7 Most Iconic Mustangs
Every Mustang is, in itself, an unforgettable car, but these seven specific models are the most iconic Mustangs ever built.
1. 1968 "Bullitt" Mustang GT390
The 1968 Mustang GT 390 featured in the classic Steve McQueen Warner Bros. film is easily one of the most iconic movie cars of all time. The Highland Green exterior, devoid of any badges, is also one of the most easily recognizable. Bullitt served as the hero car of the film, duking it out with a black Dodge Charger in the streets of San Francisco. The Bullitt Mustang still enjoys tremendous popularity, spawning countless tribute cars and even an official special edition from Ford in 2001, 2008, and 2009.
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2. 1969-1970 Boss 302 Mustang
Like the Bullitt, pretty much everyone who sees a Boss 302 knows what it is. Designed just for the purpose of meeting Trans-Am homologation rules, street versions of the original Boss 302 featured a "Hi-Po" version of the 302, front disc brakes, bigger sway bars, lowered ride height, and a four speed manual transmission. Output was an underrated 290 horsepower. Produced only in 1969 and 1970, Ford brought back the Boss 302 name for another two year production run in 2012 and 2013.
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3. 1969-1970 Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 debuted in 1968 as a 1969 model, offering a number of engines under its hood over the years. The best of the bunch was the 428 Super Cobra Jet, which produced a factory rated 335 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. While many other Mustang special editions were discontinued in the late 60's/early 70's, the Mach 1 lived on (at least in name) through 1978. Ford brought back the legendary moniker in 2003 and 2004 for another special edition.
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4. 1965-1967 Shelby Mustang GT350 Fastback
The original Carroll Shelby performance Mustang, the Shelby GT350, was introduced in 1965 and continued through 1970. The most iconic of these icons though is the original 1965 featuring the instantly recognizable Wimbledon White paint with Guardsman Blue rocker stripes, and LeMans stripes across the top (which only a few of them got). With a souped up version of the 289 V8 putting out over 300hp, Shelby's showroom race car also featured bigger brakes and other handling tweaks. The GT350 moniker was revived by Shelby and Ford in 2011.
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5. 1967-70 Shelby Mustang GT500
The Shelby GT500 bowed in 1967, serving as an even higher performance version of the GT350. With a twin carb 428 under the hood, the GT500 also employed fiberglass body pieces to reduce weight. In 1968, a "KR" (king of the road) version utilized the 428 Cobra Jet with a vastly underrated 335 hp and 440 lb-ft of torque. Production of the original carried on through 1970, and the GT500 name was revived in 2005.
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6. 1969-1970 Boss 429 Mustang
The Boss 429, produced only in 1969 and 1970, is one of the rarest muscle cars ever built, with only 1,358 produced in both years. Ford's desire to build a HEMI engine that could compete with Chrysler's 426 in NASCAR led to the birth of this ultimate Mustang. The 429 was conservatively rated at 375 hp and 450 lb-ft of torque from the factory, but actual output is estimated to be well over 500 hp. That massive power, combined with their rarity, also makes the Boss 429 one of the most valuable Mustangs on the market today.
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7. 1964-1/2 Mustang
Is there really anything more iconic than the original pony car? The Mustang hit the market and quickly became Ford's most successful new car since the Model A. This is the car that gave birth to a movement and lives on today, some 50+ year later. These earliest cars can be spotted by their 170ci six, or 260ci V8, Generator instead of alternator, and production dates in the last few months of 1964, though officially 1965 models.
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