Press Release, "The Mustang, Ford Motor Company's New Experimental Sports Car," October 7, 1962
THF231722 / Press Release, "The Mustang, Ford Motor Company's New Experimental Sports Car," October 7, 1962 / page 1
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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 allowed Ford to test engineering concepts and -- perhaps more importantly -- show the public that the company promoted excitement and innovation. Ford vice presidents Herbert Misch and Gene Bordinat championed the car.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Press release
Date Made
07 October 1962
Subject Date
07 October 1962
Creators
Place of Creation
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.1.1707.2
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Printing (Process)
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 10.75 in
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