Mustang has an after market cold air intake, Flowmaster Outlaw mufflers, and a H-pipe to give it the sound to make the thrill of driving him more exciting. I have only had the car going on three years. Since then, the perfect Satin Blue striping has been put on the car and the calipers have been painted blue to match the stripes. Like I said it is a work in progress.

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

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 2022!

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

I AM STILL ADDING NEW THINGS TO MAKE HIM LOOK MEANER AND BETTER.

PHOTO CRED: MELISSA CRAIGHEAD

CAR OWNER

SAMANTHA DIMAGGIO BLU-VALVE - 2003 MUSTANG GT

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

MY BOYFRIEND WOULD PROPOSE (3-23-23) ON THE FOOTHILLS PARKWAY, WITH MY MUSTANG THERE BY OUR SIDE.

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

Hey! Samantha here with my 2003 Mustang GT that we call “The 2v” or refered to sometimes as “Blu-Valve.” We are a house of many Mustangs and more than one 2 valve as well. Just helps they are all different colors!

My passion and love for Mustangs began when I was around 11 years old with my Aunt’s convertible ‘07 Grabber Orange Mustang. My sisters and I took many rides in that car together. My sister even used that car for her wedding day. I saved for many years to buy my first car on my own. That first car ended up being a 2000 Lazer Red New Edge, which I still have today.

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 my (now) fiance in December 2016, who grew up building and racing cars with his dad as both are Mustang fanatics. Being with him and learning so much about the platform, while also being fortunate enough to grow my Mustang collection, this True Blue 2003 GT is my 5th New Edge, by far the nicest one. After attending three Mustang Weeks, I aquired this car in 2020 as the third owner. Aside from the gears and TB/CAI, the car was bone stock down to the factory “Bullitt” style wheels. The first mods we did were the wheels and suspension (fall of 2020). Following that in april 2021, I wanted a set of longtubes, so I got full exhaust for my birthday. Next, (2022) we repaired a Terminator hood and painted it along with the front bumper. We updated the stereo in the car and later swapped for another set of wheels (aodhan.) Unfortunately (2023) we had

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.

total rear end bearing failure two days before Ponies in the Smokies, so that same night (one day before leaving) my fiance rebuilt the entire rear end. He stressed how he HAD TO get it done. Confused, I mentioned we could take his, but I did not know the special trip which awaited me. My boyfriend would propose (3-23-23) on the Foothills Parkway, with my Mustang there by our side.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

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 2022!

I will forever cherish the time I have had with my fiance in this window of time with our cars in the Mustang community. I firmly believe, there is no better car community than the “Mustang family.”

PHOTO CRED:

JESSE WILLIAMS @1SLOWCAMERA

129 PHOTOS

COLBY PURKEL

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

CAR OWNER

DEANNE MINOR

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

BLUE BEAUTY - 2013 MUSTANG

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

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

MUSTANGS ARE SO MUCH FUN TO DRIVE AND THEY COME WITH AN ATTITUDE!

I’ve loved Mustangs ever since I was a kid. I dreamed of having one when I grew up after I saw a picture of the Navy Blue 65 my Mama bought for $2,238 in 1966. She loved Mustangs and passed her passion on to me. I bought my first Mustang in 1986. It was a 67, Metallic Blue, stick shift and that was the same day I learned how to drive a standard.

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!

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 2022!

Blue Beauty is my daily driver and I have a 67 red Mustang in the garage. I’ve owned nine Mustangs and have passed my passion, for this amazing car, to two of my sons, Jody and Steven, who both own 2019 GTs. Since 1999, the Mustang is the only kind of car I have owned and it is by far my favorite of all. We are a Mustang family and I’m so proud to be a Mustang fan. Mustangs are so much fun to drive and they come with an attitude!

Mods list includes black stripes, wheels, C&L muffler delete with polished tips, trunk deck lid panel, and antenna.

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: DEANNE MINOR

KIM YANKE

CAR OWNER

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

BLUE MOON –2014 MUSTANG

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

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’ve always had a love for Mustangs. This is currently my second Mustang that I have owned. The first one that I purchased was black, but I wasn’t happy until I owned a Grabber Blue one. It is a beautiful color and definitely stands out.

