Meet Lennart Ribring, a 97-year-old man who just bought a brand new Ford Mustang V8 in Sweden.

Lennart was one of the first people in Sweden to buy an original Ford Mustang in the 1960s and now, more than 50 years later, he treats himself with a brand new V8-powered example.

“I fell in love with the first Mustangs that came out and I have hardly thought about another car since. You felt a bit like king of the road.” said Lennart. “I don’t have long to live now, maybe. So, I want to take the opportunities I have to drive and have a little fun in life. This is the real thing.”

Born in 1919, Lennart Ribring got his driving license when he turned 18 in 1937. Today, he’s a retired businessman who still works part-time as an accountant.

His son Michael, who was taught how to drive by Lennart in their previous Mustang, says that his father is still fit to drive, despite his age. “His eyesight is good, his reactions are good and he drives with confidence that others don’t have,” he comments.

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