One of the oldest muscle cars around recently shared its 45th birthday with the world– the Ford Mustang.
For decades the Ford Mustang has appeared in movies, commercials, famous songs and several different public events. Within this country, it has earned its celebrity status well with ups and downs just like the best out there.
During its initial release the Mustang was so popular that Ford’s original 100,000 unit sales production was pushed with 22,000 orders on just the first day alone. In the ‘Stang’s very first year on the market, around 417,000 units total were sold to the American public.
The Mustang automotive was not without competition however. The Chevrolet Camaro was the Mustang’s closest rival throughout the years and finally is making a return to the market much like the retro ‘Stang models did in ’05.
Regardless, Jack Roush, racing and performance king; always has backed the Ford Mustang since 1964 when he bought his first after graduating college. Roush commented about the Ford Mustang’s initial release, “I was one of the targets [customers] at the time, they got me. Bull’s-eye.”
It’s hard to believe that back in those days (1964) the Mustang sold for merely $2,368 to the public. Today the new Ford Mustang sells for nearly $22,000.
The 2010 Mustang models are releasing right in the middle of a recession but with a lower price and the newly implemented auto buyer’s credits the Mustang could be even more attainable than its predecessors. Ford will offer very flexible and affordable options in the new model, which will allow consumers to custom order their very own pony ride.
Regardless, it is amazing that after 45 years the Ford Mustang is still at the top of all the other pony rides out there. Many different custom racing models and body design tweaks later, the Stang’ is still riding around at the top of its game.
Say what you want, but when any Mustang pulls up to that light you know for sure the necks of people somewhere nearby are craning as they try to get a second glance.
Nice to see the retro look being done so well. It’s hands down, the winner, when compared to the new Camaro.