Some More on That First Ford Mustang-- Part 2

But, there had to be a first.

Whether you subscribe to the "the early cars are distinct enough to be called "1964 1/2!" idea or stick to "All the cars before the '66 model year have 1965 VINs!", the first pony car to enter the buyer's hands sold on April 15, 1964.

Call it a "1964 1/2" if it pleases you.

What's really astounding is that the first Ford Mustang buyer in the U.S. still calls it, "mine."

BUT...  

The first Mustang sold in the world was to Eastern Provincial Airways pilot Captain Stanley Tucker, according to CBC, mere hours before Gail Wise bought her blue Mustang convertible.

But Ford managed to convince Tucker to give up his car.

  Today, it's on display at the Henry Ford Museum in Dearborn, Michigan.

But, Tucker was given a fully loaded 1966 Mustang in compensation.

But, Gail Wise (nee Brown) bought that first one with financial aid from her father.  It cost $3,447.50 then ($34,846.75 now).

--RoadTang