Ford Mustang I Experimental Sports Car at Pacific Grand Prix, Laguna Seca, October 1962

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Artifact Overview

Ford Motor Company caused a sensation in the automotive press when it unveiled Mustang I in October 1962. The two-seat concept car featured a sleek aluminum body, retractable headlights, and a mid-mounted V-4 engine sourced from Ford's German subsidiary. Never intended for sale, Mustang I's purpose was to generate interest in Ford. By that measure, it was a complete success.

Artifact Details

Artifact

Digital image

Subject Date

19 October 1962 - 20 October 1962

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.317.2417

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Technique

Digital imaging

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 1204 pixel
Width: 1795 pixel
Resolution: 72 dpi
Depth: 24 bit

Ford Mustang I Experimental Sports Car at Pacific Grand Prix, Laguna Seca, October 1962