Non Mustang owners don’t understand the feeling of just getting in the car and taking a drive, even if it is just a few minutes away and how relaxing and what an amazing feeling it is. This car is most definitely my stress reliever and I will always be a Mustang owner for life now.

Mods include LED lights under the car and on the wheels and in the grille, roof wrapped black, vinyl roses on sides and hood, and 20 inch angel chrome wheels with custom painted inserts.

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

I WILL ALWAYS BE A MUSTANG OWNER FOR LIFE NOW.

PHOTO CRED: SHAWN YANKE

2021 SHELBY GT500

CAR OWNER

DONNA CRUZAN

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

DARK KNIGHT –2021 SHELBY GT500

NOT

EVERYONE UNDERSTANDS THE POWER OF A MUSTANG.

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

My passion began being born into a family of muscle car enthusiasts, so it’s in my blood. My Dad and brother had muscle cars, so of course, I always drove one. When I met my husband in High School, he even had a muscle car. However, it wasn’t until our son bought his first 2008 Mustang GT in High School that I became inspired by the Mustang. Parents are supposed to inspire their children, but this time it was the other way around. I periodically drove his Mustang to work and loved it. It wasn’t long after my husband and I bought my first 2015 Mustang GT. I loved the feel, look, but especially the power. As years passed, our son wanted to outshine us by trading in his Mustang GT for a 2016 Mustang California Special. We went to many car shows together and still continue to do so. We meet such great people with the same passion and love for the Mustang, not to mention some amazing stories.

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!

it was a done deal before we even reached the dealer. What a game changer this car is. No matter where I drive it, people turn their heads to look at it, whether they’re driving or just walk up to me at a gas station. I never knew this car could be such an attention getter! We plan on leaving this car original.

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.

Not everyone understands the power of a Mustang. Coworkers will ask me “Why do you drive that, it’s not practical, or why are you trying to be young again?” I just remember that unless you have it in your blood, you’ll never understand. The power you feel under the hood gives you that adrenaline rush! Oh let’s not forget the feeling of another Mustang pulling up next to you at a light with the thumbs up. I’m thankful to be a part of the Mustang family, and we plan on keeping this one!

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

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 2022!

PHOTO CRED: DONNA CRUZAN

As our son added many mods onto his car, he always had the “lookers” at the shows as they walked by mine. Last summer when we were at Mustang Week, my husband and I saw a Shelby with the perfect color scheme, and we became obsessed. We looked all over the internet for that exact Shelby until two months ago we found one 45 minutes away. Needless to say, we drove up and traded in my GT for the 2021 Shelby GT500. Not thinking twice,

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

2020 MUSTANG GT

CAR OWNER

STACY FRIEDMAN

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

DOMINATRIX –2020 MUSTANG GT

TONS OF SMILES PER GALLON!

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

I first fell in love in college with my 1989 Mustang GT Convertible, Triple Black with a manual transmission. Unfortunately, it wound up being totaled, then I had kids after college and wasn’t able to truly get back into my Mustang passion, until recently. During Covid lockdown I decided I needed a therapy car and what better way to feel better than a new Mustang convertible!

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!

As a Clinical Sexologist, I am very passionate and have always had a love for the color purple. Being passionate about people, relationships and my love of Mustangs, it only seemed appropriate to get my 2020 wrapped in an incredible color of Gloss Plum Explosion! When I am driving with my purple hair in my purple car, it definitely makes a statement and allows me to meet lots of new people! I just can’t stop staring at her, tons of smiles per gallon!

Mods include Stage 1 performance package, 6 speed manual, Roush Performance cold air intake, and Gloss Plum Explosion wrap.

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

PHOTO CRED: STACY FRIEDMAN

2007 SHELBY GT500

KATIE PITROFF

CAR OWNER CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

HABU –2007 SHELBY GT500

YOU CAN NEVER BREAK THE SPIRIT OF A MUSTANG!

