Mustang Month
Thursday, July 2nd, 2009By: Jon Bratton
Muscle cars are often referred to as “Pony” cars because of the Mustang. Pony cars are generally described as sports car-like coupes with long hoods and short rear decks. The popularity of the Mustang created a new class of cars and created a platform for cars like the Camaro and Firebird,
both build in response to the popularity of the Mustang.
We always have a few Mustangs in stock here at Duffy’s and have sold more of them than any othermake or model throughout our 27 years in business. Ford knew they had a great car when it debuted on April 17, 1964. The public was excited and over 4 million people went to dealerships to see it. It was a hit for young and old as the baby boomer generation was in the market for a fun “hip” new car. Over 22,000 orders were placed that first day! Ford sold over 417,000 Mustangs in just over a year (a record for any make or model) and 1 million in 18 short months. Just $2,320 could buy a base coupe at the time.
To celebrate this landmark anniversary, we’ve stocked the corral with a couple examples of this popular pony car. We have a first series beautiful blue metallic 65 convertible, a seldom seen 68 fastback with a four speed, a sporty red 70 Mach 1 with shaker hood, and a last of the first series red 73 convertible with low miles. When the 73 came out it was said these cars were an instant collectible as they were never going to make another convertible and Ford did not make one again until 1983. These and other “pony” cars are ready to ride into your own “corral”.
For additional informaton or any questions please contact Jon Bratton (319)364-7000 or email jon@duffys.com.
We always have a few Mustangs in stock here at Duffy’s and have sold more of them than any othermake or model throughout our 27 years in business. Ford knew they had a great car when it debuted on April 17, 1964. The public was excited and over 4 million people went to dealerships to see it. It was a hit for young and old as the baby boomer generation was in the market for a fun “hip” new car. Over 22,000 orders were placed that first day! Ford sold over 417,000 Mustangs in just over a year (a record for any make or model) and 1 million in 18 short months. Just $2,320 could buy a base coupe at the time.
To celebrate this landmark anniversary, we’ve stocked the corral with a couple examples of this popular pony car. We have a first series beautiful blue metallic 65 convertible, a seldom seen 68 fastback with a four speed, a sporty red 70 Mach 1 with shaker hood, and a last of the first series red 73 convertible with low miles. When the 73 came out it was said these cars were an instant collectible as they were never going to make another convertible and Ford did not make one again until 1983. These and other “pony” cars are ready to ride into your own “corral”.
For additional informaton or any questions please contact Jon Bratton (319)364-7000 or email jon@duffys.com.