2. The Ford Company Founded in 1903 by Henry Ford Sr. Ford Motor Company, headquartered in Dearborn, Michigan. Manufactures Aston Martin, Ford, Jaguar, Land Rover, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercury and Volvo. The only automotive company that didn’t take the bailout money in 2008. The world’s second largest automaker.
3. The First Mustang Debuted on April 17, 1964 at the New York World Fair. Priced at $2,368 22,000 orders placed on the first day. The name was in reference to a Mustang Fighter Pilot from World War II.
4. Trademark Features The running wild-horse theme was adopted almost immediately. Other Features include: Triple tail lights Lengthened hood Shortened rear
5. The 2011 Mustang 3.7 liter DOHC V6 powers out 315hp. The 6-speed manual transmission and the compact size of the engine will leave room to really get creative under the hood Expected in 2012, the new V8 will meet or exceed the current 3V V8 in mpg. The Engine within
6. Awards Runner-up for North American Car of the Year in 2005. Car and Driver Best Ten in 1983, 1987, 1988, 2005, 2006, and 2011. Motor Trend Car of the Year in 1974 and 1994. The 1965 Mustang won the Tiffany Gold Medal for excellence in American design, the first automobile ever to do so.
7. Crossing the Finish Line Started as a pace car leading the 1964 Indianapolis 500 Finished first and second in the 1964 Tour de France. American competition debut, also in 1964, was in drag racing. Since, have consistently dominated the racetrack, remaining in the winners circle.
