Ford introduced a new Mustang at the Detroit Auto Show this week, it seems like an ideal time to look back at Pony Cars of the past. Saddle up; it’s time to look back at the car that still captures the imagination of the world’s automotive enthusiasts.
1964-66
A "good-looking, compact youth automobile" with a 108-inch wheelbase, a 2,500-pound curb weight, and a $2,500 price tag was what Ford Division Chief Lee Iacocca was after. On April 17, 1964, the Mustang made its premiere as a coupe or convertible.
