The Mustang passed yet another landmark less than a week after its 44th anniversary on April 17 when production reached nine million units. The milestone Mustang, a GT Convertible, went to a dealership in Iowa for delivery to its lucky customer. As Ford's longest running nameplate, the Mustang had one of the best starts of any production car with over 22,000 sold on the first day and more than one million sold in the first two years. It's had its ups and down over the past 40+ years, but it's safe to say that the Mustang has enjoyed an upswing in popularity since its retro-restyle a few years back.
[Source: Ford]
PRESS RELEASE:
Ford Motor Company announced today it has built its 9 millionth Mustang. The GT Convertible Mustang is heading west to be delivered to a dealership in Iowa.
The Ford Mustang, approaching its 45th anniversary on April 17th, 2009, is one of the most widely recognized vehicles in the world. Today, one of every two sports cars sold in America is a Ford Mustang. The Mustang is also Ford Motor Company's longest-running nameplate. Mustang was introduced on April 17, 1964, at the New York World's Fair.
Mustang sales hit an astounding 419,000 in its first 12 months on the market, and topped the 1-million mark in the first two years, shattering the sales records of any single model in the history of the automobile. Mustang leads the nearly $1-billion aftermarket parts and accessories industry as the most personalized vehicle of all time, and has been recognized by SEMA as the most accessory-friendly new vehicle.
The 2009 Mustang offers a Glass Roof option and a new Warriors in Pink Package, available this summer.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 2)
Dan @ Apr 24th 2008 6:39PM
Thankfully that cyst looking non-functional hood scoop is optional.
Cameron @ Apr 24th 2008 7:48PM
Agreed. Worst. Scoop. Ever.
Justin @ Apr 25th 2008 2:26AM
Whats all the hoopla? The scoop looks fine to me, like, well, a hood scoop.
SPG @ Apr 24th 2008 6:41PM
With all the turmoil in the automotive industry it's nice to hear a success story.
Xcountryflyer @ Apr 24th 2008 7:25PM
Gotta love that many of the Mustangs driving around have rental barcode stickers on the side rear window.
cameron42985 @ Apr 24th 2008 6:51PM
K.
Zane @ Apr 24th 2008 7:00PM
The 9 millionth Mustang rolls off the assembly line ....... of which a million were special or "limited editions".
TORR @ Apr 24th 2008 7:07PM
Yet they sold all of them. Good for Ford. I cant wait to see the refresh in 2010. Possibly '69 Mach 1 look?
Tsunami Racer @ Apr 24th 2008 7:02PM
9 million solid rear axles. shiver.
(excluding those 99-04 cobras, i know, i know)
Red Star @ Apr 24th 2008 7:08PM
Way to go Mustang.
Torr @ Apr 24th 2008 7:09PM
Yes, solid axle, because some people like to go fast without wheel hop. Just ask any IRS what thats like.
Franz @ Apr 24th 2008 7:46PM
Wheel hop with IRS is usually due to bushings that are too compliant, and not necessarily the IRS design itself. Harder subframe and differential bushings generally cures most of it, (and sticky tires: can't get whell hop without wheelspin) but you're right... you're more likely to experience wheel hop (especially in a Mustang) with IRS. Both designs have their merits though. IRS typically handles the twisty stuff better.
Samurai Jack @ Apr 24th 2008 7:10PM
Presumably the numbers include the Mustang II, which I don't think anyone truly considers a "true" Mustang. Except maybe Ford.
Red Star @ Apr 24th 2008 7:22PM
How is '79 Mustang "a true Mustang", but '78 Mustang II isn't?
Samurai Jack @ Apr 24th 2008 8:00PM
A fair point, and for the purposes of sales it makes no difference. But from the definition of a pony/muscle car I think there is.
RLQ @ Apr 24th 2008 7:21PM
The Mustang is the only current Ford thats sold here that I like.
sk13 @ Apr 24th 2008 8:19PM
It's a great Car for the money; cannot wait to see what Ford unveils for the early release 2010 model. If the GT gets the the 5.0L V8 at 400HP, may have to trade up my '07 GT.
Digitalrailroader @ Apr 24th 2008 11:50PM
And to think, I Am one of the Lucky ones!
PhattyDre16 @ Apr 25th 2008 1:42AM
Glad to have contributed ford ; )
Here is my stang:
http://a221.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/62/l_7f32d20563d8cc98575eacdb31909b8c.jpg
BOB @ Apr 25th 2008 2:09AM
I still have my 2nd black GT convertible.
Keep going, Ford! And for the next go-round, offer an interior that beats BMW, at whatever price necessary, please.