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A New Set of Cars is Born

The 1965 Mustang is considered to be one of the cars that generated a lot of advance interest in the Ford Divisions history. Knowing what kind of car the Mustang was, many people contacted the Ford Division. The interest generated by the 1964 Mustang confirmed that the Mustang had met the need for a new kind of car since its market began in 1961. An interest in driving just for the fun of it had started to emerge in the 60s America and this interest spanned all age brackets. The average American was spending more time in his or her car and it was important that he or she look good in it, be comfortable in it and enjoy the ride, so to speak. The 65 Mustang and its predecessors also helped to represent the economic status and special interests of its drivers such as the ones shown by sports car drivers.

The rapid growth of population between 1960 and 1970 especially among the young would see a shift in tastes and preferences and this would be reflected in their car purchases and the 65 Mustang in a line of Mustangs would serve to feel those preferences. Other factors during this time that helped the Mustang have a wide acceptance were the increase in college enrolments, growth in multiple-car families and a growing number of women drivers. All these were seen as car buyers and they wanted the best transportation that their money could buy. While the 65 Mustang did not offer all of the product characteristics that people sought for (normally, no car does that), it had many of the generations tastes. As Ford Motor Vice President said, "That is how the Mustang was born and it was designed for a market looking for a car.” The 65 Mustang and its predecessors proved to be just such a car.

The Mustang’s appeal can be seen in its large number of options, in addition to its low-price tag. The 65 Mustang was one of these 60s’ Mustangs that would see cars tailored to individual needs. In addition, the mustang’s extensive package option targeted a large audience as opposed to one specific group. The ‘pony craze’ of the 60s was initiated by the Mustang and this was also the first automobile to be awarded the Tiffany Award for Excellence in American Design. The luxury of the 65 Mustang is particularly suited to a family looking for a second or a third car and also for smaller families. The option of having a custom-made Mustang makes it even more exciting.

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