Nostalgia? The Mustang was the perfect car for young people.

The Mustang had not only retained its youthful appeal but more importantly it attracted new buyers to Ford. The median age of purchasers was 31, with more than 28% of the buyers younger than 25 years old, compared to age 42 for the median purchaser of the regular Ford car. 35% of Mustang buyers were single compared to 9% of typical Ford buyers. The most common attribute among all buyers was that more than 80% indicated that the car’s appearance was the single most important factor in their decision.

A few other notes on Mustang sales notes:

• 42% were female vs 31 % or Ford owners

• 755,00 Hardtop, 142,00 convertible and 103,000 fastback tops were sold

• 557,000 Automatic, 310,000 three speed manual and 133,00 four speed manual transmissions were sold

• V-8 sales outnumbered V-6 by two to one

• White sidewall tires were installed on 842,000 units

• Radios were installed on 799,000 cars (which begs the question, why would 210,000 people not buy a radio!)

In its first two-years, the Mustang had changed the automotive landscape. A market was emerging with Baby Boomers looking for a car they could call their own. Ford Motor Company was ahead of the curve with the design and delivery of that car - the Mustang - and it became a sensation. Ford Vice President Donald Frey summed it but best by saying, “Mustang has come to mean more than either a horse or automobile. Mustang means fun and youth and glamour. Mustang means sunglasses and shoes and hats. ( from corporate.ford.com )

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Thank you. It's also my dream car. Unfortunately only a dream.