From 1964 1/4 - 2020
Lee Iacocca, Ford general manager and vice president, had a vision of a car that weighed less than 2500 pounds, had bucket seats, a floor shifter and no longer than 180 inches long. Lee's design led to Ford's first race car; in 1962 the first concept of the ford mustang was created. When produced, the Mustang was either a flat top or a convertible, two door, two seater.
The Ford Mustang gave American muscle a new face with this aggressive look of a long hood exposing the wheels and a short back with a sleek top. This look gave the Ford Mustang a name and it made the car instantly famous for its aggressive look.
The third generation of Mustangs were a big leap for Ford being a more aerodynamic car and more fuel efficient, as well as making the overall ride more comfortable. In addition the ride quality and handling was improved, along with allowing the passengers to have more interior space. This generation of Mustangs attracted not just Ford enthusiasts but also the average consumer. With these new upgrades Ford also added a new 2.3L forced induce engine making 132hp which was much more than your average grocer getter.