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histroy of mustangs

By patty P with the tiny Knee

  • First Mustang unveiled

    First Mustang unveiled
    Names considered:
    Cheetah, Puna, Thunderbird II, Cougar, Colt
    Special Falcon, Torino, and Mustang.

  • 160,000 sold by the end of 1964

    160,000 sold by the end of 1964
    When the mustangs came out all the richer people bought one for fame and to brag about.

  • Fastback was introduced ito the world.

    Fastback was introduced ito the world.
    Engine options were:
    260 2bbl V-8 (early)
    120 Horsepower 200 I-6 (4 lug wheels)
    200 Horsepower 289 2bbl V-8 (C-Code)
    225 Horsepower 289 4bbl V-8 (A-Code)
    271 Horsepower 289 V-8 (K-Code Hipo 289)

  • 1969-1970

    1969-1970
    Four new models: Mach I, Grande, Boss 302, Boss 429.

  • Shelby's last year

    Shelby's last year
    Shelby's last year is 1970. 1970 Boss 302 and 429 phased out. people started buying different brands now.