![]() 26-29.) We hang out, help each find parts and talk about life," Natalino said. ![]() "The group has had a longstanding spot at (the annual) Daytona Turkey Run (car show and swap meet at Daytona International Speedway the 47th is scheduled for Nov. Local resident Tom Natalino, owner of a collectible restored 1970 Ford Econoline van, made the Ocala Rogues decals and is a member of the group. He married his wife, Patti, a native of San Antonio, Texas, in 1976, and the couple have two adult daughters who are both educators.Ī decal on Tucker’s Mustang announces the "Ocala Rogues," which Tucker stated is a loosely knit group of about 30 car lovers who are "rogues" and don't meet but have shared fun car activities like trips to events at Daytona International Speedway. His career has been in the building trade. When the total "rotisserie" restoration was done, Tucker prepped the car and his friend Gene Liles, owner Liles Paint and Body in Ocala, sprayed the Mustang a "mixing base red" number 359 from global paint maker Sikkens Paint.ĪMONG FRIENDS: Tucker, an Ocala native and self-described gearhead, graduated from Forest in 1971 and served in the U.S. Electronic ignition replaces the original breaker points ignition. The car still has the original 302 cubic inch V-8 engine but the changes to it include an Edelbrock 3-inch high rise intake manifold and carburetor. MODIFIED MUSTANG: Tucker's ride has a functional air intake with a shaker hood scoop, and the trunk lid is a spoiler type from a 1969 Shelby Mustang. Ford sold so many, and so many have survived." Rick Schmidt of NPD stated in an email: "Classic Mustang is the largest market in all classic car parts. Many upgrades like aluminum rad, vintage air, modern stereo with vintage look, 16 inch mag whee. Engine is a 351 Clevland 2v with 3 speed auto transmission. Recently restored from top to bottom and is a great driver. ![]() "The owner can do anything with a Mustang - go for groceries, take the kids to school, restore it or race it," Hall said.Ĭollectible car parts supplier National Parts Depot, with one of four nationwide warehouses located in Ocala, is a sponsor of National Mustang Day. 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible Selling our 1969 Mustang just in time for spring cruising. He indicated the number of Mustangs was perhaps double the number of Chevrolet Camaros made. "In 2018, Ford produced the 10 millionth Mustang," Hall said. Hall said sheer numbers illustrate the popularity of the Ford Mustang. Activities are held by clubs and enthusiasts from around the world on National Mustang Day. The website states that nearly 15,000 responses were received to request a decal and schedule an activity for National Mustang Day. The idea is to let the world know April 17th is owned by the Mustangs." NATIONAL MUSTANG DAY: The Ford Mustang, now in its 56th year, was introduced to the public on Apat the World’s Fair by Lee Iacocca, stated Steve Hall, executive director of the Mustang Owners Museum, in a phone interview.Īccording to, five years ago, the Mustang Owners Museum “introduced the idea of the Mustang World coming together on April 17th and driving their Mustang as a yearly activity. The vehicle, now 51 years old, is still looking great and going strong. The car received an Award of Excellence at the 30th Mustang Anniversary Celebration, held April 15-17, 1994, at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Charlotte, North Carolina. Tucker, now 67, has made numerous appearance and performance modifications to his red 1969 Mustang, including a functional shaker hood and spoiler trunk lid. "I liked the look, and I always thought the 1969 Mustang was the prettiest," Tucker said. Air Force in 1979, he finally bought one. Michael not only paid for the shipping for the trade and car I bought in a covered flat bed truck but they organized the whole thing, followed up with the trucking company and kept me informed the whole way.David Tucker wanted a 1969 Mustang convertible since he was a 16-year-old student at Forest High School.įollowing his service in the U.S. Then backed that up by making this transaction as stress free and easy as possible. They made it clear to me that they wanted to build a long term relationship with me and not just make a sale. ![]() That has never happened to me before without going back and forth with the manager and having all the games played that we have all come to think is normal business. I sent them pictures of my old car and they valued the trade correctly from the get go. I live in NJ and Marino is in Florida which made me a bit nervous until Michael told me what a large internet business they have and that they ship cars all over the country. I had the pleasure of working with Michael King at Marino PM for a recent trade in and purchase.
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