The mustang evolution

[Fasstang]

Enjoy...

https://www.facebook.com/interestingengineering/posts/1052923968110640

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[Chameleon]

Very cool.

 

[cbrookre]

Cool! But if this is going by model year, the 1968-1971 in this list are actually listed one year early (the 1969 listed as 1968 and so on). Unless this is talking about the first year of sale, where they are correct (when they appeared).

 

[ATLalien]

Cool! But if this is going by model year, the 1968-1971 in this list are actually listed one year early (the 1969 listed as 1968 and so on). Unless this is talking about the first year of sale, where they are correct (when they appeared).

The first one is listed as '63 too, they didn't go on sale till 64 1/2, and those were technically 65 MY cars.

 

[Cobra Jet]

That whole FB page and whomever put it together don't know squat about the Mustang, it's history or engineering design.

The proper and correct history:

The very first genuine and drivable Mustang was 1962 - the prototype "Mustang I"... and to all who don't know, the first Mustang wasn't even a V8, it was in fact a 4cyl. There was an 89hp version for the street and a 109hp version for racing.

The Mustang I made its formal debut at the United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York on October 7, 1962, where test driver and contemporary Formula One race driver Dan Gurney lapped the track in a demonstration using the second "race" prototype. His lap times were only slightly off the pace of the F1 race cars. Gurney was the second Race Car Driver to officially try this car.

The Mustang I was then further developed from that platform and evolved from 1962 into the 1963 "Mustang II" version (where it started to take shape of the now iconic Pony car). From there the final version was actually based off of the Ford Falcon platform, when it was finally ready for its public debut at the 1964 NY Worlds Fair.


The Mustang has an interesting story if some aren't aware - lots of excellent books on the history of the Mustang.

I have tons of books, collectibles and almost every original Mustang Dealer brochure since the 1962 debut... Been into Mustangs for MANY years... I have the original 1962 brochure which I bought many years ago. Some folks dismiss the 1962 Mustang because it looks nothing like the iconic Pony car we all know and love - but it was what the Mustang evolved from - even with a humble 4-popper in its engine bay.

 

[ATLalien]

That whole FB page and whomever put it together don't know squat about the Mustang, it's history or engineering design.

The proper and correct history:

The very first genuine and drivable Mustang was 1962 - the prototype "Mustang I"... and to all who don't know, the first Mustang wasn't even a V8, it was in fact a 4cyl. There was an 89hp version for the street and a 109hp version for racing.



The Mustang I was then further developed from that platform and evolved from 1962 into the 1963 "Mustang II" version (where it started to take shape of the now iconic Pony car). From there the final version was actually based off of the Ford Falcon platform, when it was finally ready for its public debut at the 1964 NY Worlds Fair.


The Mustang has an interesting story if some aren't aware - lots of excellent books on the history of the Mustang.

I have tons of books, collectibles and almost every original Mustang Dealer brochure since the 1962 debut... Been into Mustangs for MANY years... I have the original 1962 brochure which I bought many years ago. Some folks dismiss the 1962 Mustang because it looks nothing like the iconic Pony car we all know and love - but it was what the Mustang evolved from - even with a humble 4-popper in its engine bay.

Nicely done sir! Not sure that site was intended to include prototypes, but you're 100% correct.

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