On April 16, 1964, the Ford Motor Company officially unveiled the Mustang at the New York World's Fair, marking a significant moment in American automotive history. With its sporty design and affordable price, the Mustang quickly captured the hearts of consumers.

The unveiling took place at the Grand Prix Motorama auto show in New York, featuring sleek styling by designer Gregory Wilcox and innovative engineering by Lee Iacocca. The car was partially inspired by the Cuban T-Bird and highlighted a new genre of vehicles known as 'pony cars.'

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