Mustang: 45 years old today

This is certainly a day worth remembering. The Ford Mustang is 45 years old today.

As with any new car, a manufacturer is taking a chance. Will the time invested to develop a new model pay off with enough sales to justify it? Ford hoped they would sell 100,000 Mustangs a year. They sold 22,000 on the first day.

"When the Mustang was unveiled, the reaction was so positive that there was no doubt it was going to be a success," said chief designer Joe Oros.

The birth of this pony car launched an entirely new segment, with the likes of Dodge and Chevy introducing the Challenger and Camaro soon after.

With 9 million sold, Ford's Mustang played an integral role in the muscle car era. All I can say is, "Thank you!"
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The great shot above is from Fabio Aro on Flickr. Take a look at his stream. He's got some great car photography.