logging in or signing up Ford Mustang Magic - Lee Iacocca’s Dream ShipCarsNow Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 305 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: May 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description The Ford public relations team kept public interest, awareness and enthusiasm for Mustang boiling long after vehicles arrived in dealer showrooms. http://www.shipcarsnow.com Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Ford Mustang Magic – Lee Iacocca’s Dream : Ford Mustang Magic – Lee Iacocca’s Dream May 24, 2010 The Buzz Never Faded : The Buzz Never Faded The Ford public relations team kept public interest, awareness and enthusiasm for Mustang boiling long after vehicles arrived in dealer showrooms. Official Pace Car – Indy 500 : Official Pace Car – Indy 500 On May 30th 1964, Mustang was named the official pace car for the 1964 Indy 500. A white Mustang convertible led the Indianapolis field around the track on Memorial Day. Ford also built another 35 convertibles and 195 hardtops with the same Indy Car color scheme. The convertibles were later sold at premium prices and the hardtops were given away in dealer-sponsored contests. A Legend Was Born : A Legend Was Born Mustang was such a runaway success that it racked up over 22,000 sales orders on its first day. Coupes and convertibles built between mid-April and mid-August 1964 are known as 1964 ½ models. 1965 brought few changes, with the exception of a new Fastback model. Industry Setting Records : Industry Setting Records An industry-record of 680,989 first-year sales includes both 1964 ½ and 1965 Mustangs sold from April 1964 to September 1965. The one millionth Mustang was built in March 1966. Lee Iacocca’s Dream : Lee Iacocca’s Dream Ford Motor Company designers and engineers gave Lee Iacocca’s dream of a well-styled, fun-to-drive compact car that would appeal to America’s growing number of Baby Boomers an undeniable shape and style all its own. A PR Sensation : A PR Sensation An army of reporters, journalists and buff book writers built buyer anticipation and excitement to a fever pitch. Everyone Was On Board : Everyone Was On Board An entire nation eagerly embraced it and welcomed it into their driveways all across the American landscape. Mustang Sally : Mustang Sally And later, a soul singer and songwriter named Wilson Pickett would even give it a voice when he recorded a hit rock and roll anthem entitled Mustang Sally. About : About We are a Union Pacific Company Trusted name & leader in transportation Delivering over 6 million cars annually We deliver autos nationwide Speedy truck delivery Economical and green rail options We make it easy to ship cars! Easy-to-use, no hassle, online www.shipcarsnow.com One call, we do it all 1-866-207-3360 **Wally Koster is a freelance writer with over 40 years of automotive experience. You do not have the permission to view this presentation. In order to view it, please contact the author of the presentation.
Ford Mustang Magic - Lee Iacocca’s Dream ShipCarsNow Download Post to : URL : Related Presentations : Share Add to Flag Embed Email Send to Blogs and Networks Add to Channel Uploaded from authorPOINT lite Insert YouTube videos in PowerPont slides with aS Desktop Copy embed code: (To copy code, click on the text box) Embed: URL: Thumbnail: WordPress Embed Customize Embed The presentation is successfully added In Your Favorites. Views: 305 Category: Entertainment License: All Rights Reserved Like it (1) Dislike it (0) Added: May 25, 2010 This Presentation is Public Favorites: 0 Presentation Description The Ford public relations team kept public interest, awareness and enthusiasm for Mustang boiling long after vehicles arrived in dealer showrooms. http://www.shipcarsnow.com Comments Posting comment... Premium member Presentation Transcript Ford Mustang Magic – Lee Iacocca’s Dream : Ford Mustang Magic – Lee Iacocca’s Dream May 24, 2010 The Buzz Never Faded : The Buzz Never Faded The Ford public relations team kept public interest, awareness and enthusiasm for Mustang boiling long after vehicles arrived in dealer showrooms. Official Pace Car – Indy 500 : Official Pace Car – Indy 500 On May 30th 1964, Mustang was named the official pace car for the 1964 Indy 500. A white Mustang convertible led the Indianapolis field around the track on Memorial Day. Ford also built another 35 convertibles and 195 hardtops with the same Indy Car color scheme. The convertibles were later sold at premium prices and the hardtops were given away in dealer-sponsored contests. A Legend Was Born : A Legend Was Born Mustang was such a runaway success that it racked up over 22,000 sales orders on its first day. Coupes and convertibles built between mid-April and mid-August 1964 are known as 1964 ½ models. 1965 brought few changes, with the exception of a new Fastback model. Industry Setting Records : Industry Setting Records An industry-record of 680,989 first-year sales includes both 1964 ½ and 1965 Mustangs sold from April 1964 to September 1965. The one millionth Mustang was built in March 1966. Lee Iacocca’s Dream : Lee Iacocca’s Dream Ford Motor Company designers and engineers gave Lee Iacocca’s dream of a well-styled, fun-to-drive compact car that would appeal to America’s growing number of Baby Boomers an undeniable shape and style all its own. A PR Sensation : A PR Sensation An army of reporters, journalists and buff book writers built buyer anticipation and excitement to a fever pitch. Everyone Was On Board : Everyone Was On Board An entire nation eagerly embraced it and welcomed it into their driveways all across the American landscape. Mustang Sally : Mustang Sally And later, a soul singer and songwriter named Wilson Pickett would even give it a voice when he recorded a hit rock and roll anthem entitled Mustang Sally. About : About We are a Union Pacific Company Trusted name & leader in transportation Delivering over 6 million cars annually We deliver autos nationwide Speedy truck delivery Economical and green rail options We make it easy to ship cars! Easy-to-use, no hassle, online www.shipcarsnow.com One call, we do it all 1-866-207-3360 **Wally Koster is a freelance writer with over 40 years of automotive experience.