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- Donald Frey, Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca at the New York World's Fair, First Anniversary of the Mustang, April 15, 1965 - By the time the Mustang celebrated its first birthday, Ford had sold 418,812 units, giving the car one of the most successful launches in automotive history. Ford commemorated the first anniversary with ten "birthday parties" held throughout the United States on April 15, 1965. The main event was at the New York World's Fair, where the Mustang debuted in 1964.
- April 15, 1965
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Donald Frey, Henry Ford II and Lee Iacocca at the New York World's Fair, First Anniversary of the Mustang, April 15, 1965
By the time the Mustang celebrated its first birthday, Ford had sold 418,812 units, giving the car one of the most successful launches in automotive history. Ford commemorated the first anniversary with ten "birthday parties" held throughout the United States on April 15, 1965. The main event was at the New York World's Fair, where the Mustang debuted in 1964.
- Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963 - Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- October 05, 1963
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Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963
Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963 - Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- October 05, 1963
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Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963
Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- Donald Frey, Lee Iacocca and Henry Ford II at the New York World's Fair, First Anniversary of the Mustang, April 15, 1965 - By the time the Mustang celebrated its first birthday, Ford had sold 418,812 units, giving the car one of the most successful launches in automotive history. Ford commemorated the first anniversary with ten "birthday parties" held throughout the United States on April 15, 1965. The main event was at the New York World's Fair, where the Mustang debuted in 1964.
- April 15, 1965
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Donald Frey, Lee Iacocca and Henry Ford II at the New York World's Fair, First Anniversary of the Mustang, April 15, 1965
By the time the Mustang celebrated its first birthday, Ford had sold 418,812 units, giving the car one of the most successful launches in automotive history. Ford commemorated the first anniversary with ten "birthday parties" held throughout the United States on April 15, 1965. The main event was at the New York World's Fair, where the Mustang debuted in 1964.
- "1985 Chrysler Advertisement, "We Make the Most Advanced Family Wagon in America" - In this 1985 ad, Chrysler touted its minivans and their success in leading the industry to a new market segment. Introduced in 1983, Chrysler's minivans catered to baby boomers and their families. The minivan provided van-like space but with car-like drive and comfort. The front-wheel-drive vehicle could seat seven, and its sliding door and low floor provided easy step-in access.
- July 01, 1985
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"1985 Chrysler Advertisement, "We Make the Most Advanced Family Wagon in America"
In this 1985 ad, Chrysler touted its minivans and their success in leading the industry to a new market segment. Introduced in 1983, Chrysler's minivans catered to baby boomers and their families. The minivan provided van-like space but with car-like drive and comfort. The front-wheel-drive vehicle could seat seven, and its sliding door and low floor provided easy step-in access.
- Benson Ford, Jim Clark, and Lee Iacocca with Ford Dual Overhead Cam Engine at Indianapolis 500 Race, 1964 - Ford executives Benson Ford (left) and Lee Iacocca (right) stood with driver Jim Clark in front of the company's Indianapolis 500 racing engine. Starting with Ford's production Fairlane V-8, engineers substituted lighter materials, increased compression, and replaced the pushrod valvetrain with double overhead camshafts. Horsepower was tripled, and Clark won Indy with the engine in 1965.
- May 08, 1964
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Benson Ford, Jim Clark, and Lee Iacocca with Ford Dual Overhead Cam Engine at Indianapolis 500 Race, 1964
Ford executives Benson Ford (left) and Lee Iacocca (right) stood with driver Jim Clark in front of the company's Indianapolis 500 racing engine. Starting with Ford's production Fairlane V-8, engineers substituted lighter materials, increased compression, and replaced the pushrod valvetrain with double overhead camshafts. Horsepower was tripled, and Clark won Indy with the engine in 1965.
- Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963 - Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- October 05, 1963
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Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963
Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- Process Photomontage for 1965 Ford Mustang Advertising - Ford promoted the Mustang with a series of flashy newspaper and magazine advertisements. The ads typically showed the car in exciting or glamorous situations, or attracting attention from others. Men and women, young and old, singles and families were all depicted. The message was clear: Mustang wasn't just a car, it was a vibrant lifestyle that appealed to everyone.
- February 11, 1964
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Process Photomontage for 1965 Ford Mustang Advertising
Ford promoted the Mustang with a series of flashy newspaper and magazine advertisements. The ads typically showed the car in exciting or glamorous situations, or attracting attention from others. Men and women, young and old, singles and families were all depicted. The message was clear: Mustang wasn't just a car, it was a vibrant lifestyle that appealed to everyone.
- Lee Iacocca and Donald Frey with Ford Mustang, 1965 - Ford Motor Company executives Lee Iacocca (left) and Donald Frey posed with a 1965 Ford Mustang for this promotional photo. Ford launched the sporty Mustang at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964. Within one year of the model's debut, Ford built 417,000 Mustangs for eager buyers -- a milestone commemorated on the "417 by 4-17" license plate.
- April 17, 1965
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Lee Iacocca and Donald Frey with Ford Mustang, 1965
Ford Motor Company executives Lee Iacocca (left) and Donald Frey posed with a 1965 Ford Mustang for this promotional photo. Ford launched the sporty Mustang at the New York World's Fair on April 17, 1964. Within one year of the model's debut, Ford built 417,000 Mustangs for eager buyers -- a milestone commemorated on the "417 by 4-17" license plate.
- Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963 - Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.
- October 05, 1963
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Press Conference Introducing the Ford Mustang II Before the Grand Prix of the United States, Watkins Glen, New York, October 5, 1963
Lee Iacocca, general manager of Ford Motor Company's Ford Division, unveiled the Mustang II concept car at a press conference at the Watkins Glen race course in October 1963. Unlike the two-seat Mustang I, debuted at Watkins Glen a year earlier, the four-seat Mustang II reflected the basic size and styling of the production Mustang released in April 1964.