The 1962 Ford Mustang I Concept was a radical, mid-engined two-seater sports car that debuted at the U.S. Grand Prix at Watkins Glen, signaling Ford’s bold vision for a youth-oriented performance vehicle. Though it shared little with the later production Mustang, it introduced the iconic name and galloping pony badge to the world. #ford #mustang #concept #fordmustang #prototype #bigblockgarage #musclecar #americanmuscle #car #cars | Big Block Garage

The Birthplace of a Legend: 1962 Mustang I Inspires the Ford GT40 The 1962 Mustang I is the spark that ignited the creation of the iconic Ford GT40. A treasure trove of drawings and clay models reveals the fascinating evolution from the sleek, prototype Mustang I to the legendary GT40. A few parts of the Mustangs DNA were passed down to the GT40 like the adjustable pedal arrangementand the one piece seat structure. The Mustang I's innovative design and spirit are unmistakably embedded in the GT4