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

Negative (Photograph)

Date Made

19 October 1962-21 October 1962

Subject Date

19 October 1962 - 21 October 1962

Collection Title

Location

By Request in the Benson Ford Research Center

Object ID

2009.158.N.621043.4

Credit

From the Collections of The Henry Ford.

Color

Black-and-white (Colors)

Dimensions

Height: 0.875 in
Width: 1.375 in