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

Habu came to me in November when my father passed away. My dad loved this car and the Mustang community. He had restored an El Camino but couldn’t find a group. Mustang owners know how to socialize and organize. Dad originally named it Skippy for “dang skippy.” After a rough day, he would go out with Skippy, step on the accelerator and say “Dang Skippy.” However, Skippy also came with another name, Habu. The habu is a poisonous snake in Japan and the nickname for the SR-71. Since I grew up in the Air Force in Okinawa, Habu has a special double meaning for me. I chose to call my car Habu. Shelby is a snake, Habu is a snake. The name works.

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!

Over the past few months Habu has provided a huge learning curve. If you have never driven a stick shift supercharged sports car, give it a try. He is SO fun. This engine is strong and fast. Habu has a deep rumble but with the sweet humm of a supercharge. You can definitely hear this car coming. Going around the Puget Sound curves provides an excellent opportunity to practice holding Habu in check while allowing him to rumble. He likes to kick to the side if you are not careful. You can never break the spirit of a Mustang!

Mods include Ceramic Performance clutch, Powerstop Extreme Performance ceramic brake pads,Classic Design’s sequential tail light kit, Borla touring axle back exhaust, and Speed Form side scoops.

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

PHOTO CRED: MATT SEYMOUR

CAR OWNER

SHAUNEE RENCHIN

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

HOPE - 2008 WARRIORS IN PINK MUSTANG

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

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.

HOPE IS SPREADING AWARENESS FOR BREAST CANCER...

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

This is “Hope”, my 2008 Warriors in Pink Mustang. Warriors In Pink Mustangs were a limited edition Mustang Ford manufactured from 2008-2009, designed exclusively in support of Susan G. Komen for the cure. Special features of these cars include a pink ribbon and pony fender badge, pink Mustang rocker tape stripe, pink stitching on the seats and steering wheel, and pink ribbon embroidered floor mats.

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!

Hope is one of 145 silver coupes made in 2008, and 1 of 1 with these options. Mods include a GT style grille with halo fogs, 30% tint, blackout decklid panel, Borla dual exhaust, Screamin Demon coil pack, pedal commander, Ford Performance 9 mm spark plug wires, strut tower brace, SR lowering springs, Koni shocks, and GT500 lower control arms. She may be “just a V6” but is a lot of fun! My favorite thing about Hope is spreading awareness for breast cancer and having survivors approach me and share their stories. I also attend Cruise for A Cause in the WI Dells each fall, where proceeds are donated towards breast cancer research. I have been part of the Iowa Mustangs Unstabled Club for three years and love the cruises and meeting other Mustang enthusiasts.

My passion for Mustangs began when my family rented a Mustang on vacation in FL in 2011. I got to drive it and fell in love. My mom got her Mustang in 2012 and I knew I wanted to have my own some day. In 2020, my dream finally became a reality.

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 2022!

PHOTO CRED:

SHAUNEE RENCHIN

CORY RENCHIN

MATT DINGMAN

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

CAR OWNER

HARMONY DELA CRUZ

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

KATHLEEN –2004 MUSTANG GT

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

I’M NOT OUT FOR SPEED!

I have loved Mustangs since I was 6 years old and my aunt had a 65/66 Mustang coupe. She used to drive me to school being she was a senior in high school. I envied her with that car and it has become my dream car!

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!

Believe it or not, I was looking for a new minivan to transport my dogs in when I spotted my Competition Orange Mustang. Needless to say, I never purchased a minivan. Lover of Halloween, that Comp Orange with black racing stripes was calling me! Although I continuously look at the ones for sale, my husband told me I can get my dream car for my 50th birthday! My kids are sure to let me know that it’s not a fast car being they are old… I’m not out for speed! I love the way it looks! I’m looking forward to owning a few!

Kathleen is a 4.6 with manual trans. It came with a cold air intake and the rest of the motor is stock. What I’ve done? I’ve added catback Borla Stinger exhaust, cat delete, rims/tires, lowered 1 1/2”, upgraded to a touchscreen radio, and Comp Orange painted calipers.

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

PHOTO CRED: MEAGHAN GILLARD -MEAGHAN CROSS PHOTOGRAPHY

CAR OWNER

CLAUDIA CRAFT

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

OCEANA –2022 MUSTANG GT

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

THE GROWL OF A MUSTANG GT HAUNTED

ME...

