The 1974 Ford Mustang II Drag Car, a testament to the raw power and spirit of American grassroots drag racing, has become a centerpiece of the Ron Sturgeon Collection. This vehicle, originally a body-in-white shell, was transformed in the mid-1970s into a drag racing powerhouse, equipped with a 468ci Chevrolet big-block V8 engine designed for quarter-mile dominance.
Featuring a Holley 1050 CFM carburetor and Edelbrock intake manifold among its high-performance components, the Mustang II spent its prime years thrilling audiences on drag strips across the country before being preserved in storage. Its exterior, adorned with 1980s-era white and orange livery and sponsor graphics, serves as a vivid reminder of drag racing's most unfiltered days.
Ron Sturgeon, founder of the DFW Car & Toy Museum, describes the car as not just loud but legendary, embodying the grit and power of its era. The Mustang II's inclusion in the collection underscores the cultural and historical significance of drag racing in American automotive history, offering enthusiasts a tangible connection to the horsepower wars that once dominated the nation's asphalt.
