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One might wonder why an enthusiast would crave a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 wagon. So, let's take a bit of time to zoom in on the matter, shall we?
For starters, this rendering was born to quench the thirst for a long-roof Mustang. And, even though it's not difficult to notice its ingredients, we still love the exercise. This is obviously a 2020 Audi RS6 Avant, the one that marked the badge's return to the U.S., sporting the front end of the S550-generation GT500 (pixel tip to digital label Car Front Swaps for the shenanigan).
With that out of the way, we'll remind everybody that the Blue Oval never offered the Mustang in wagon trim, despite the idea being almost as old as the pony itself. It was 1966 when Italian coachbuilder Intermeccanica built a two-door wagon based on the 'Stang, for advertiser Barney Clark and designer Bob Cumberford. And while there are rumors of a similar project from Ford, these were never confirmed.
So, after over five decades of waiting, we can understand such a wish from wagon fans. The only problem here is that the number of those who buy cars with more or less emotional involvement is greater than that of aficionados who dream of driving away from a dealership with a new vehicle.
Sure, when the two circles overlap, the excitement goes through the roof, as is the case with 2020 GT500 purchases out there; with its 760 hp V8 and its dual-clutch tranny, this extremely capable muscle car can easily fuel fantasies like the one we have here.
Factor in the need to reduce emissions and you'll end up with the explanation for Ford's decision to build the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover instead of a family-friendly muscle car like this one.
However, if the 2021 SEMA show does take place (the 2020 edition was canceled due to the health crisis), we could see a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 wagon in one form or another, especially since the idea is so popular online.
With that out of the way, we'll remind everybody that the Blue Oval never offered the Mustang in wagon trim, despite the idea being almost as old as the pony itself. It was 1966 when Italian coachbuilder Intermeccanica built a two-door wagon based on the 'Stang, for advertiser Barney Clark and designer Bob Cumberford. And while there are rumors of a similar project from Ford, these were never confirmed.
So, after over five decades of waiting, we can understand such a wish from wagon fans. The only problem here is that the number of those who buy cars with more or less emotional involvement is greater than that of aficionados who dream of driving away from a dealership with a new vehicle.
Sure, when the two circles overlap, the excitement goes through the roof, as is the case with 2020 GT500 purchases out there; with its 760 hp V8 and its dual-clutch tranny, this extremely capable muscle car can easily fuel fantasies like the one we have here.
Factor in the need to reduce emissions and you'll end up with the explanation for Ford's decision to build the Mustang Mach-E electric crossover instead of a family-friendly muscle car like this one.
However, if the 2021 SEMA show does take place (the 2020 edition was canceled due to the health crisis), we could see a 2020 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 wagon in one form or another, especially since the idea is so popular online.
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