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!

Named after a racehorse who recently competed in the Kentucky Derby, Oceana is my dream car! I have always been envious of those who own sportscars and never really thought I would be able to have one of my own. However, that all changed a few years ago when I decided it was time. In 2019, I purchased my first Mustang. She was a 2019 Ecoboost whom I loved! I finally had my Mustang!

However, the growl of a Mustang GT haunted me so I decided to upgrade recently and purchased Oceana. It has been a thrill seeing just what she can do. Whether it’s winding her up or going for a casual cruise, Oceana is by far the best car I’ve ever owned. I’m now a proud member of the Mustang Club of America, Rio Grande Mustang Club, and Mustang Mamas.

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

Oceana is relatively new, so current modifications are more surface. A few things I’ve done include tinted windows and custom decals. A few things included on the list for the future are a Ram air hood, racing stripes, rear wing, and possibly a power adder.

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 2022!

CLAUDIA CRAFT

RUSS WOOD

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED:

2023 MUSTANG GT

CAR OWNER

RUPERT

WHEN THE SUN HITS HER JUST RIGHT...

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

My name is Amber Rupert and I own my Purple Dragon which is a 2023 Ford Mustang GT. They say diamonds are a girl’s best friend. Not in my case! Give me my Mustang and my dog!

Ever since I was a little girl, I was always into cars. Thanks to my dad and his passion. But something about Mustangs stuck out to me. My dad taught me how to drive stick shift in his 85 Foxbody. I was very nervous to learn especially in his precious car. I knew I wanted a Mustang of my own. It seemed like every one I came across was manual. Fast forward 15 years and I got my Purple Dragon to call my own! I got something for pretty fast cars. She shares the driveway with my Ford Explorer ST (Black Beast).

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!

Purple Dragon is still somewhat new to the family. She doesn’t have any mods yet, but boy do I have a list. She has a stock purr to her so exhaust is fine for now, unless I want to be louder. But she definitely needs to be tinted. She has a 6 speed manual transmission. Shopping for her I knew I wanted to be unique. Coming across that Mischievous Purple exterior... WOW! When the sun hits her just right you see the purple and there are hints of blues and greens. She’s absolutely gorgeous to me!

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

PHOTO CRED: MIKE & AMBER RUPERT

CAR OWNER

TANA ROBINSON SEXY –2015 MUSTANG SO THE BATTLE BORN STANG WAS BORN...

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

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!

This is my 2015 Ford Mustang V6 in Deep Impact Blue and it is a Battle Born Stang. I call her “Sexy”.

This car was purchased as a gift from my Gramma when I was in high school. It is still my prized possession and my pride and joy.

The custom paint job on this car came from a long brainstorming session on what I could do pinstriping wise. The blue was a perfect match to the flag of the great state of Nevada, so the Battle Born Stang was born.

There are no modifications done to this car. It is all stock.

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

PHOTO CRED: TANA ROBINSON

CAR OWNER

HALEY FARLEY SKIDLEZ - 2009 MUSTANG

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

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

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

MY FAMILY ALWAYS BELIEVED THE RAINBOW AS A POSITIVE SACRED PROMISE THAT GOOD IS ON ITS WAY.

Growing up I have always had a passion and love for Mustangs. The sound, the aesthetic, and the ability to modify them is what has made put my own personality into mine. This 45th Anniversary model is my daily driver. I have learned so much by taking the initiative to modifying al most every aspect of this Stang that I can. From the sound system, to the aesthetic of the interior and exterior, to even modifying the performance of this car. Not everyone ap preciates the rainbow aesthetic but I see it as pride, and my family always believed the rainbow as a positive sacred promise that good is on its way. At the car shows kids ab solutely love it! So every day I’m driving anywhere I’m just hoping to make at least one person’s, or kid’s day just a little bit brighter.

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!

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 2022!

Mods list includes axle back exhaust, Powerstop brakes, 18 x 9 wheels, Performance coil pack, Performance cold air intake, rear seat delete, Kicker door, deck, speakers, and

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2 kicker subs, Halo headlights, sequential tail lights, and Underglow kit.

