Evolution of the Mustang

  • First Mustang GT released.

    First Mustang GT released.
  • Period: to

    Mustang Evolution

  • 1968 Mustang rises to fame.

    1968 Mustang rises to fame.
    New facelifted Mustang rises to fame in the movie Bullitt.
  • 1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 releases.

    1969 Ford Mustang Boss 429 releases.
    The 1969 Ford Mustang came in three powerful options in 1969, the Boss 302, Mach 1, and best of all, the Boss 429 in which only 859 were made in 1969, and original examples are worth between $400,000 and $700,000 today depending on originality and condition!
  • 1970 Mustang gets facelift and new options.

    1970 Mustang gets facelift and new options.
    The 71 Mustang recieved a slight facelift along with new options like the shaker hood, seen in photo, optional rear window louvers and rear spoiler.
  • Mustang recives massive redesign.

    Mustang recives massive redesign.
    The 1971 was the first mustang model to recieve a big facelift/redesign since the original mustang. It was almost a foot longer and 600 pounds heavier than earlier models.
  • The Mustang II is introduced.

    The Mustang II is introduced.
    The Mustang II is introduced with a whole new design based off of the Ford Pinto. It was shorter and lighter than the earlier model.
  • 79 Mustang gets yet another redesign,

    79 Mustang gets yet another redesign,
    The 1979 Mustang recieved a complete redisn with a more family friendly look with its hatchback shape and plastic acessories, essentially losing all of its muscle car reputation.
  • Mustang gets some of its muscle back.

    Mustang gets some of its muscle back.
    The 1985 got some of its muscle back with the GT option returning this model year with is slightly larger engine, rear spolier, and new paint decals, while still keeping its hatchback design.
  • Mustang gets another facelift.

    Mustang gets another facelift.
    The Mustang didn't change much from 1985 up until 1987 when it got a slight facelift when its duel headlights from 1985 were eliminated and turned into single headlights in 1987, helping the Mustang gain a bit of an agressive look instead of the look of grandma's car.
  • New Year, New Design.

    New Year, New Design.
    It wasn't until 1994 when the Mustang finally returned to its original sports coupe style, losing the hatchback design and recieving new options like the GT package along with the Cobra package.
  • Mustang turns to modern muscle.

    Mustang turns to modern muscle.
    Along with it being my birthyear, the Mustang recieved another facelift. Maintaining the same shape as 1994-1998, its edges were sharped and the car recieved a much more aggressive look, with the same GT and Cobra packages as 1994, made to keep up with the Camaros and Firebirds of the time.
  • Mustang returns to its roots.

    Mustang returns to its roots.
    The 2005 model year for the mustang sees it return to its roots with the new modern technology, but some design features similar to the early 70's and late 60's mustangs with the headlights in the grill and the side windows behind the door pillar.
  • The Mustang gets angry.

    The Mustang gets angry.
    The 2010 model year saw the mustang recieve a facelift that slanted the Mustang's front end, giving it a more angry look, along with it being the first year in a long time that Shelby got their hands on the car with the Shelby GT500 option which crammed a massive motor into the car giving massive amounts of power allowing it to keep up with the Chevy Corvette and the Dodge Viper.
  • The cutting edge Mustang.

    The cutting edge Mustang.
    The new 2015 Mustang sees its first real redesign since 2010 with a new front and rear facia. It is also the first time in a long time that the Shelby GT350 package returns to the Mustang. There is also a strong possibility of a GT500 package coming soon with the possibility of 740 horsepower!