Welcome to Our Club Site
CLUB ACTIVITIES
Our club was formed in the summer of 2001, and started out with about 12 members. Our desire was to simply enjoy our cars and those of others. At that point, our club included beautiful Mustangs ranging in years from 1964 to 2001. The Cortland Standard took a group picture of our rides and wrote an article about the formation of the Central New York Mustang Club. Many of our members have such a passion for cars, that we have traded our first club car for another, and another, and another. Yet some of us still have the car, or cars, that we joined the club with in 2001. The cars in the CNY Mustang & All Ford Club have included just about every Mustang that you can imagine; Mustangs, GTs, Cobras, Shelbys, Saleens, Bosses, hard tops, fast backs, convertibles, old, new, restored, etc. In addition; Cougars, Crown Vics, Thunderbirds, Fairlanes, F-Series Pickups, Galaxies, Torinos, Falcons, Cyclones, Montereys, and the list goes on and on.
Getting Together Our club typically meets about once a month during the spring and summer, to plan events such as cruises and meets. We are a club dedicated to having fun with our cars and each other. We keep plans for our activities rather simple so we can enjoy the events rather than work the events. The kick off for the beginning of car season is the annual cruise, May 18, 2008 - The 25th Anniversary Car Cruise. This cruise, that is open to the public, starts with a short viewing in Marathon. Then we have an escorted car cruise to Cortland. We have had hundreds of cars turn out for this event and the people of local communities come out to wave at the parade of cars passing by. Once in Cortland, we park our rides, raffle off some door prizes, and most importantly, we enjoy the beautiful scenery of cars all around us!
The New Mustang.....2010
Click the Picture to see the New Mustang In Action....
Click Here for a Photo Gallery on the Muscularmustangs website:
Watkins Glen - 2008
On Saturday September 27, 2008 The CNY Mustang & All Ford Club joined the Syracuse Shelby Mustang Club for a few laps around the track at Watkins Glen. There was rain, and there was fun! As it worked out, it was a track day for BMW Drivers. Mini's, Corvettes and Porsches all worked the corners and laps.
During a 1 hour break, we were able to have some lap times with our mustangs. Corners were carved and gears shifted furiously both up and down the gearbox. After the laps were completed, we were invited back to the event building for a nice lunch and some wind down chatter before heading out...all waiting readily for next years track event! Click the photo to see more pictures of this wet day that left everyone smiling.
Club News
On Sunday, May 17th, The CNY Mustang & All Ford Club celebrated the 26th anniversary of "Cruise Nite" in the Cortland community, cruising from Lovelle Field in Marathon to Main St. in Cortland. This year the weather treated all in attendance with sun and clouds..but no rain!
The car owners and the hundreds of car enthusiasts who attended this event found the sunshine warmed the day and made for a great event. About 100 cars left the Maple Festivial grounds in Marathon and followed a Cortland County Sheriff along route 11. The pace was set around 40 miles per hour and the trip was a great success with the City of Cortland Police Dept. providing escort service through the City.
With sunhine warming the day, more cars joined us in Cortland for this fun filled day! We filled two city blocks, plus had double row parking down the center of Main Street Cortland for this event.
We all look forward to our Thursday Cruise Nights at Cort Lanes. Last year, the weather was so-so but attendance had been good. As always, a Great turnout is expected on the nights we have great weather. Spread the word about the Thursday Cruise Nights, we always have great door prizes plus cash prizes to give away for those who attend.
On Saturday, June 14th, the Syracuse Mustang & Shelby Club has their annual All Ford Show at Longbranch Park in Liverpool. Club members who participated last yearwere Roberto Maniaci, Bill O'Gorman, John & Donna Partigianoni, Mick & Joan Lowie. The Lowie's won 1st place in the 67-68 Mustang class with their 67 Fastback, it's possible that we had some other class winners,but the weather took a turn for the worse and we scrambled to get home before all of the presentations were finished.
Sunday, June 21st is another great show sponsored by the Prison City Ramblers. This fathers day show is always a hit with the club members as it's by the lake and has a wide variety of vehicles in attendence. Plan to be there early to get a great spot by the lake.
