Some More on That First Ford Mustang-- Part 1

From April Hot Cars "The first Ford Mustang sold in the U.S. still belongs to the original owner" by Paul Stadden.

**  The first Ford Mustang sold in the United States went to owner Gail Wise on April 15, 1964, two days before its official release.

**  Despite being based on the Falcon, the 1964.5 Mustang was designed to be sporty and option-heavy, making it a hit on the market.

**  After a 27-year hibernation in the late 1970s, Gail's beloved Mustang was restored to its former glory in 2008, solidifying its historical significance.

The 1964 Ford Mustang launch was a major event in the car world, and Ford sold 121,538 Mustangs that year.  

--MusDog

Seven Secret Indy 500 Remnants-- Part 10: House That Stutz Built

THE HOUSE THAT STUTZ BUILT, 3190 N. MERIDIAN STREET.

In the early days of auto racing, the drivers of the cars may not have made much money, but the owners of the companies that built the cars did well.  One of these was Harry C. Stutz, whose eponymous, Indianapolis-based company entered cars in the early Indy 500s, as well as other races, in addition to selling luxury cars to the public.

Stutz built this house in 1919.  Formerly occupied by a nonprofit that helped incarcerated juveniles re-enter society, the house is now owned by the Children's Museum of Indianapolis.  It is not currently in use.  Museum officials declined to say what they intend to do with the house.

I am thinking it must be a mansion.

--CooterManse