The Ford Mustang has come a long way from when it was first debuted. Today it is in its 6th generation and still going strong. If you were wondering, would I ever own one (you probably weren’t or maybe you are, this is mostly for me), yes I would. Some say it’s not a mustang some will say it is, personally I think it’s some of both. Well you are just going to have to wait and found out in the conclusion of this blog, so might as well keep on reading and when I do reveal it you will have learned a little something about the Ford Mustang.
The Mustang is a series of American automobiles manufactured by Ford. Its been in continuous production since 1964. The Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate. Currently in its sixth generation, it is the fifth-best selling Ford car nameplate. The Mustang was developed as a highly styled line of sporty coupes and convertibles copied from existing model lines. Originally well known by “long hood, short deck” proportions. Originally predicted to sell 100,000 vehicles yearly, the 1965 Mustang became the most successful vehicle launch since the 1927 Model A. Introduced on April 17, 1964, over 400,000 units sold in its first year, the one-millionth Mustang was sold within two years of its launch. In August 2018, Ford produced the 10-millionth Mustang.
The success of the Mustang launch led to multiple competitors from other American manufacturers, including the Chevrolet Camaro and Pontiac Firebird (1967), AMC Javelin (1968), and Dodge Challenger(1970). The Mustang also influenced designs of coupes worldwide, leading to the marketing of the Toyota Celica and Ford Capri in the United States. The Mercury Cougar was launched in 1967 as a unique-bodied higher-trim alternative to the Mustang; during the 1970s, it was repackaged as a personal luxury car. From 1965 to 2004, the Mustang shared chassis commonly with other Ford model lines, staying rear-wheel-drive throughout its production. From 1979 to 2004, the Mustang shared its Fox platform chassis with 14 other Ford vehicles (becoming the final one to use the Fox architecture). Since 2005, Ford has produced two generations of the Mustang, each using a distinct platform unique to the model line.
Through its production, multiple nameplates have been associated with the Ford Mustang series, including GT, Mach 1, Boss 302/429, Cobra (separate from Shelby Cobra), and Bullitt. As said in the pervious sentence the Shelby cobra line is the model I would get for myself, more specifically either the Shelby Gt 500 or the Gt 350 (both 2020 models).
There you have it, the general history of the ford mustang; if you’re still interested I can go more in-depth if you like, just let me know down in the comments. As always hope you enjoyed reading along with me see you next week. Over and out.
