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27/03/2023 10:52 am
The earlier Mustang l was a mid-engine roadster that wasn't widely accepted by the public and a mid-engine car was considered to be too complex for regular production. With the first generation Mustang already in the works, Lee Iacocca wanted another concept made with styling cues similar to the production model. It was longer (108") than the Mustang l and lower than the production car and was now front engined powered by the HiPo 271hp Windsor 289 V8. It was an unusual concept with its all steel body. Debuting at the 1963 Watkins Glen, it was mostly displayed as an open roadster but it also was fitted with a ribbed fiberglass removable top. It was obviously short lived as a promotional concept and was shown to the early half of 1964 and retired when the 1964½ production model was unveiled. The Mustang ll was then relegated to test mule status but was ultimately preserved as a museum display. Fun fact: it was initially called the Cougar until they finally decided to brand it with galloping Mustang logo.
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27/03/2023 10:57 am
Well....obviously they certainly made the correct corporate decision with this sales monster! What a gorgeous milestone design.
27/03/2023 11:52 am
Always LOVED this scale line up highlighting Mustang's inception! This is so cool. 😎 😎 All that's missing is a scale but stern Lee Iacocca and a Henry Ford II yelling at him. 😏
27/03/2023 4:22 pm
To me, I would have preferred the concept version. I think it is a lot more sportier than what they produced.
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