A GENIUS PASSES AT 86...THE CREATOR OF THE FORD MUSTANG

In 1964 the Mustang had tons of attention, but what about the man who designed the snappy car? Donald N. frey designed and developed "The Pony Car" and made it one of the biggest success stories in automotive history. The Mustang was borrowed from the Falcon chassis and given newer sleeker lines. Mr frey and his creative team designed the car in eighteen months and made it's grand debut at the New York World's Fair. Ford Motor Co believed they would sell 80,000 Mustangs in its first year. It sold more than a million in two years! Mr Frey went on to other achievements. He became the Chairman of Bell & Howell and also became a member of The World Bank. At his death Mr Frey owned a Mustang which he loved driving fast. 

  

Comments

[Peter]

I have a 1969 Camaro...Who designed that masterpiece?

[suzanne]

My first car was a 1966 mustang. I loved it!! Yellow with black interior. Stick with a V-6. My father would not let me have the v-8 because he felt I would kill myself with it!! My 21st birtday present I will never forget. I sold it for more money than the original price. Now I wish I had never sold it.

[J. E. Knox]

'66 Mustangs never had a V-6 (stock, that is) -- if it was a six, it was a 200-cubic-inch inline 6. Good engine though. My Dad had a '65 Ranchero (Falcon truck) with that same engine (and a stick, like your 'Stang). Very peppy (but it had bad valve seals so it burned oil and fouled spark plugs prodigiously). Now, 'Stangs and Rancheros are big-bux collectors' cars; indeed, it's too bad you sold yours.

[Dru]

I had a 1964 red Mustang with red leather interior. I absolutely loved that car. Unfortunately I don't still have it but I sure wish I did.

[JOE COOK]

IF WE ONLY KNEW THEN WHAT WE KNOW NOW....MINE WAS A 68
POWDER BLUE CONVERTABLE WITH A GLASS BACK WINDOW....
HOW'D THEY DO THAT ANYWAY??? BOUGHT IT USED ABOUT 71 FROM
AN OLDER GUY WHO HAD KEPT IT PERFECT. I PAID $1800 FOR IT!

[Delsie Maidens]

I like that car. But I didn't know the story behind it. Evidently, this car is the most purchased vehicle in the 80s, and it was also the most famous. Well, the rich history of this car definitely makes it an automobile gem.