Jennifer Ulmer's 2001 Mustang LX

Author: Nicolle Douglas
Title: Content Contributor

Please meet Jennifer Ulmer, our very own Miss GurleyStang. Although the name is cute, don't let it fool you, for her car is far from girley. In fact, this Orangeburg, South Carolina native turns heads daily in this tricked out steed." Ever since I was a little girl I have loved Mustangs.  I don't really know what started it all but I'm guessing that I just knew how beautiful they were at an early age.  Mustangs were all I talked about and all that I wanted."

Luckily for Jennifer her dad realized the love she held for the cars and purchased a new 2001 Mustang LX. This six-cylinder gem was the perfect gift for a daughter leaving for college; practical yet cool.  Being only 18 and working two part-time jobs, mod-fundage is in short supply, yet that doesn't stop Jennifer from adding unique touches to her pride and joy. From the LX's upgraded stereo that "hits" to her eye catching yellow undercarriage glow, it's hard not to draw attention at the local hot-spots on Friday nights. "I absolutely love the attention it receives from stunned guys, comments like 'Dang, that girl has a tight car!' or dropped jaws, make me know that my car can compete with theirs.

However, Jennifer didn't always receive first hand recognition for the car. "I'm sure it was hard for most people to believe that it was, in fact, a girl's 'stang.  I would get comments like 'I cant believe your man lets you drive his car!' or the inevitable, 'Who helped you mod your car?'." To educate folks on who owned this unique beast she added a vinal Gurley Stang sticker to the windshield and, as a nice touch, also to the third brake light. "Today I enjoy the respect I receive and the 1st place trophies I take home at car shows, which I usually attend with friends in my local car club."

Although Miss Ulmer does deserve a ton of recognition for keeping such an awesome ride on the road, she gives credit where it's due.  She thanks her parents and boyfriend for their endless support and help with the car.  In humor she also sends out a special thanks to her insurance company who paid off her first 'stang, totalled two years ago.  Without their help she might not have the 2001.  What a shame that would be, no girly stang?  Luckily for us every winding road in the world is filling up with more of the same, "My 'stang was 'Created by a man, but perfected by a WOMAN', Jennifer boasts."  Well, we're glad you took the time to do it too! MW