Just my two cents worth on the "1964 1/2" Mustang.
I was vacationing in Coranado Island in the summer of '64, when Ford announced
their new Mustang.
As I recall, the ads, and commentary, definitely called it a "64 1/2", as the
"65"
Ford line had not yet been introduced (Fall), and they wanted the public to know
this was a NEW offering. Nobody used to a car intro in summer, although in San
Diego there is not much difference when fall and winter pass through.
I went to the local dealer to see the new car, with that off-red tomato soup
color. Sure looked good.
As I recall, the first ones had 14" wheels, and the later versions were 15" in
1965. Don't know what other differences there might have been, but the "64 1/2"
designation certainly wasn't started during the "classic car" collector's
period,
but was called that at intro.
Any other old sports fans remember that intro????
Steve
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