Interesting Facts About The Ford Mustang
An American Icon
The Ford Mustang remains one of the most popular and successful American cars ever built. In continuous production since 1964, the Mustang represents key moments in American history and its style is revered by collectors. Throughout the 60 years of its existence, the Mustang has remained a popular symbol of American automotive engineering and design—here’s everything you need to know about this iconic car.
Mustang Concept Cars
Ford built two mid-engine Mustang concept cars in the 1960s. The first was the 1962 Mustang 1 and the second was the 1968 Mach II.
The Edsel
Because of the fiasco around the Edsel, Ford formed a committee to review any future products.
Called the Fairlane Committee (named for the Fairlane Motel where they met) and close to the Dearborn, Michigan Ford headquarters, the Mustang was the committee's first success.
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Choosing A Name
Ford tried out a number of names. Two rejected names, Cougar and Torino, were later used for other Ford vehicles. An account executive at J Walter Thompson, the firm tasked with researching a suitable name, said that they went with "Mustang" as it conveyed the excitement of the open road.
The Design
The design selected as the basis of the Mustang was originally called “Cougar”. The designer, Gale Halderman, pushed for the name Cougar for the final design.
