Mustang Makes a Splash at Disney Fan Event

Mustang display at 1964 World's Fair

For me, the panel discussion was easy - the World's Fair and the Mustang introduction created the first chapter in the lore of the Mustang as the car for every generation. The styling was so perfect for that place and time that the car cemented the public's imagination of what a sporty car should be. Just as it has for each subsequent generation. The chatter in the green room backstage felt like many Mustang meets I've been to. Everyone had their Mustang story, and Leonard Maltin even spoke about his regret in selling his 1968 on-stage!

There are few cars in the world that would generate the type of reaction the Mustang did in 1964, and I was struck by the fact that as we celebrate the 60th anniversary, the Mustang is still the sporty car for the newest generation. It was an honor to work with the Archives team at the Walt Disney Company to celebrate this car with all their fans.

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