This may not look like a Ford Mustang, but it is a Ford Mustang. Or at least, that is what it used to be. A 2022 Mustang GT that is now just a pile of metal and glass.
Some drivers overestimate their driving skills. They feel like they are pro racing drivers out there on public roads. But sometimes, it turns out that they've got too much horsepower on their hands. The reckless driving manner that some have even prompted the famous Coffee and Cars organization to temporarily ban all Ford Mustangs, Chevrolet Camaros, and Dodge Chargers.
The decision sparked controversy online among people who were used to go to the meetings ever since 2004, when the first such gathering took place with only 12 cars present.
Naturally, not all Mustang drivers are reckless. But the rotten apples ruin the reputation of all of them so bad that sometimes, we believe that we could just use a pattern text for every Mustang crashed and only change the date and location on it. The scenario is simple and pretty much the same in all cases. The driver wants to show off a bit, presses the throttle pedal too much, loses control, and smashes into some light pole, concrete barrier, or, even worse, a crowd.
We don’t know the story of this 2022 Ford Mustang that ended up on Copart. But it is obvious that the only one-year old car is a mess right now. Total write-off can’t even come close to describing it. It is almost next to impossible to tell where this car begins and where it ends. The front end is practically dissolved, so it was obviously a head-on collision.
Photo: Copart
The left side is also crumpled, but the right side looks somewhat better. The rear end looks intact, so there might be a lot of components to sell to those Mustang owners who were rear-ended by other drivers. Yes, that can happen, too. Of course, there are Mustang drivers who drive responsibly.
The passenger cell might also have a lot that is worth a second lease on life. The car sports seats in black leather with power adjustment. Whoever was at the crash scene must have gathered everything that was scattered around and thrown it on board.
The 5.0-liter V8 engine must have passed away in the crash. One of the photos shows that everything is deformed under the hood. In its heyday, that V8 used to generate 460 horsepower (466 PS) and 420 lb-ft (570 Nm) of torque. Those were enough for a run from 0 to 60 mph (0-97 mph) in just 4.0 seconds. A ten-speed automatic transmission steered the output and torque to the rear wheels. Which it doesn’t anymore. The rear wheels seem intact. But we can’t say the same about much else.
In another life, this blue Ford Mustang GT convertible was worth $43,283, the listing on Copart claims. Well, not anymore. It goes on sale with a Certificate of Destruction. There is no information on the mileage of this Mustang. But it is obvious that mileage should be the last concert for anyone interested in buying parts from this glorious muscle car. Glorious, when it was not a pile of metal in a salvage yard.
Photo: Copart
Ford Mustangs, often in the news
There are so many Ford Mustang crashes out there that we honestly lost track. The latest one of them happened on a track day. The driver seemed desperate to crash that car, which he eventually did, on a second attempt. His car ended up in an advertising wall. The Mustang must have sustained minor damage, the driver was not injured, but we can’t say the same about his ego.
In late October, we reported about a driver who owned a Mustang sporting a registration plate that got the attention of the police. It read "WILL RUN," hinting to a driver who was obviously not too fond of driving legislation.
He reportedly escaped several police chases last month. That was until he slammed into an SUV and into the barrier on a highway in California. Two adults and a child were transported to hospital, while the driver was taken into custody. Now he "WILL RUN" no more.
Only days before, someone had crashed on a drag strip while racing a Cadillac CTS-V. The tail of the Mustang snapped loose, and the car went straight into the guardrail head first. The 2023 model sustained massive damage up front, but the rear end did not look good either, so it probably ended up a write-off.
At the end of September, another Mustang went airborne and slammed into a house in Grand Terrace, California. The family was at home at the moment of the crash, but luckily, they were not injured, nor was the driver. But the house must have sustained structural damage. The driver did not even have a driver’s license.
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