Ford begins the countdown to the Mustang's 50th anniversary

Turns 50 on April 17, 2014

Ford is gearing up for the Mustang's 50th anniversary by launching a "Mustang Countdown" video series. Designed to reveal stories about the car and the people who love it, the series will explore the Mustang 1 concept, the Flat Rock Assembly Plant and the car's racing pedigree - among other things.

As Ford marketing manager Steve Ling explained “Fans around the world share a passion for Mustang that embodies the freedom of the open road and the spirit of performance driving. The ‘Mustang Countdown’ series is another way in which Ford is honoring that heritage with numerous celebrations over the next year." Since the model was introduced in 1964, Ford has sold over 9.2 million Mustangs.

It has also appeared in more than 3,000 films and TV shows including Bullitt, Drive and Gone in 60 Seconds.

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