| Mustang Shelby History Page 2 |


| The original Mustang prototype concept car |
| Ford's original Mustang press release from 1964 |


| 1964 1/2 - 1966 |

| 1967 - 1968 |
| 1969 - 1970 |
| 1971 - 1973 |
| 1974 - 1978 |
| 1979 - 1993 |
| 1994 - 2004 |
| The final pre-production concept |
| From the News Bureau FORD DIVISION of Ford Motor Company FOR RELEASE MONDAY PM'S, APRIL 13, 1964 Ford's lively new Mustang combines the styling and features of expensive foreign cars with an American mass-production price, compact economy and traditional Ford quality. Mustang convertibles and hardtops in the new car line feature bucket seats and molded nylon carpeting as standard equipment, with a full-width seat in the rear. Options for the performance-minded include a selection of three V-8 engines with up to 271 horsepower along with 4-speed manual or 3-speed automatic transmission. Luxury options include a center console, power steering and brakes, and air conditioning. The standard hardtop model -- equipped with an economical six-cylinder engine -- will be priced with many economy cars. The new Mustang will be introduced by Ford dealers Friday, April 17. |