Posts Tagged ‘History’
Ford Motor Credit Company today celebrates its 50th anniversary. It was incorporated as Ford Motor Company’s financing subsidiary on Aug. 20, 1959, dedicated to supporting Ford, its dealers and its customers.
Ever since the debut of the original Ford Mustang 45 years ago, there has been an ongoing debate about what to call the pony cars built between April and August of 1964. Are they “1964½” Mustangs or 1965 models?
It was 45 years ago this week that marked the birth of the undisputed king of the American road: the Ford Mustang. And thousands of Mustang fans from all over the world are gathering in Birmingham, Ala. to mark the occasion.
MUSTANG FACTS: 1994 – PRESENT
After four and a half decades on the road, the Ford Mustang is still one of America’s most beloved automobiles.
MUSTANG FACTS: 1983 – 1993
The Ford Mustang is America’s favorite muscle car, and it has been for nearly a half century.
MUSTANG FACTS: 1974 – 1982
MUSTANG FACTS: 1964 – 1973
A number of pony cars have galloped in and out of the American automotive scene throughout the past four and a half decades, but none have enjoyed the lasting appeal of Mustang. And none have inspired the same degree of passion among car owners.
