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The first generation of Ford Mustangs (the "Mustang I" from 1964 to 1973 while the Mustang II started on 1974) changed 4 times over almost 10 years of production.

1964 1/2 and 1965 to 1966

Why 1964 1/2 ? Simply because the Ford Mustang's launch occured mid-1964. As Ford only did few minor changes in 1965, and to avoid potential customers to wait until the next summer for the new model year, all cars built in 1964 are VIN coded as 1965 models.

- 3 different body types : "notchback" coupe and convertible from 1964 and "fastback" coupe from 1965.

- 170 cid in line 6, 260 or 289 cid V8.

At foreground : two Ford Mustang notchback coupes.	This 1965 notchback Mustang is equipped with the GT pack. GT pack includes additionnal front lights, front disc brakes and a distinctive body striping.	This badge on the fender indicates this car is fitted with a 289 cid V8.	Another 1965 GT Pack "Mustang GT", with a two tone body paint.
A distinctive emblem on a Mustang GT fender.	As well a GT specific strip running on the bottom of fenders, sills and rear wings.	The GT pack option also included a 5 gauges dashboard. .	Another 1965 GT Mustang with manual gearbox and 5 dials dashboard.
A 1965 Mustang convertible. Early grilles bear an horizontal chromed bar on each side of the pony emblem.	Another view of this 1965 Mustang convertible.	A 289 cid V8 in a 1965 Mustang. Notice the honeycombe grille pattern. It will be changed to horizontal slats in 1966.	Another 289 cid V8 at close-up.
	This is the standard dials dashboard, while 5 dials dash was optional.	A standard interior, matching the body color.	The 1965 Mustang convertible with the soft-top up. This one is fitted with a luggage rack.
	A grey 1965 Mustang convertible.	The red seats and soft top cover, contrasting with the body color.	The famour "Pony pack" seat pattern. Alternative two-tone "Pony Deluxe" was available.
Many different wheels or wheel covers could be selected.	A 1966 Notchback Mustang. The horizontal chromed bars on each side of the pony emblem are deleted, while the grille is made of horizontal slats instead of honeycomb pattern.	The 1966 Notchback Mustang from rear, with 3 parts rear lamps.	The branded fuel cap. A still existing detail on modern Mustangs.
The "Pony" and a Mustang monogram embellishes the fenders.	The wheel is an "American Racing" The dashboard is standard.	A standard seat and door trim.	The the rear seat pattern matches the front seats. Notchback coupes and convertibles have winding rear windows.
In 1965, Ford introduced a third body type : the fastback coupe.	This example is fitted with nice American Racing wheels.	Standard fastback Mustangs and 1965 Shelbys have side vents.	A close-up view of the grille's horizontal slats on this 1966 Fastback.
This is not an "ordinary" Mustang, but a Shelby GT350. With a smaller Pony emblem relocated on the grille's side.	Shelby GT350 Mustangs bear 2 large stripes running all along the car from front to rear valance.	Unlike the standard Mustang Fastback, the 1966 Shelby GT350 have plexiglass quarter windows.	The Shelby GT350's fuel cap bears a specific Cobra badge.
This is not a "standard" Mustang Shelby GT350, it is a Shelby G.T.350H.	Ford sold almost 1000 Shelby GT 350, to the Hertz - rent - a - car company. These "Hertz Shelbys" were all painted black with gold stripes, with a distinctive H (for Hertz) following the G.T. 350 sticker.	Another Shelby Hertz distinctive detail : the Hertz license plate frame reads "Rent-a-racer" instead of "Rent-a-car".
Many Shelby distinctive details inside the car too. Caroll's Cobra is in the wheel centre, a rev. counter is fitted on the dashboard's top...	And the glove box bears Caroll Shelby's signature !	A reminder sticker to Hertz's customers. This sports car is fitted with competition brakes requiring stronger pressure on the brake pedal.
Even wheel centre caps have Hertz badges...	...the "Hertz Sports Car Club" badge.	1966 Shelby G.T.350H front grille	1966 Shelby G.T.350H front side view
1966 Shelby GT350 have plexiglass quarter windows.	1966 Shelby GT350H	1966 Shelby G.T.350H side	1966 Shelby GT350 plexiglass quarter window.
1966 Shelby G.T.350 Hertz

1967 and 1968

In 1967 the Ford Mustang had slight design changes : wider front grille, recessed rear lights, and sligthly modified dashboard where 5 dials layout became a standard equipment. All of the three body types are available from the beginning.

