Ford Mustang is a household name acknowledged as an innovative pony car. It offers raw power, style, and an unforgettable driving experience. With its unmatched retro styling, modern performance, and technology to keep up with modern times, these muscle cars are here to stay.

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Enhancing its reputation as a sophisticated car manufacturer, Ford has managed to consistently beat the competition when it comes to delivering the best performance cars for the buck, regardless of whether you opt for their base-level Mustangs or the top-of-the-line GT500 track weapons.

And while the Mustang is now arguably better than it's ever been, every era has a few special car models that will live on forever and command insane prices on the collectors' market later on. We believe there are at least 10 recent Mustangs that fit the bill. So, here are 10 modern Mustangs that will be priceless some day.

9 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet Drag Car

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The modern Cobra Jet Drag car came to commemorate the 50th Ford Mustang anniversary. Considering that it blew dust back in 1964, the new 68 units are enough to bring anxiety during track races. Understandably, the Cobra Jet is not street legal.

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The deadly Cobra has an impressive 5.2-liter Coyote V8 with an additional 3.0-liter insane supercharger that spits 1,000 HP. It also has a special rear axle, engineering racing brakes, and adjustable Ford performance front struts. Being a limited edition, this priceless Mustang will only go home with a handful of lucky individuals.

8 Ford Mustang Shelby GT350R

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Shelby GT350R is a combination of classic and modern technology. Ford retained the Shelby GT design but added an impressive V8 engine, aero package, suspension, and a sexy wide-body design. They were going for a pure muscle car with an engine on steroids. With the 5.2-liter displacement, 526 hp, and 429 lb-ft of torque, the new GT350R became king in drag races.

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It also has the same advanced driving dynamics of an exotic car such as the Ferrari but remains authentic to its beastly nature. This makes it one of the fastest Mustangs with an outrageous acceleration performance enabling it to go 0-60 mph in 3.9 seconds.

7 Ford Mustang Boss 302

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After 43 years of silence, the Boss 302 returns to the showroom with new energy and performance features the previous versions can only dream of. Under the massive hood sits an improved 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine that delivers 444 hp and 380 lb-ft of torque. The Boss 302 is a 2-door racing car accelerates from 0-60 mph in 3.97 seconds and a top speed of 155 mph.

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When it first came out, the mustang was a limited edition with a well-deserved steep price tag that’s likely to go even higher with time. The modern 2012 Boss 302 is a mutual favorite among muscle car lovers and will be priceless someday.

6 Ford Mustang Bullitt

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The classic 1969 Bullitt Mustang version first became famous for its chase scene in Steve McQueen's cop movie Bullitt. Diehard fans of the classic film couldn’t wait to see newer versions of the Bullitt Mustang. Finally, Ford introduced special versions in 2003, 2008, and the latest in 2018. All three Bullitt models come with special jungle green paint, large dark wheels, and a powerful engine.

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The latest one has a 5.0-liter Coyote V8 engine that produces 480 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. For all those who crave a weekend warrior with a roaring engine, the authentic muscle car will remind you of the small pleasures of life.

5 Ford Mustang V6

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The V6 coupe first appeared at the 2007 SEMA show in Las Vegas. Among the package features were a blackout trim, upgraded suspension, billet grille with fog lights, a huge spoiler, and scoops.

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With a baseline 3.7-liter V6 engine that breathes 306 hp, the V6 coupe is available in either an automatic or manual transmission. It may not be the most glamorous model, but it will satisfy Mustang fanatics on a tight budget.

4 Galpin Fisker Rocket

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When Galpin Ford and Henrik Fisker – two giants of the car industry – agreed to share notes, the Galpin Fisker rocket was born. Borrowing the Mustang GT basic features such as door skins and the taillight fascia, Fisker designed new, composite carbon fiber bodywork befitting the new beast.

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It derives its power from a supercharged 5.0-liter V8 that produces 725 hp. Being a powerful modern American muscle car with the 70s pony design, the future seems bright for the Fisker Rocket.

3 Roush P51 Mustang

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Inspired by the North American Aviation P-51 fighter plane, the new performance Mustang is a head-turner. With a supercharged 5.0-liter engine, that produces an impressive 727 hp, you can hear the fierce Mustang announce its arrival.

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Additionally, the Roush P-51 Mustang introduced an active exhaust program that connects to smartphone apps and can adjust the exhaust notes. Considering that the automotive world is evolving into electric cars, the silent engine comes in handy when trying to be polite in traffic.

2 Ford Mustang GT Premium Convertible 2018

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Like most limited editions, the Mustang GT premium convertible is the perfect balance between a luxury cruiser and a sexy muscle car. To steer away from the muscle car stereotype, Ford included top of the line quality interiors with enough power to burn the rear tires effortlessly in any gear.

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The magic lies under the hood with a 5.0-liter V8 delivering 450 hp and 420 lb-ft of torque. The 10-speed automatic transmission begs to stretch its power options with relatively smooth driving that feels natural. No one can resist driving this badass at sunset with the roof down and years from now the thrill will still be there.

1 Ford Mustang Hurst Kenne Bell R Code

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For years, the famous Hurst Company worked with numerous brands such as Chrysler and Oldsmobile but never Ford. In 2017, this changed when Hurst and Kenne Bell worked on a special edition. With white and gold, the Mustang GT has a wild twist to it.

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Like many Mustangs, the car packs a 5.0-liter V8. However, the engine in this Mustang is supercharged, producing an insane 750 hp. The exterior has also been updated to reflect this power, featuring a unique body kit matched with gold and chrome rims.

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