The facility-dome hood on this sketch is similar to the design on the 2010-2011 Mustang. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
On this early design sketch, the entrance bodywork shaped a single piece hinged on the entrance to show the engine compartment. A 427-cubic inch V8 with 4 carburetors was meant to energy the idea. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
The 2-position hatchback was supposed to accommodate longer objects in a close to horizontal place or open wider for cargo loading. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
Sketch of 1966 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mustang Mach I idea because it was proven at auto exhibits in late 1966 and into 1967. The facility-dome hood from the sketches by no means made it to the present automotive. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
The rear of the 1966-1967 Mustang Mach I had a fastback that sloped all the way down to the top of the decklid and a concave rear fascia just like the 1967 to 1968 manufacturing fashions. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
The Mach 1, because it was proven on the 1967 Detroit Auto Present with a face nearer to manufacturing Mustangs of the time. The low-cut roofline and racing-type gas cap by no means made it to manufacturing, however the hatchback did ultimately arrive on the 1974 Mustang II. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
For the 1968 auto present season, the designers crafted a brand new entrance finish that took inspiration from the 1963 Mustang II idea with its lined headlights and chrome rimmed protruding grille. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
Entrance view of the Mustang Mach I idea with oval headlights just like these used on the primary design mannequin of what would turn out to be the 1965 Mustang. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
The low roofline of the Mustang Mach I is clearly seen on this profile view. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
The rear of the Mustang Mach I traded the dual 3-inch tail-pipes from the sketch for 4 smaller centrally mounted pipes. (Courtesy of Ford Motor Firm)
This text, written by David P. Castro, was initially printed on ClassicCars.com, an editorial associate of Motor Authority.