From 1967, front grille grew, as all of the Mustang did.	A new dashboard, with 5 dials now standard. Interior' color maches body paint.	One of the many available wheel finisher designs.	A 289 cid engine from a 1967 convertible Mustang.
Another 1967 Ford Mustang convertible. In the background are two 1965 coupes. Changes are easy to spot but design remains similar.	Rear end also had subtle changes.	In this convertible Mustang, interior color contrasts with the red body paint.	A sample Mustang optional wheel.
A 1967 Mustang GT with American Racing wheels.	The GT pack option with additional lights gives a more sporty appearance to the Ford Mustang.	Unlike early Mustangs, 1967-1968 Mustangs have recessed rear lights.	The new fuel cap at close-up, with a smaller Mustang logo.
On '67 and '68 Mustangs, a Mustang lettering replaces the Mustang monogram.	The engine cubic size is added over the fender's Pony badge.	This Mustang GT dashboard is completed with a centre console. The manual gearbox lever is located in the middle.	The new fastback body type was available as soon as the new 1967 Mustang was launched.

1969 and 1970

The Mustang's first important design evolution occured in 1969. The new Mustang is longer and wider. Still with three body type available. The fastback is renamed Sportroof, with a roof line going to the bootlid's end. New sport specials : Boss and Mach 1 are available.

The Mustang front grille get even wider in 1969. The most important design change is on front end.	A black air intake is added on the hood.	This Mustang is a 1969 notchback coupe.	On the notchback, the rear quarter gets wider as rear glass leans further to the car's rear end.
From rear, the original Mustang's design remains.	Still three pieces rear lights. This notchback coupe is a Mustang GT.	As the fuel cap reads.	Nice wheels, but not original.
	A 1969 Mustang dashboard	A 1969 Mustang convertible.	Unlike the previous years Mustangs, the grille's Mustang is located on the grille side instead of the middle.
	The grille's pony is similar to the one loacted on 1965 to 1968 Mustang fenders.	A clock is fitted on the glovebox's door. .	In 1969 the Mustang Fastback is renamed "Sport-roof". Ford added fake air intakes on the Sportroof rear wings .
image copyright John Filiss While Shelby Mustangs were about to be discontinued, Ford introduced the new and exciting Mach 1 and Boss versions. Here is a 351 cid Mach1.	image copyright John Filiss The specific Mach rear end.with rear window louvers.	In 1970, the fake air intakes were deleted. As you can see on this Mustang Boss 302 .	image copyright John Filiss One of the most sought after Mustangs : the Mustang Boss 429.

1971 to 1973

In 1971 the Mustang design dramatically changed. The Mustang's first owners grew, so did the Mustang. Coupes and convertibles are roomy but some enthusiasts claim no longer sporty. Fortunately, the Mach 1 and Boss Mustangs keep the pony car's good reputation for performances until 1972 (engine choice and power collapsed in 1973 due to the oil crisis) . This is the last classic Mustang version before the unpopular Mustang II (built on a Ford Pinto chassis) launch in 1974.

A 1972 Mustang Mach 1 : the black painted hood, distinctive for many cars sporty versions in the end of the 1960's and beginning of 1970's.	The Mach 1 Mustang's rear window louvers started the "rear window louvers fashion" in early 70s.	The Pony is back in the grille's centre.	From a version to another, air intakes can be fake or functionnal with an air ram system.
A 1971 convertible Mustang	A new Mustang monogram on the fenders.	Rear lights still in three parts, but completely re-designed.	As the Mustang design changed, so did the fuel cap logo.
* The Mustang's dashboard now has recessed dials.	Longer, wider, more roomy.		A 1971 Mustang wheel at close-up
A pair of Mach 1 Mustangs.	On the yellow Mach 1 hood is mentionned the engine size and the functionnal air intake equipment.	The 429 Cubic Inches (7 Litre) engine at close-up.	This is a "Big Block".
This 429 cid Mach 1 is fitted with a white deluxe interior.	Here is a 351cubic inches (5.8L) Mustang Mach 1	As indicated on the the sides...	... and on the fender badge. A 302ci (4.9 L) "Small Block" was also available.
This car is fitted with optional Magnum 500 wheels.	On the Mach 1 Mustang, the fuel cap is a "competion style".	The dashboard...	... and standard interior from a 351 cid Mach 1.
		Another 1971 convertible, a German market car.	The Mustang name was already copyrighted by a local utility vehicle maker (Krupp) so the Mustang was renamed "T5" on the German market.
This badge was only fitted on cars exported to Germany. It is located on the fender and replaces the usual Mustang monogram.	A nice chromed wheel.	The notchback's roofline gives the Mustang a much less sporty appearance.	A 1973 Mustang Mach 1 with standard wheels. Magnum 500 wheels were available as an optional extra.

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