Mustang – The First 50 Years

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Review ------ It would be terrific if all automotive history on video was as comprehensive as this one. 4 out of 4 Stars --Hemmings Motor News Mustang: The First 50 Years is a 2-DVD set about the extraordinary 50-year history of the Ford Mustang, from its creation in the early 60s to the 2015 Mustang GT. Designed from the get-go to emphasize both affordability and performance, the Mustang soared in popularity and came to exemplify the Baby Boomers love of life in the fast lane. Its success was also a triumph of marketing, redefining the Ford brand and becoming their most popular car since the Model T. Collectors, automotive enthusiasts, journalists, and former Ford employees (including Mustang designer Gale Halderman) all contribute to this fascinating documentary, interspersed with both archival footage and HD widescreen footage. --James A Cox, The Midwest Book Review Anyone who loves the Ford Mustang will enjoy this history of the original pony car from its long- origins in the early 1960s to the 2015 model that is selling around the globe. Filmmaker Tom McComas interviews a wide-array of enthralled Mustang owners, as well as assorted commentators, authors, journalists, and Ford employees who offer facts and figures, backed with vintage clips and stills (along with contemporary footage) to illustrate the story. Viewers will learn after the dismal failure of the Ford Edsel, a team led by Lee Iacocca created the Mustang, a car that got off to a fast start and never looked back. The film follows the evolution of Mustang at critical stages from the early days of research, development, and first release; through the horsepower wars of the late 1960s and early 70s (most notably racing legend Carroll Shelby and the GT makeover of an already fast car into a force to be reckoned with on both road and continuing refinements. Packed with hot visuals and a turbo-charged narrative, at one point Henry Ford III says, the Mustang is the most important car Ford ever produced, this is a great ride that will surely appeal to car buffs. Highly recommended. Editor s Choice 4 out of 4 Stars --Video Librarian