The Mustangs History
- Born in April of 1964
- Cars made before September of 1964 are considered 1964 1/2
- 1964 1/2 models included only the convertible and coupe
- Fastback was introduced in the 1965 model year
- 1964 1/2 through 1966
- Carroll Shelby introduced his GT-350's in fastback model (six convertibles exist from
'66)
- Engine options were:
- 260 V-8 (early)
- 200 Six Cylinder (4 lug wheels)
- 200 Horsepower 289 (C-Code)
- 225 Horsepower 289 (A-Code)
- 271 Horsepower 289 (K-Code) (aka Hi-po 289)
- GT package is second only to GT-350 in desirability and value today
- 1967 through 1968 (they were a little bigger)
- Shelby GT-350 was joined by the GT-500 (big block) in this era
- Shelby also added a convertible to his offerings
- Largely due to consumer outcry started in Hot Rod magazine, a 428 was added in 1968
- 428 Cobra Jet was a success and one of the fastest things on the street
- You could order a Mustang and have the dealer put a 427 into it
- The age of the "Specials" arrive: California, High Country
- 1969 through 1970 (even larger this time)
- Mach I is introduced
- Boss 302 is introduced
- Boss 429 is introduced, women pick up children off the street
- Shelby's get completely civilized, Shelby himself turns the program over to Ford
- Body styles increase: Sportsroof, Coupe, Grande, and Convertible
- Options go ballistic: GT, Mach, Boss, Grande, Specials, etc. etc. etc.
- 1971 through 1973 (REALLY Big!)
- Boss 429 and Boss 302 are replaced by Boss 351
- 429 is normal engine option
- Shelby Mustangs are no more
- The age of the classic Mustang is drawn to an end (sniff)
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