KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KCTV) – April 17, 1964. Henry Ford II officially unveils the Ford Mustang at the New York World’s Fair. That same day, the Mustang went on sale in Ford dealerships across the nation. Strong first-day demand helped cement its status as one of America’s most iconic new car launches.
Source: This Day in History: Ford Mustang is unveiled at New York World’s Fair
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