CAR OWNER

SALLIE MURPHY STEPH - 2017 MUSTANG GT

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

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

WE ARE STILL HAVING ADVENTURES LIKE WE TALKED ABOUT...

The dream car finally achieved! I’ve always loved cars since childhood for my father had a 66 Chevy Impala. The Mustang has always been a goal to own one day when I’m older and that finally happened in March 2022. I’ve always named every car I’ve owned and I knew I would be calling her “Steph”.

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!

In 2000 I lost my best friend in high school and my car is named in honor of her, so we are still having adventures like we talked about when we were teenagers. I even have two of her necklaces hanging on the rearview mirror. The car was a company car and very plain looking when I picked her up. I’ve enjoyed every moment when I drive this car. It brings a smile to my face, seeing others when I’m down the street or at car shows. Now for buying a Mustang, I can say I’m officially “Mustang Sallie”.

P.S. Hello all the way from Australia!

Mods include Injen Air Filter, Borla S-Type Exhaust, Hussla “Billz” Wheels, BC Racing Coilovers, Rear Window Louvers, “We Are Likewise” Gear Knob, Painted Engine Cover/Calipers, and Teal Stripes Stickers.

SALLIE MURPHY

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

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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PENNY

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STROUD STORM - 2022 MUSTANG GT

CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

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

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

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 2022!

I HAVE BEEN PASSIONATE ABOUT MUSTANGS SINCE I WAS 10 YEARS OLD.

My 2022 Mustang GT is pushing 450 HP and 410 Lb-Ft of torque. It’s a 10 speed automatic with active exhaust. She is Iconic Silver and wrapped in the black and clear American flag and also has a black and silver American eagle on the hood liner with “In God We Trust” and “We The People” on the trunk liner. It has hood stripes and Gloss Black hood vents and Lambo louvers. It also has a resonateor delete and H-pipe installed.

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 have been passionate about Mustangs since I was 10 years old. It was always my dream to own one. I’m very proud to say this is my sixth Mustang but I have to say my favorite as well.

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

PHOTO CRED: NICK STICKLAND

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HEATHER HEFFELFINGER THE CREEPER - 2020 MUSTANG ECOBOOST

I HAVE NEVER FELT SO ALIVE AS I DO WHEN I GET INTO THAT CAR!

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

My dream since I was 20 years old, to finally own a Mustang, came true on February 14th 2023 when my husband pulled into the driveway, at 930 at night, with a dark grey Stang that took my breath away. You see, two months prior my daughter and I were rear-ended in my Camry. The shop was going to have my car for around two months and the rental they gave me to drive was a 2020 Mustang Ecoboost Convertible in Grabber Lime. I was like a teenager again driving around in that car and when I heard the Camry was fixed my heart sank. I watched as my husband drove away in my lime dream to go pick my old car up from the shop. Little did I know he had a plan! He picked up our Camry and drove right to the dealer and traded it in for a 2020 Mustang EcoBoost Convertible in Metallic Metal that I like to call The Creeper! He’s also turbo charged! My husband called our four kids and told them what he was doing and got them all involved in the surprise! What a shock to see that pull into the driveway that night!

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.

make my car my own is one of the best parts! People are always stopping me and asking for pictures, but The Creeper is more than just a cool themed car. He’s a part of me, he’s something my husband and my kids did for me to make me smile! I see the memories of my dad and I working on him, and with the top… AND the pedal down… it’s like flying! I have never felt so alive as I do when I get into that car! Believe me it was worth the wait, 23 years to be exact, (which is another weird coincidence if you know anything about the movie). I hope I have many more happy years left with The Creeper.

The STANG Mag family welcomed me in from the very start and made me feel like one of their own!

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 2022!

PHOTO CRED: HEATHER HEFFELFINGER

So anyway, I am a huge horror fan! Every horror movie is my favorite… but I LOVE Jeepers Creepers! I had bought a vanity tag years earlier from the movie, it says BEATNGU!

