Have you ever done anything in the Mustang enthusiast community that turned out to be a transformational experience? You might be surprised to know that through the stories that many of you have shared with us, it happens more often than you might think. That’s why when Gale Halderman’s daughter, Karen, showed us a thank-you note she received from Sharon Hansen after a visit to the Halderman Mustang Museum with her husband and her son, we knew you’d want to know about it.

John and Mike had enjoyed a wonderful friendship with the late Mustang designer and have been frequent visitors to the Halderman Barn Museum, managed by Karen and her own daughter, Lauren. There’s no doubt the place has special vibe all its own, and the note from Sharon to Karen explains it in a way that helps bring Mustang’s history to life, both through Gale’s “Mustang By Design” book that she bought that day – and though the kindness that Karen offered the touring family on the day they stopped by.

This episode shares the thank-you note and explains how the museum tour provided Sharon an epiphany of sorts about the Mustang, its design history and Mustang people like the Haldermans who power Mustang fandom and can make impactful connections with people. Our thanks to Sharon Hansen for allowing us this glimpse at her Mustang story that she never expected to be made public. If being at a Mustang event or place has left a big impression on you, email us at jclor@CarsInContext.com and let’s explore how your experience could make for an interesting episode on our podcast!

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The Mustang Owner’s Podcast took its Meet & Greet tent on the road again this year – this time to the annual Mustang Memories & All-Ford Show hosted by the Mustang Owners Club of SouthEastern Michigan (MOCSEM). Normally held behind Ford’s former HQ known as the “Glass House,” the Memories show was moved to the nearby AAA Headquarters after Ford had moved into its new World Headquarters on its Dearborn design and engineering campus, and slated the Glass House for demolition.Beyond the venue, the date for Memories 2026 was also moved to the Sunday before Detroit’s famed Woodward Dream Cruise instead of the Sunday after. Regardless of the changes, Mustang Memories drew several hundred cars and even more attendees to share a Sunday of sunshine, Mustangs and classic Ford camaraderie.

John had to work Ford’s Meet & Greet tent for Team Mustang, while Mike set up the Mustang Owner’s Podcast tent right alongside to meet with fans, do live recordings of their Mustang stories and even welcome some Mustang celebrities – including Kevin Marti of “Marti Report” fame, SN95 Chief Designer Bud Magaldi, plus Mustang II Designer Buck Mook and SN95 Interior Designer Emeline King, just to name a few.We’ll take a closer look at the cars on display at MOCSEM’s Mustang Memories 2026 in an upcoming episode, but this time around we wanted to give you an idea of the Mustang vibes at this nationally known event, and see what is was like to hang out with the podcast team for a day of Mustang show fun in Ford’s own back yard.

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After a recent post by Ford Motor Company that one of the World’s Fair Mustangs was being inducted into the prestigious National Historic Vehicle Register, our resident pony car expert – famed Mustang journalist / author Jim Smart – reached out to say there was a notable omission in the story. And that was that very little would be known about these rare cars without the detective work done by one very dedicated owner. You can check out the Ford story here: Only a Handful of Cars Have Ever Received This Honor. This 1965 Mustang Just Joined Them.

So, in this “Get Smart” episode, John and Mike got in touch with Jim get his insight on the so-called “World’s Fair Mustangs” and exactly who had uncovered all the background info on these special cars. And yes, the Mustang Owner’s Podcast had explored the story of World’s Fair Skyway Mustangs before. Just go back into our Spotify playlist to hear our fascinating interview with Gary Schweitzer, who just so happens to own one of these cars and a world of information about them. You can listen to that amazing Mustang history lesson here: Gary Schweitzer - The Skyway Mustangs - Mustang Owner's Podcast | Podcast on Spotify

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One of the most difficult decisions any Mustang owner will ever make is deciding if and when it’s the right time to sell one of their beloved pony cars. Sometimes it’s a financial decision, other times it’s driven by a need to thin the heard. Or maybe it’s just time for change. Regardless, of the reason, selling more often than not becomes a source of regret. We’ve all heard, “I should have never sold my (fill-in-the-blank) Mustang!”

In this episode John and Mike interview Shirlee McArthur, whose award-winning (and ultra-rare) 2000 SVT Mustang Cobra R has been wowing car-show audiences all over the country for years now. John has seen it in person and because of its pedigree, believed Shirlee would NEVER sell this car – until he‘d heard she’d actually put it up for sale! Hear why this car is so special, why Shirlee considered selling it – and join her in trying to help the guys determine how you can know when it’s the right time to sell your Mustang.

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In this episode, Mike and John get an exclusive interview with Shelby super-collector William Deary. Smitten with the style and sound of a Shelby GT500KR as a teen, Deary shares the story of how later in life, he had amassed what’s considered the finest collection of Shelby branded memorabilia in the world. While both John and Mike have visited Deary’s amazing assemblage of Shelby vehicles and materials known as “The Carroll Collection” near his home in Jackson, Michigan – William reveals he’s moving and improving the collection to a new bona-fide museum home in South Haven along Michigan’s southwestern shoreline.

