THIS ONE HIT THE GROUND RUNNING.
The concept of an inexpensive sports car for the masses is credited to dynamic young Ford vice-president, Lee Iacocca. In realization, the Mustang was more than classless, almost universal in appeal. Its extensive options list meant there was a flavour to suitevery taste. There was a Mustang for mums, sons, daughters, husbands, even young—at- heart grandparents. Celebrities who could afford a ranch full of thoroughbred race horses and a garage full of Italian exotics were also proud to tool around in Mustangs. Why, this car’s a democrat. Why,this car's a democrat.
INTERRIOR
The first Mustan s shared their instrument layout with more mundane Ford Falcons, but in a padded dash. The plastic interior is a little tacky, but at the price no their lack of horsepower. one was going to complain.
V-SIGN
V8s advertised engine size and their V configuration. Less powerful sixes kept quiet about their lack of horsepower.
ENGINE CHOICES
Mustangs were 0ffered with the option of V8 (289cid pictured) 0r six—cylinder engines; eights outsold sixes two—to—one in 1964—68. Customers couid thus buy the car just for its good and make do with 100
bhp — or they could order a highway—burner producing four times that much, and enjoy real sports car performance.
bhp — or they could order a highway—burner producing four times that much, and enjoy real sports car performance.