Sunday, July 12th is the 23rd Annual Marathon Auto Show, Car Coral and Flea Market sponsored by the Marathon Lions Club. Over 70 Trophies and a good time is always had by those who attend.
DON'T FORGET OUR CLUB CRUISE TO THE FINGER LAKES DRIVE IN on Saturday, July 31st.
Check the club activities for more information and plan for a great night.
Become a Club Member
If you are interested in becoming a member of the Central New York Mustang and All-Ford Club, please contact
Mick Lowie at 607-753-0544 or e-mail me at
mlowie@cortlandschools.org. We hope to hear from you!
The Many Faces of Bullitt....1968, 2001 & 2008!
In 1968 Steve McQueen brought Detective Frank Bullitt to the Big Screen, and with it came the "Bullitt" Mustang. A 1968 GT Mustang fastback that was chased and then gave chase in an 11 minute scene that will forever define the ultimate car chase.
The Scene on youtube: Click here
This 390 V8 powered mustang was painted in Dark Highland Green and raced up and down the hills of
San Francisco (click for more on the locations) chasing a 1968 Dodge Charger. In the end, the bad guys and the Charger were no more.
For 2001, 2002 and now 2008 Ford Motor Company created tribute cars help us relive the expliots of one of Hollywood's greatest actor/drivers. Steve McQueen's son, Chad helped Ford get it right each and every step of the way to keep the car pure and simple to the Bullitt Lecacy.
Attention 2001/2002 Bullitt Collectors:
There are two holographic serialization stickers on the Bullitt—one on the driver-side shock tower and a second in a spot that no one from Ford would reveal to us. This was done, would you believe, to prevent counterfeiting some 20 years down the line.
This means that someone will now have to tear theirs apart to find the second sticker and broadcast it via the Internet, if only to spoil the surprise and let everyone know they’ve just disassembled a $27,000 car to look for a sticker.
For more Bullitt fun...click our "links" button!
Who is Detective Frank Bullitt*?
San Francisco police Lt. Frank Bullitt has lost a government witness to professional hit men, and he's dead set on getting his hands on the killers. The opportunity for professional redemption arises when he spies the bad guys' black 1968 Dodge Charger R/T 440 in slow-moving San Francisco traffic.
Bullitt's Highland Green 1968 Ford Mustang GT 390 fastback tags behind the big Dodge. While paused at a light the Charger's driver fastens his lap belt with sober deliberateness. The light flips, the driver stands on the Dodge's accelerator, and two celebrated American muscle cars show what they're made of.
The chase was shot at normal film speed; there would be no cranked-up footage to jazz audiences. The byword was reality.
*Exerpt from How stuff works, by auto editors of consumer guide.
Ford Mustang Prototypes
1962 1963
Dearborn Michigan Assembly Line
Click Photo for Mustang History
In 1961, Lee Iacocca, vice president and general manager of Ford Division, had a vision. His vision was a car that would seat four people, have bucket seats, a floor mounted shifter, be no more than 180 inches long, weigh less than 2500 pounds, and sell for less than $2500.00.
*exerpt from Classic Pony Cars Website
Just having some fun! - Cruise Nite '09 (Click Here for More!)
Last Years Show Pics- Cruise Nite '08 (Click Here for More!)
Click the Calendar link for
Upcoming Area Car Shows
and Fun Club Event Dates!
Rooftop Concert At The Lanes
Join Us for a Special Thursday
Nite Cruise In Event at the Cort-Lanes Bowling Center
July 22nd, 2010!
At our annual Fall meeting held at The Red Dragon on Thursday, October 29, 2009, the members of The CNY Mustang & All Ford Club who were in attendance, agreed to the following dates for our 2010 events. Cruise Nite 2010 will be held on Sunday, May 23, 2010. Our annual cruise to The Finger Lakes Drive In movie theater will be Saturday, July 31, 2010 with a rain date of August 7. Our cruise to Bob's Barbecue, along with the Ithaca & Syracuse Mustang Clubs, has been tentatively set for Sunday, September 18, with a possible later time, around 4:30 - 5:00 PM.
