National Mustang Day 2022

by   Chris Mulvihill  - 04/18/2022

The FordMustang was introduced on April 17, 1964, at the New York World’s Fair. Projections of selling 100,000 units in the first model year were eclipsed as sales totaled over 400,000. After just two years in production, the one-millionth Mustang was sold in February 1966. The combination of sporty styling and a base price of $2,368 made it a runaway hit among young and first-time buyers. 

For select years from 2008 thru 2018, Ford Performance produced factory-built drag cars. This 2012 Mustang Cobra Jet had an MSRP beginning at $91,990 and is one of 50 built

There were over 125 Mustangs at the Indianapolis National Mustang Day event hosted by Inskeep Ford.  Several attendees are members of the Mustang Club of Indianapolis as well as the Hoosier Mustang Club.  The cool, gray day did not dampen the enthusiasm of Mustang owners or spectators. 

This 2006 Chip Foose Mustang is one of 68 built and was displayed in the Las Vegas SEMA Show Bear Brake exhibit.  In addition to being the only yellow one produced, it has a Rousch Supercharger which boosts the 4.6L three-value V8 engine to 500 HP

As I walked around the show lot and spoke to owners, it is no surprise the Mustang is currently the longest-produced Ford car nameplate.   The first National Mustang Day was held in 2016 and has been growing each year.  It is hard to believe the 1964 1/2 base model Mustang with a 101 HP inline-6 cylinder engine married to a three-speed manual transmission would evolve into the American automotive juggernaut of today.  The future of the Mustang brand continues to change with the 2021 introduction of Mustang Mach-E (E for Electric).  No one knows the future but one thing is for sure, people will continue to gather on National Mustang Day to appreciate as well as celebrate this great car.  

About the Author:

Chris Mulvihill founded Classiccaradvisors.com in 2007.  His passion for cars began as a young boy walking the service area of his grandfather’s Oldsmobile dealership. After graduating from Indiana University, his automobile knowledge expanded to the factory side as a Ford Motor Company Field Manager based in Los Angeles.  During his time on the West Coast, he began attending vintage car events where he established deep-rooted friendships in the classic car industry.  His interests are in the history of cars, restoration, and maximizing driving enjoyment.