Andy Zain offers the following royalty-free article for you to publish online or in print. Feel free to use this article in your newsletter, website, ezine, blog, or forum. ----------- PUBLICATION GUIDELINES - You have permission to publish this article for free providing the "About the Author" box is included in its entirety. - Do not post/reprint this article in any site or publication that contains hate, violence, porn, warez, or supports illegal activity. - Do not use this article in violation of the US CAN-SPAM Act. If sent by email, this article must be delivered to opt-in subscribers only. - If you publish this article in a format that supports linking, please ensure that all URLs and email addresses are active links. - Please send a copy of the publication, or an email indicating the URL to [email protected] - Article Marketer (www.ArticleMarketer.com) has distributed this article on behalf of the author. Article Marketer does not own this article, please respect the author's copyright and publication guidelines. If you do not agree to these terms, please do not use this article. ----------- Article Title: What Makes AVehicle Model Popular For Forty-five Years? The Story Of The Ford Mustang Author: Andy Zain Category: Cars and Trucks Word Count: 443 Keywords: ford,mustang Author's Email Address: [email protected] Article Source: http://www.articlemarketer.com ------------------ ARTICLE START ------------------
Walt Disney introduced "It's a Small World" in 1964 at the Worlds Fair in New York City. While thousands of people floated in the little boats through this attraction to hear children singing the theme song that sticks in your head forever there was something else going on at the fair. One day in April, at that same fair, Ford Motor Company was making their own introduction, the new, 1965 Ford Mustang. Both of these traditions now have a forty-five year history. Initial sales of the Mustang were only surpassed by Henry Ford's Model "A." The original Mustang had a MSRP that was $2368. The vehicle borrowed framework as well as other parts from Ford's Falcon as well as their Fairlane models. Some of the first Mustangs had the Falcon's 100 HP engines. The Falcon's emblem even showed up in the horn ring in the first models of the Mustang. Although Vehicle Identification Numbers (VIN) identify those first Mustangs as 1965 models, collectors call them a 1964 1/2 model. There were several very significant differences in the actual 1965 models. A 1964 1/2 Mustang in good condition today could bring over thirty thousand dollars. The body of the Mustang has changed throughout the years, yet it is still easy to spot a Mustang. The characteristic grill and side swoop make the vehicle easily recognizable. The introduction of the Mustang lead to the introduction of "pony" cars by the other manufacturers. Chevrolet introduced the Camaro, Dodge re-introduced the Plymouth Barracuda, and even AMC got into the action with the Javelin. These vehicles all had a very long hood and a short trunk. Research had shown Ford that cars had become too large for many women drivers by 1960. Remember that this was before power steering was common. Ford's first answer was the Falcon, the first American compact car. Designers of the Mustang wanted to build a car that had appeal for both men and women. The design did so well that the Falcon production ended in 1970. The Mustang grew in popularity and size over the next few years. Overall, the Mustang is now in its fifth generation. The 2010 Mustang offers plenty of power with a 4. 6 L, 316 horsepower engine. The suspension is now beefier than ever. The new Mustang is offers greater stability than ever before. The new Mustang is designed to burn regular unleaded for economy in operation or premium fuel for greater torque. Purchasers of today's Mustang can expect to pay a base price of twenty-one thousand dollars. If you want your Mustang fully loaded, add another eleven grand. The new Mustang, like it predecessors, is expected to be a great seller for Ford. Andy Zain is the admin of http://www.fordforum.org , a place where fans and owners can get the right information for tuning, customization and general discussions on anything about Ford cars. ------------------ ARTICLE END ------------------ [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]
