1964 ½ Ford Mustang... The pony Car

[oldcarguy]

In 1964 Ford introduced an affordable small car that would appeal to the younger generation. The result was the Pony Car called the Mustang. And was available in a hardtop and convertible. A fast back was introduced in August of 1964 and today it is the most desirable. The car enthusiasts designated the earlier years from April to August 1964 as 1964 1/2 mustangs.

One of my daughters asked me to purchase this when she was 14. And we restored it in time for her  sixteen birthday. I was never a fan of Mustangs. But soon felt the joy working on it. It had the 289 engine, three-speed automatic transmission, power steering, and power brakes. It was a fast car, could get rubber out of the first two gears. Hence I added a governor to keep her out of trouble...

[john k]

I had and enjoyed a 66 fastback in the 70s.  Worked over the 289, 4-spd well enough the state removed my driver's license for a bit.  Always had big cars before, but enjoyed the handling and size of the Mustang.  The red looks good on your car.

[Lookin4_67GalaxieConv]

When I lived in Virginia in the mid '70s, our neighbor had a '68 Mustang, burgundy with black interior.  That car was nice!

[oldcarguy]

I had and enjoyed a 66 fastback in the 70s.  Worked over the 289, 4-spd well enough the state removed my driver's license for a bit.  Always had big cars before, but enjoyed the handling and size of the Mustang.  The red looks good on your car.

Owning that 1966 fastback in the 1970's was the bomb. It's not just a car, It's a Mustang!

Ford made a historic moment in automotive culture introducing the Mustang in 1964. That made Lee Iacocca a household name. Then becoming a national celebrity for steering the Chrysler Corporation out of bankruptcy in the 1980's.

[pep]

I disliked the first Mustangs because they were a Ford Falcon with a different body ................ took notice 5 years back as the Mustang really changed things for the better.

So much so, ordered & purchased a 2020 GT PP2, killer car with whoop ass. That handles & plants the power remarkably well.

[oldcarguy]

Over the years Mopar's and GM's always received my attention. But after putting this Mustang back on the road. I learned to appreciate the Mustang. And must agree that today they are kick ass machines...