This posting on the history of the Mustang by model year is awesome Paul.
Anyone owning any Mustang can easily see where their car fits into the generations of Mustangs from the very first Mustangs to the latest models.
It is very rare for any car brand to last 50 or more years so the Mustang is one of those iconic cars that defies history. The Mustang was not a car looking for a market but rather it filled the need of a market looking for this specific car.
The success of the Mustang over the past 50 + years is mainly due to its ardent customers and supporters who embraced this car from it debut in April 1964 until today. The Mustang has a very large following of enthusiasts who make up many clubs such as the Mustang Club of America and its many chartered chapters like the Mustang Club of Maryland.
The newest generation of Mustangs is attracting a new customer base that is just as devoted as previous Mustang owners. These new owners and enthusiasts are the future of the Mustang brand, a future that looks very bright indeed!
The Red Baron
MCOM Treasurer-Historian