Our Summer cruise nights will continue to be held on Thursday evenings at Cort Lanes on Tompkins St. from 5:30 till dusk. The following Thursday dates have been set for 2010: June 24, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19, September 2.
The Results-CRUISE NIGHT 09
Held on Sunday, May 17, 2009
We gathered at the Maple Festival Field (exit 9 of Route 81) at 1pm that afternoon, then we cruised to Cortland at 2pm. We kept our speed at 40 mph and enjoyed a beautiful drive up Route 11 to Cortland with a Police Escort. We arrived on Main Street and everyone displayed their cars. Our club members assisted with the parking.
Main Street was closed for this event allowing our Cruising Buddies to park, show, and enjoy the cars.
The community stopped by to see our rides, and the local Oldies Station WXHC 101.5 entertained the crowd with music and live remotes from 2:30 to 4:30. You can listen live, just click: www.wxhc.com
Door prizes were awarded on Main Street in Cortland to show participants who registered in Marathon, and on main street, Cortland.
Click here to See a Slide Show of Cruise Nite 09 Cars on display.
With sunshine chasing the clouds away, this day was just right to fill two city blocks and the center lanes. Our 2009 Cruise Nite was a success and we look forward to 2010!
2009: Click the Logo below to learn about 2009 Car Cruise!
THURSDAY NIGHT CRUISE IN!!
sponsored by the Central New York Mustang & All Ford Club
will be held on the following Thursday dates: June 24, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19, September 2, 2010 at The Cort Lanes Bowling Alley parking lot on Tompkins St. Ext., Cortland. All cruise nights start at 5:30 and end at dusk. We will once again have some great music, door prizes, and cash prizes.
For more information
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ANNUAL CRUISE TO THE
FINGER LAKES DRIVE-IN MOVIE THEATER IN AUBURN
Saturday, July 31, 2010. Meet in front of Homer High School for a 5:30 departure. Arrive at approx. 6:30. Drive In is located on Routes 5 & 20 about 3 miles west of Auburn.
This fun-filled event has been scheduled for Saturday, July 31, 2010, with an August 7 rain date. This has always been a great time in past years for the entire family. Mark the date and plan on attending.
THE CNY MUSTANG & ALL
FORD CLUB WEEKDAY
CRUISE INFORMATION
MONDAYS
Skaneateles, NY
at Skan-ellus Drive In on Rt. 20 & Rt. 174
Dryden NY
Clarks IGA parking lot on Rt. 13, 6:30 till dusk.
Endwell, NY
at The Broadway Diner on Watson Blvd. 6:00-9:00 PM,
June 19, July 17, August 14 & Sept. 18 ONLY.
TUESDAYS
Brewerton, NY
at The Waterfront Rest.
Ithaca, NY
Wal-Mart parking lot
Rt. 13 south, 5:30 - dusk.
WEDNESDAYS
Cicero, NY
Wegman's Rt. 11
(next to Home Depot)
Cazenovia, NY
Cruise In at Memorial Park, Albany St. on June 20th & August 29th
THURSDAYS
Cortland, NY
CNY Mustang & All Ford Club
Cort Lanes parking lot. Rt. 13 & Tompkins St.
June 24, July 8 & 22, August 5 & 19. Sept. 2. Music, prizes, food. 5:30 - dusk.
Sylvan Beach
South end of Oneida Lake
Liverpool, NY
Longbranch Park, 5:00 - dusk
Sponsored by Oldies 92.1
Vestal, NY
at Uno's Chicago Grill, Towne Square Mall, 5:00-11:00 PM
FRIDAYS
Binghamton, NY
Advanced Auto on Robinson St.
Trumansburg, NY
Cruise at The Shursave, May to Sept.
6:00-9:00 PM. 1st Friday of each month.
Saturdays
Fulton, NY
Sweet Inspirations on Rt. 3
Vestal, NY
at Towne Square Mall, next to Barnes and Nobles.
FOR A TOTAL LISTING OF AREA
CAR SHOWS AND CRUISE NIGHTS
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