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These may be grainy and a bit fuzzy, but these are the first photos of what is likely Ford’s Mustang Concept.

Photographed on a secluded beach in California by a hiker crossing its path, we apparently caught the Mustang while it was involved in its own “official” photo shoot.

While a disposable camera doesn’t do the future pony-car justice, it does reveal many important styling cues. Retro styling is once again hip and the 1960s are back again, although this time the Mustang is sharing a platform with a Jaguar (S-Type) and Lincoln (LS).

We’re expecting the new Mustang to be offered with a variety of engine choices, including a 215-hp 3.0-liter V-6, and a modified 4.6-liter V-8 with 280-hp. The Cobra version will likely be fitted with a 400-plus horsepower V-8.

We’ll see the concept debut at the NAIAS in January, but the all-new (production) Mustang will wait until its 40th anniversary in 2004 to make its official debut.

Looks nice. I'm a little disappointed in horsepower numbers for now, but I suppose since the Camaro is on a hiatus, there's not much of a shooting match right now.