1965 Ford Mustang

Few cars have made an entrance as dramatic or influential as the Ford Mustang. Introduced to the public on April 17, 1964, the very first Mustangs-now commonly referred to as 1964½ models-ignited an automotive revolution. Designed under Lee Iacocca's direction, the Mustang pioneered the "pony car" segment with its long-hood/short-deck proportions, broad options list, and irresistible price point. Ford's gamble paid off instantly: nearly 22,000 orders were placed on the first day, and over a million Mustangs sold within the first two years. These early 1964½ cars carried several unique production traits and remain highly prized today for their seminal role in shaping American automotive culture.