CAR OWNER BRYAN CAGGIANO CAR NAME–YEAR & MODEL INFO

TRIK OR TREAT - 2007 MUSTANG GT

IT STANDS AS A SYMBOL OF HAPPINESS AND INDIVIDUALITY.

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

In September 2006, my Mustang ownership journey began with an excited call from my dad: “You won’t believe this - there’s an Orange Mustang Convertible at Northport Ford.” Having always shared my dream of owning one with him, emphasizing the specific shade of orange to symbolize my Halloween birthday, I promptly went to see it. A few days later, it graced my driveway, brought to reality by the unwavering support of my wonderful mother.

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!

Staying true to my tradition, I sought out uniqueness. In 2007, I ordered the OEM GT500 front end and commissioned custom airbrushed emblems. This was succeeded by custom-painted wheels and dash panels painted to match the car in 2008. Its moniker, “Trik or Treat,” transcends Halloween; it’s a tribute to a friend’s automotive customization shop and a nod to a few cars I previously owned. Across seventeen years and a mere 7,000 miles, the car metamorphosed into a treasury of cherished memories, its importance deepening after my mother’s passing in 2008. With my father now gone, I reflect on that phone call and relish the enthusiasm he conveyed to have me see the car. To me, it stands as a symbol of happiness and individuality, reflecting qualities that I strive to uphold in my daily life.

Other mods not mentioned include OEM GT500 spoiler, custom stereo, and color-matched engine bay components and brake calipers.

PHOTO CRED: BRYAN CAGGIANO

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