The Mustang: A Classic Ford Tradition

The love of the classics comes second nature to most car enthusiasts, and you can’t get much more classic than the Mustang. The first Mustang was introduced to the public in 1964. Baby boomers were the major purchasers of the time and wanted something very different from their parents’ cars. Almost instantly, people became passionate about this car, and it sold very well. Besides its sleek design, (at that time, second only to the Corvette) the Mustang was also affordable, which was appealing to buyers.

With the number of Mustangs on the road, they soon became used for racing. The Mustang started out in drag and sports car racing but became well-known in the stock car circuit. The model was perhaps most famously known for being driven by Dick Trickle, who would go on to set a national record with 67 short-track race wins in a single season in 1972.

The Ford Mustang has always had strong competition with Chevrolet (via the Camero) and Pontiac (via the Firebird). After a few generations, Ford decided to make their Mustang larger in response to the competition. They also gradually made the Mustang more stable and comfortable. With numerous awards under its belt spanning decades of production, you can bet we'll be seeing this car for a long time to come.

The Mustang Run

On Saturday, May 21st, Tenvoorde Ford will be hosting our 11th annual Mustang run. It’s quite a sight, watching that many ponies start their engines and be set loose at once - you can see and hear over one hundred Mustangs drive around Central Minnesota. Trust us, you don’t want to miss it!

There will also be a number of great prizes given away at the event - you could win a set of tires from U.S. AutoForce! And when you register and online, you will be entered to win a Power Wheels Mustang valued at $800! (check it out here.)


To register for the Mustang Run in St. Cloud, please visit mnmustangrun.com to sign up.