Show Notes
Jim Foster has owned his Mustang for nearly 50 years, and in that time, the car has become far more than just transportation. Nicknamed “DABEEST,” this Mustang has survived hundreds of thousands of miles, an engine rebuild after 450,000 miles on the road, a serious accident, and a full restoration that brought it back to life in 2008.
On this episode of Ford Mustang: The Early Years Podcast, James shares the stories behind decades of ownership, the upgrades that made the biggest difference, and what it’s like staying connected to the same classic car through so many chapters of life. If you’ve ever wondered what makes someone keep a Mustang for half a century, this conversation delivers the answer.
Snapshot Early Mustang owner for almost 50 years Owns a Mustang named “DABEEST” Not in the restoration or Mustang parts business Longtime enthusiast with a deep personal history tied to the car
Major Work Completed Rebuilt the engine after putting approximately 450,000 miles on the car Added: Shorty headers Edelbrock 600 CFM carburetor US MAG wheels/rims The car was involved in an accident in 2006 Restoration completed, and the car returned in 2008 www.dabeest.com
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