Mustang (1965 to 2021)

Introduced in 1964 (with the unofficial 1964½ launch) and officially entering production for the 1965 model year, the Ford Mustang is one of the most influential cars ever built, credited with creating the pony car segment and reshaping the global performance car landscape. Produced continuously across seven generations, the Mustang has been offered in coupe, fastback, convertible, and hatchback body styles, with an enormous spread of engines and trims ranging from everyday cruisers to serious performance machines. Legendary variants such as the Boss 302, Boss 429, Mach 1, GT, and especially the Shelby Mustangs—developed in collaboration with Shelby American—have cemented the Mustang’s status as a true automotive icon. With over 10 million Mustangs produced worldwide, it stands as one of the best-selling performance cars of all time. In the Australian market, the Mustang holds a unique place in history: first as a coveted import muscle car, and later as an officially sold, factory right-hand-drive performance car, where modern GT and special editions have become some of the most popular performance cars on local roads, blending American muscle heritage with global appeal.