LAURIE PERRY CAR OWNER

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BLACK WIDOW II –2015 ROUSH STAGE 2

I COULDN’T RESIST THE URGE TO BEGIN MY SEARCH.

I had considered purchasing a Mustang for a few years but considering my husband owned a Mustang GT, also known as the infamous “Pegasus”, the idea was tempting but it didn’t seem very practical. At the time, I often made trips to the Appalachian Mountains to visit my daughter and the winter months were certainly no place to take 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!

I got the itch for a Mustang GT following the Ford Nationals event in Carlisle, PA last June. Seeing all the beautiful Mustangs lined up row after row, I couldn’t resist the urge to begin my search. The car buying market wasn’t in the best shape and Mustangs were becoming a rare find in the area, so I wasn’t in any hurry for a purchase but definitely wanted to explore my options.

I spotted my Roush online while visiting a dealership when I test drove a 2019 GT. I was used to driving a manual transmission, so I was curious to try out an automatic. I didn’t get the adrenaline rush I’d get while riding passenger in my husband’s car. This enabled me to make stipulations to narrow my search. I preferred solid black in color, 6 speed manual, head turning exhaust, and a sync system.

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.

To make a long story short I caught Covid and had my husband test drive it and look it over from head to tow. I fell in love with it just by hearing the exhaust over the phone. He found absolutely nothing wrong with it and it was pretty much a done deal.

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

I haven’t had many mods added since I’ve owned it aside from adding some red highlights on the body as it was already equipped with the Roush performance specs. Prior to my purchase Jack Roush had already signed the dash, engine bay, and the trunk mounted toolbox; however, I recently had the privilege to meet Jack Roush and had him sign my window sticker, show board, and my Roush hat.

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!

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