1977 Ford Mustang II

Summary

Modern fans might find the Mustang II undersized and underpowered. But its specifications were typical for the mid-1970s into the mid-1980s, when American automakers struggled with new safety, efficiency and emissions requirements, and against growing competition from high-quality foreign cars. Regardless, buyers embraced the smaller Mustang II and Ford sold more than 1.1 million of them from 1974-1978.

Modern fans might find the Mustang II undersized and underpowered. But its specifications were typical for the mid-1970s into the mid-1980s, when American automakers struggled with new safety, efficiency and emissions requirements, and against growing competition from high-quality foreign cars. Regardless, buyers embraced the smaller Mustang II and Ford sold more than 1.1 million of them from 1974-1978.

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1977

Location

Not on exhibit to the public.

Object ID

2018.81.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Susan Gangwere McCabe.

Material

Metal
Leather

Color

Black (Color)
Gold (Color)
Silver (Color)
Light brown

Dimensions

Height: 52 in

Width: 61 in

Length: 235 in

Inscriptions

on front: FORD on rear of proper left side, above fuel cap: UNLEADED FUEL ONLY on back: FORD / Mustang II