Ford Marks Mustang's 60th Anniversary with Spectacular Special Edition Reveal

Apr 17, 2024 11:34 PM EDT

AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE MUSTANG GT FORD — (Photo : PIXABAY/ingaklas)

Ford Mustang celebrates its Diamond Jubilee, marking 60 incredible years. Ford orchestrates a grand affair in Charlotte, North Carolina, to honor this milestone. The 60th Anniversary Package honors the legendary 1965 Mustang, will be available from Ford. On Wednesday, admirers will be waiting to see a special edition unveiled, a fitting homage to Mustang's long history.

60^th Anniversary Package: Ford Mustang Special Edition

In remembrance of the legendary Mustang's World's Fair 1964 debut, Ford prepares for a unique event at the storied Charlotte Motor Speedway in North Carolina. As shared by Fox Business, Joe Bellino, the Mustang Brand Manager gave them details about this development. He reveals plans for over 2,000 Mustang aficionados and admirers to join.

Attendees will have the unique opportunity to showcase their personal Mustangs, adding a personalized touch to the celebration of the Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary. He mentioned they're planning hot laps in their Mustang Dark Horse around the Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Vaughn Gittin, Jr., and the RTR team will showcase drifting in production Mustangs and race cars. The event will feature the complete Mustang lineup, along with Ford Performance Racing drivers. Additionally, they're set to unveil a highly anticipated new 60th anniversary package.

As per a report by Car and Driver, enthusiasts can anticipate ordering the 60th Anniversary Package during the summer, with production slated for later this year. The price remains undisclosed at this time. Exclusive to GT Premium coupes and convertibles, the 60th Anniversary Package showcases vibrant red, white, or blue hues.

Exterior accents follow a sophisticated gray, red, and silver theme. Notably, attention is drawn to the striking 20-inch dark gravity gray five-spoke wheels, accentuated by red stamped aluminum center caps reminiscent of the 1965 models. Ford also incorporates smoked Nite Pony headlights and a mesh grille design in homage to the 1964 original for the 65th Anniversary edition.

More About This Special Edition

As reported by Motor1.com, the celebratory Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Package offers a limited range of color choices, including white, Race Red, or Vapor Blue. Within this package, enthusiasts can opt for side stripes in either striking red or sleek silver. Delving into the interior, Ford offers a selection of gray, red, or black hues to complement the exterior motif.

Notably, a distinctive serialized 60th Anniversary badge adorns the instrument panel, underscoring the significance of this milestone for Mustang enthusiasts. Beneath its eye-catching look, the Ford Mustang 60th Anniversary Edition stays true to the Mustang GT's performance heritage.

The powerful 5.0-liter V-8 engine that powers this commemorative edition propels an incredible 480 horsepower to the rear wheels. The driving experience is nonetheless remarkable regardless of whether you want the smooth shifts of a 10-speed automatic transmission or the captivating feel of a six-speed manual.

But for those who are considering an EcoBoost or regular GT model, the 60th Anniversary Package's charms are still unattainable because it's only available with the GT Premium model. Ford has announced plans to produce a limited run of just 1,965 Mustangs featuring the exclusive 60th Anniversary Package-a number that pays homage to the year of Mustang's inception.

This deliberate production limit underscores the significance of this milestone for enthusiasts and collectors alike. As anticipation mounts, pricing details for these special edition models are slated to be revealed later in the year, coinciding with their arrival at dealerships as part of the 2025 model lineup.