Hear about Deary’s remarkable Shelby journey as well as plans for regional Shelby celebrations leading up the Detroit’s famous Woodward Dream Cruise week in mid-August in this insightful interview. Learn more about The Carroll Collection here: Vehicles – The Carroll Collection and find out about the special events put together by Team Shelby Motor City Region by checking out the group’s Facebook page here: (1) Team Shelby Motor Cities Region - Official Page | Facebook

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With June 2026 Mailbag content included in our inaugural “Roundup” episode, John and Mike field some thought-provoking questions and comments in this July 2026 Mailbag episode – especially one involving an All Wheel Drive variant of the S650. Of course, few really know if such an initiative exists but we offer a scenario why it might make sense if a four-door Mustang is really being considered – and how that might even cover the rumors about a Hybrid. A frequent commentor weighs in on Ford’s “No More Boring Cars” mantra – and asks, are Fords really boring or is it the product choices and marketing? Plus, we reveal what determines our on-site car show episode selections vs. studio podcasts, and even discuss if perhaps adding a few Tech Session episodes – perhaps including the expertise of our friend Jim Smart, should be added to our mix.

You’re encouraged to get mentioned in the next Mustang Owner’s Podcast Mailbag episode by posting in the Comments section of each and every YouTube podcast or by sending us and email with “Podcast” in the subject line to jclor@CarsInContext.com

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In this episode, John and Mike visit one of their favorite annual Mustang club shows, the Great Lakes Stampede All-Ford & Mustang Car Show, hosted by the Mustang Club of Mid Michigan (MCMM). This event marked the public debut of the Mustang Owner’s Podcast 10x10 Meet & Greet tent display, where the boys featured not one, but TWO celebrity guests – Bud Magaldi, chief designer and styling design manager of the Fourth Generation (SN95) 1994 Mustang, and Emeline King, the interior designer of that same Fourth Generation (SN95) 1994 Mustang. Bud and Emeline chatted with attendees and signed autographs while Emeline also offered a book-signing for her inspirational softcover autobiography, “What Do You Mean A Black Girl Can't Design Cars? Emeline King, She Did It! (still available on Amazon).

This year the MCMM moved its show venue to the Birch Run Speedway after several years at the nearby Outlet Mall. Clouds, wind and eventual rain may have affected the turnout a bit, but John and Mike were amazed by how many different variants of Shelby Mustangs braved the elements for the Stampede, as well as how many early gens were there, along with a multitude of special colors in attendance – especially green! The great photography you see here came from Ford retiree and super-enthusiast Bill Cook.

We asked, you responded, and we listened. So here it is – an ALL-NEW format for our Mustang Owner’s Podcast that incorporates several different aspects of the Mustang hobby all in a single, fast-paced episode that we call the “Mustang Roundup.” Why did we try this? Because we’d received so many emails about how we can keep growing the Mustang Owner’s Podcast that we thought it’s time to test out some format enhancements.
You’ll recall that John spent a whole episode seeking your input here:

It’s Time for Some Mods to Our Podcast –And Your Comments Will Fuel What We Do! Your responses helped us put this first effort together, incorporating many of the “Mods” you suggested in the Comments section and emailed to jclor@carsincontext.com.

We’d love to hear what you think.

People who’ve known John for many years will see similarities between this Mustang Owner’s Podcast “Roundup” trial episode and John’s popular cable access TV Show, which moved to YouTube years ago as CarsInContextTV - YouTube (Go ahead and check it out for yourself!). He figured, what worked then may still work now! But we’ll let you be the judge. So get set for a new podcast experience by watching til the end:
Mustang News Roundup:John: Why the Mustang Lineup No Longer Features a Shelby
Mike: ‘GTD Competition’ Obliterates Corvette ZR1X’s Record at ‘The Ring’

I Saw It On the Internet:

Set of Vintage Mustang Buttons on FB Marketplace
Today’s Hot Topic:
Is it Time for Mustang III?

(Could a clean-sheet Redo Make Mustang Great Again (and Sell in Big Numbers)?

Trivia Time:
What is the name of the famed 1975 Mustang II Fastback built by Roush Performance for Detroit-area street racer Joe Rugirello that terrorized the Motor City’s illicit racing scene throughout the late1970’s?

My Mustang Story:

You’re not gonna believe the story about how Ryan Girardot snagged his 2024 S650 Mustang GT on the same day he was supposed to be picking up a new Escape for his wife. (Yes, she’s still with him. Blame it on Mustang love that dates back to 1984.)

Mustang Mailbag:

John: An idea about sharing Mustang owners stories prompts a suggestion from one of the podcast’s biggest fans.

Mike: Watching the podcast with Chuck Cantwell Shelby GT350 Legend Chuck Cantwell Shares Inside Stories You Gotta Hear! brings a call for a GT350 reunion to bring together both the people and the cars that made this nameplate so iconic.
We hope you enjoyed this new Roundup Episode format – leave us a comment if you want to see more of these – maybe once a month? – or what else we’ll need to do to make the podcast more fun and interesting to you. The more we grow, the better our content will get, so please keep sharing each episode with your Mustang friends!

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