Iconic and Influential: The Legacy of the Ford Mustang Throughout History

One of those vehicles that rarely requires an introduction is the Ford Mustang.

The Mustang, which was introduced in 1964 as a response to the quickly evolving automotive industry

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Ford's second-longest-running brand and, of course, the lone survivor of muscle vehicles powered by combustion engines.

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For admirers, the Ford Mustang has served as more than simply a muscle automobile.

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The Mustang is an American classic and the pinnacle of muscle vehicles, having performed heroically

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Therefore, Ford built the Mustang on the Falcon’s platform, giving it a modern makeover

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Ford presented the 1964.5 Mustang at the 1964 New York World Fair, claiming its newest muscle car had a “Personality

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The newly launched Mustang was a massive success and soon established a new niche known as the “Pony car”

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