In late 1966, Ford designers prepared a Mustang concept to preview some of the design updates coming for the 1969 model. The Mustang Mach I was a two-seat fastback wîth a very aggressive lòòking chopped roof profile. Each of the rear pillars featured a flip-open racing-style gas cap while larger than normal air-scoops dominated the flanks. The sloped rear end included a hatchback, a feature that wouldn't appear on a production model until the 1974 Mustang II.
Several of the images show conceptual drawings. One of the images states a '427 engine prepared for SHOW with 4 double choke Weber carbs.' It goes on to say that the front 'hood raised by remote control and electric motors.' Another image showing the rear of the car stats 'trunk lid with spoiler acts as air brake : operates in 3 second cycle with two vacume service from Cougar.' It is clear from the drawings to the actual concept, some of the ideas were not implemented. Other design ideas that did make it onto the concept, such as the quad exhaust in the rear or the side mirrors located on the windows, did not make it onto production models.Source - Ford
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The Mustang was introduced at the 1965 New York Worlds Fair, Mustang Mania instantly swept the country, and a new automotive market segment was created - the 22 or better known as the ponycar. Though its mechanical underpinnings descended from the Falcon, the Mustang was completely different. It was a compact, tight, clean package weighing in at a modest 2,550 pounds - a departure from the ever-enlarging....
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The Ford Mustang first appeared in 1964 and was immediately popular for its style and its capabilities. The largest engine offering of the time was the 289 V-8 K-code small block engine which was sufficient but enthusiasts wanted and demanded more power. The base engine was a six-cylinder power plant. The body style configurations included coupe, convertible and fastback. In its first year of....
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A pillar of American automotive lore, the Mustang is the vehicle the brought sporting dash and styling at a price that almost everyone could afford. Always extraordinarily attractive, the Mustang has been capturing the hearts of drivers for nearly 40 years. Introducing a whole new breed of automobile, the pony car, Ford wasnt content to stand on the sidelines while others jumped ahead. Rather than....
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- Ford Mustang ($2,415-$2,650)
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- Ford Fairlane ($2,238-$3,066)
- Chevrolet Impala Series ($2,700-$3,200)
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$2,238 - $3,066
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$2,660 - $3,845
$4,393 - $4,843
Mustang - Generation I Specification Comparison by Year
Year
Production
Wheelbase
Engine
Prices
126,538
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 116.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
$2,368 - $2,612
559,451
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
$2,370 - $2,612
607,568
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 200.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
$2,415 - $2,650
472,121
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 320.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 271.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 320.00hp
$2,460 - $2,695
317,148
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 115.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 427.00 CID., 390.00hp
8 cyl., 289.00 CID., 195.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 230.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 280.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 325.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 427.00 CID., 390.00hp
$2,600 - $2,812
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 120.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 265.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 429.00 CID., 375.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 225.00hp
8 cyl., 390.00 CID., 265.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 335.00hp
8 cyl., 429.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,615 - $3,120
197,045
108.00 in.
6 cyl., 200.00 CID., 120.00hp
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 330.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 360.00hp
8 cyl., 429.00 CID., 375.00hp
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 155.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 220.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 250.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 290.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 300.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 330.00hp
8 cyl., 428.00 CID., 360.00hp
8 cyl., 429.00 CID., 375.00hp
$2,720 - $3,715
151,428
109.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 150.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 210.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 330.00hp
8 cyl., 429.00 CID., 370.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 210.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 240.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 330.00hp
8 cyl., 429.00 CID., 370.00hp
$2,910 - $4,120
102,589
109.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 98.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 163.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 256.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 266.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 140.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 163.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 256.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 266.00hp
$2,730 - $3,100
134,817
109.00 in.
6 cyl., 250.00 CID., 88.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 154.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 156.00hp
8 cyl., 302.00 CID., 135.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 154.00hp
8 cyl., 351.00 CID., 156.00hp
$2,765 - $3,190