Sales Brochure, "Ford Mustang," 1964

THF231884 / Sales Brochure, "Ford Mustang," 1964 / front cover [page 1]
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Artifact Overview

Ford's Mustang caused a sensation when it debuted for 1965. Based on the compact Ford Falcon platform, the Mustang offered sporty looks and a variety of options. Changes were subtle for 1966, but in 1967 the Mustang began evolving into a larger muscle car. By 1973 overall length was 194 inches -- over a foot longer than the original 1965 model.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Trade catalog

Date Made

February 1964

Subject Date

1965

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

92.150.9688

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of the Family of Henry Austin Clark, Jr.

Material

Paper (Fiber product)

Technique

Lithography

Color

Multicolored

Dimensions

Height: 10.25 in
Width: 11.25 in

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