Mustang Trivia

* Born in April of 1964
* Cars made before September of 1964 are considered 1964 1/2
* 1964 1/2 models included only the convertible and coupe
* Fastback was introduced in the 1965 model year
* 1964 1/2 through 1966
o Carroll Shelby introduced his GT-350's in fastback model (six convertibles exist from '6 6)
o Engine options were:
+ 260 V-8 (early)
+ 200 Six Cylinder (4 lug wheels)
+ 200 Horsepower 289 (C-Code)
+ 225 Horsepower 289 (A-Code)
+ 271 Horsepower 289 (K-Code) (aka Hi-po 289) 
o GT package is second only to GT-350 in desirability and value today 
* 1967 through 1968 (they were a little bigger)
o Shelby GT-350 was joined by the GT-500 (big block) in this era
o Shelby also added a convertible to his offerings
o Largely due to consumer outcry started in Hot Rod magazine, a 428 was added in 1968
o 428 Cobra Jet was a success and one of the fastest things on the street
o You could order a Mustang and have the dealer put a 427 into it
o The age of the "Specials" arrive: California, High Country 
* 1969 through 1970 (even larger this time)
o Mach I is introduced
o Boss 302 is introduced
o Boss 429 is introduced, women pick up children off the street
o Shelby's get completely civilized, Shelby himself turns the program over to Ford
o Body styles increase: Sportsroof, Coupe, Grande, and Convertible
o Options go ballistic: GT, Mach, Boss, Grande, Specials, etc. etc. etc. 
* 1971 through 1973 (REALLY Big!)
o Boss 429 and Boss 302 are replaced by Boss 351
o 429 is normal engine option
o Shelby Mustangs are no more
o The age of the classic Mustang is drawn to an end (sniff)