1962 Mustang I Roadster

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Artifact Overview

This sharp looking little two-seater created a great "buzz" when racing driver Dan Gurney introduced it at the United States Grand Prix in Watkins Glen, New York, in 1962. Featuring a rear-mounted V-4 engine, it was unlike any Ford ever seen before. The Mustang name later appeared on a sporty four-seater that created its own buzz in 1964.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Automobile

Date Made

1962

Location

at Henry Ford Museum in Driving America

Object ID

74.57.1

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of Ford Motor Company.

Material

Steel (Alloy)
Aluminum (Metal)
Leather
Rubber (Material)
Glass (Material)

Color

White (Color)
Blue

Dimensions

Height: 39.4 in
Width: 61 in
Length: 154 in
Wheelbase: 90 in
Weight: 1544 lbs

Specifications

Make & Model: 1962 Mustang I roadster
Maker: Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan
Engine: 60-degree V-4, 91 cubic inches
Transmission: 4-speed manual
Height: 39.5 inches
Wheelbase: 90 inches
Width: 61 inches
Overall length: 154 inches
Weight: 1544 pounds
Horsepower: 109 at 6400 revolutions per minute
Pounds per horsepower: 14.2