Ford Mustang Concept Car Model, 1962
THF154952 / Ford Mustang Concept Car Model, 1962
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Artifact Overview
While it shared its name with the popular production Ford Mustang introduced in 1964, the 1962 Mustang I was an entirely separate project. The experimental Mustang I promoted Ford's commitment to performance and enhanced the company's public image. This model belonged to John Najjar, who supervised the design of the sporty two-seat concept car and suggested the "Mustang" name.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Model (Representation)
Date Made
1962
Creators
Place of Creation
Creator Notes
Made by Ford Motor Company, Dearborn, Michigan.
Location
Not on exhibit to the public.
Object ID
2010.46.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of John Najjar.
Material
Metal
Plastic
Rubber (Material)
Wood (Plant material)
Technique
Casting (Process)
Color
White (Color)
Blue
Black (Color)
Brown
Dimensions
Height: 4 in
Width: 6 in
Length: 15 in
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Artifact1962 Mustang I Roadster
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.