The Ford Mustang is one of the most iconic production cars ever. Anyone who considers themselves a car person knows what the Mustang has meant to the history and development of the automobile. Being in production for now over 50 years, it has always changed, and continues to change with the times. The public got its first look at the Ford Mustang in 1962, when the Mustang I prototype debuted. It was shown as a mid engine two-seater, with a four cylinder. The next prototype, the Mustang II, debuted in 1963, just a few months before the car went into production. The first Mustang to hit the streets was the 1964 ½. "Offered as either a notchback coupe or convertible, the Mustang's unibody structure was laid over an 108-inch wheelbase and stretched out 181.6 inches from bumper to bumper." (edmunds.com) The 1964 ½ offered buyers five engines to choose from: a 2.8 L V6, 3.3 L V6, 4.3 L V8, 4.7 L V8, and the famous 289 K-Code. Horsepower ranged from 101-289. A three-speed manual transmission was standard, with an optional four-speed manual or automatic. In total, 126,538 pony cars were sold in 1964. The biggest changes to the '65 model were …show more content…
Also, all '99 models received a special 35th anniversary badge on the front fenders. "A limited run of 300 'Cobra R' models were produced in 2000, powered by a 5.4-liter, iron-block version of the DOHC, 32-valve engine rated at a massive 385 horsepower." (topspeed.com) The Cobra returned in 2001. Also, 5000 "Bullitt" models, named after the 1968 movie, were a huge hit and sold quickly. Other than the wheels from the "Bullitt" becoming standard in 2002, the car was otherwise unchanged. The biggest change in 2003 came with the introduction of the Mach 1. For its 40th birthday, in 2004, all new badges were put on the Mustang as well as an anniversary packaged offered. It was also announced that a redesign was coming for