Herbert Misch and Gene Bordinat with the Ford Mustang I Experimental Sports Car, October 7, 1962
THF231725 / Herbert Misch and Gene Bordinat with the Ford Mustang I Experimental Sports Car, October 7, 1962 / photo detail
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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
Photographic print
Subject Date
1962
Creators
Collection Title
Location
By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center
Object ID
87.1.1707.3
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford.
Material
Paper (Fiber product)
Technique
Gelatin silver process
Color
Black-and-white (Colors)
Dimensions
Height: 8.125 in
Width: 10.125 in
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