(B-EATNG-U) I held onto it so that one day when I finally bought my “Forever Car” I would make it MINE! I ordered custom badges, horn, cup holder coasters and even hand painted a custom Bone Star weapon to hang from my rear view, and slapped my honorary BEATNGU tag right on the front! My dad and I took one Saturday and added the custom yellow stripes and black crows and underneath lighting. My dad means a lot to me so knowing he helped me

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

2012

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ANDREA STUDDARD

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THE SHELBY - 2012 SHELBY GT500

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

DRIVING

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!

My husband and I both love fast cars, Mustangs especially. Our dream car was the GT500. That dream was just that, a dream. We were in the market for a GT and drove all the way to Alabama to look at one. A deal couldn’t be agreed upon, so we headed home feeling a little deflated. We decided to stop and look at a dealership near where we live, but they were closed and as we drove out we see a beautiful white with red striped GT500 sitting on another lot. We of course stop to take a peek and dream some more. The manager stopped as he was leaving and let us see it. When he started it up, I squealed and my husband said “that’s it, we are getting it!” The next day it was all ours.

Driving this car is unlike anything I’ve experienced before. The power at your fingertips and ear shattering exhaust mixed with the whine of the supercharger that creates a sound like pure heaven on asphalt and will give you goosebumps. I’ve brought home numerous trophies at car shows, but my favorite thing is to just drive in the mountains on curvy roads.

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 start and made me feel like one of their own!

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 2022!

Mods include Dynatech long tube headers, Dynatech high flow X-pipe, Roush axle back extreme mufflers, JLT carbon fiber intake, blower pulley upgrade, and tuned on a dyno jet 545 hp at rear wheels/543 torque.

PHOTO CRED: ROB WALKO CHUCK DEKETT

THIS CAR IS UNLIKE ANYTHING I’VE EXPERIENCED BEFORE.

PHOTO CRED: ANDREA STUDDARD

CAR OWNER

VICKI DOUCET

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VIXEN –2020 MUSTANG GT

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

VIXEN IS A MULTI-AWARD WINNING DAILY DRIVER...

My Vixen is the Voodoo Queen of the south. She is a 2020 Mustang GT. Vixen is a multi-award winning daily driver including placing in the Top 75 at 2023 Ponies in the Smokies!

Vixen has many extras and everything was customized by my hubby and me. We did all the painting of various parts inside and out except for the air brush and the 3M Blue Metallic stripes which were done by a professional shop.

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!

She has Blue Metallic powder coated brake calipers, K&N cold air intake, H pipe with Flowmaster American Thunder exhaust (old school and I just love the sound), lowered 1.5 inches (for the mountians roads), Liquid vinyl front chin splitter, GT350 rear spoiler and side window covers, rear seat delete (made by my hubby) with 2 cubby holes for storage and two 12” woofers powered by 2000 watt amps (that also power the other 10 speakers that came in the car and all have been replaced from stock), and let’s not forget my suicide doors which open the stock way as well!

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

PHOTO CRED: VICKI DOUCET

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CIJI PAYNE WILD CARD –2018 MUSTANG GT

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I REMEMBER LOVING MUSTANGS AS A KID...

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

I’m Pretty in Pink, Ciji Payne, and this is my 2018 Mustang GT “Wild Card”. It has pink holographic custom wrap (inside and out) by Champ from Atlanta Wrap Affiliates, Corsa exhaust, Nitto 325 tires, Underglow lights, and Brembo brakes.

I remember loving Mustangs as a kid and couldn’t wait to own my own. I wanted it to be loud and fast!

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 acquir ing this one reinvigorated my passion for car shows and events!

I finally purchased my first GT in 2018. I’ve been zooming ever since. When I’m not in my pink car, I’m on my pink Harley.

Originally, my Mustang was Oxford White but I needed something more unique, something bold. I stand out and wanted my car to match my energy. Lisa Frank sta tionary from my childhood was my inspiration.

Having my Mustang I’ve joined some local car clubs and met so many new awesome people. Tons of car shows planned and future long distance rides. I’ve won People’s Choice awards, but always aiming for a Kid’s Choice award. I have also had some cool opportunities, like doing laps around Atlanta Motor Speedway for charity.

PHOTO CRED: RICHARD & CIJI PAYNE