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Re: Originality

To: Bob Palmer <rpalmer@ames.ucsd.edu>
Subject: Re: Originality
From: Steve Laifman <laifman@flash.net>
Date: Sun, 10 Oct 1999 16:24:02 -0700
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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