My grandpa was at that fair, and then just months later bought a similar 64 1/2 Wimbledon white 260 v8 convertible with black interior-he still has it to this day, has been the only owner, daily drove it for decades, and it’s got like 150k miles rolled over on the odometer! I love that car.
Mustangs definitely had front bench seats. I owned a white 1964-1/2 convertible with a blue interior and front bench seat while in college in the early 80's. I loved that car but being in Minnesota the frame rotted out to the point the doors were pinched closed and were the only thing keeping the car from folding in on itself.
Literally a day after moving to the USA my mom went to the NY World’s fair and saw this. My wife’s grandparents had a ‘64 convertible. Her mom is still original owner of her ‘69 fastback and ‘08. I bought a fox body 5.0LX in ‘89 that I had for 20yrs. My wife had a couple of Mustangs (‘91, ‘96) ending with a ‘90 GT convertible. Loved all of the cars!
I was 12 back then and remember having contests with my sister while riding in Dad's 59 Mercury to see who could spot the next Mustang first, sometimes we'd each spot 10 or more on our short trips to the store. Mustang ! we'd shout, lots of fun and a great family memory. We never did spot another 59 Merc though. Owned two 66 GT coupes for over 30 years and a 200 powered 67 Convt, .
I’m 70 years old. Grew up in jersey. My pops brought me to that fair. It was by the stadium. Dad helped my sister get a black mustang. Years later pops gave me mom’s used car. A 66 mercury comet, my first car. 289 V8 automatic.. great memories, Thanks
Jay is the epitome of a gentleman. Even when a guest makes an incorrect statement, such as referring to "knock-off wheels," Jay patiently and politely allows them to express their thoughts, gracefully containing his urge to correct them.
I'm guessing Jay may have been the one who was wrong after listening to the gentleman explain the need for real knock-offs for the World's Fair ride cars. And yes, the hubcaps looked the same.
@@kimosabbe50At 1:07 you can see a close up of the wheel. To my eyes that appears to be a hub cap over a steel wheel and a decorative, non functioning "knock-off" but perhaps I am mistaken. There are also photographs of other purported Worlds Fair Mustangs online, with the hubcaps removed and the standard lugs clearly visible. Furthermore there is little reasoning nor logic behind this as he clearly described that the Mustangs were not moving under their own power. Finally he quotes a figure of 40,000 passengers per vehicle. With 2 to 4 passengers per ride, that would at most amount to 10-20,000 miles at slow rolling speeds not under their own power. Needless to say changing tires would certainly not be a frequent issue if even at all necessary.
I love that they were discussing the Mustang potentially having a bench seat, yet missing the fact that they are SITTING in a Mustang with the optional bench seat. Buckets w/ no console was standard. They are sitting in the Bench Seat with a fold down armrest, which was a rare option.
Yep, this Ford historian didn’t seem nearly as knowledgeable as he should be for his job. Granted, bench seats are incredibly rare. I used to have a 65 Mustang that I restored with my step-dad in the early 90s. We used to buy parts cars for mine, which were restorable cars and should have been, I really wish we wouldn’t have used them for parts, and one of the cars we bought for parts was a Rangoon Red 65 with a bench seat. I think it was the only Mustang I’ve ever personally seen with one. I noticed the bench in this car right away and even commented about it. He also said Mustangs didn’t come with seat belts but I’m positive all did and he didn’t know if the 260 cars had a fender badge and I’m almost positive they did, it looked very similar to the 289 badge but said 260. It seems like if your job is to be a historian for Ford, you should make it a point to know these things, especially for their halo Mustang.
@@xsleep1 I thought that was strange, too. Granted, there are cars with wheels that can be attached with a single spinner, I believe the Cobras are that way, but I’ve never known of any Mustangs including the Shelbys that had them. Now I will say, the hubcap itself looks incredibly flat compared to others I’ve seen, I had a 65 and a 68 that both came with them, so I guess it’s possible they may have did something special with these to attach with a single retaining nut but I can’t imagine they would have. It seems like an awful lot of work for a few demonstrator cars. Besides that, how likely would it be for one of these to have a flat on a low-speed track and even if they did, this is a 6-cylinder so 4-lug. It doesn’t take that long to remove and reinstall 4 lug nuts.
My grandparents had visited the Worlds fair that year and I have photos of their visit. I then grew in a 1964.5 coupe so I'm a huge classic car fan and Own two classic Mustangs. Great video!
I grew up primarily in Detroit during in the 1960s -- Ford's design hey day in my opinion. Mustang of course, but I also like the early Falcons. Ford design overall was so clean, so just right, not fussy as some Ford's later became. My father worked on the line at Louisville Assembly. We moved when the company opened the most advanced new factory in North America in Wixom, Michigan.. Recently I've collected several of Kinsmart's fine metal replicas for my desk and a table. The '65 Mustang, '32 classic Ford coupe, 1949 Woody Station Wagon, 1955 Thunderbird, and 1956 Pickup. Classics all. Postwar vehicles with groundbreaking designs. My father also brought home a turquoise inlaid, Thunderbird hood ornament. The real deal, metal with metal studs that, I think, were melted flat onto the hood. Thank you Mr. Leno for the memories.
When I was a kid, my mom and my aunt and I went to the NY Worlds Fair. I very clearly remember standing in line and getting a ride in the back seat of one of those Mustangs. I couldn't tell you what color, but I LOVED that car. What a great memory to haul back up of when I was with my family. Thank you Jay!
Just when I was worried that A I would know everything we think , A Chevy ad comes up while watching this vid. A sense of renewed freedom brings a smile.
A trip down memory lane. I went to the fair as a teenager in 1964 and I still remember how excited I was to ride in a new Mustang. Thanks for posting this episode!
As was noted elsewhere in the comments many think that the first Mustang sold was to an airline pilot in Newfoundland, Canada. The car was one of the early display models (which were not to be sold) and the displaying dealer mistakenly sold the car! Yes it is on display with its original Newfoundland licence plate at the museum. And I think the VIN actually ends in 001 but I could be mistaken on that. Lastly, I am a late comer to the Mustang family with my '21 convertible but it still is a fun car!! Thanks Jay for the great videos!!
It was the first production Mustang that got sold to a Trans Canada (now Air Canada) pilot. The date of this sale and the date of the sale mentioned is very close - so who actually was the FIRST is debatable. I've seen the Canadian car at the Meadowbrook Concours in Auburn Hills (a show which is now sadly part of history).
Interesting history repeating itself - my Dad bought my mother a 1970 6 cylinder Jade Green Ford Maverick. Later, I was given the car and really loved that car. In it's initial release, the Maverick utilizing the same long hood, short deck design, actually sold MORE vehicles in it's grand opening than the Mustang did! Today, when people restore the Maverick, they look great! Brian in Las Vegas.
I’m 64 years old from Long Island, NY. My earliest memories are visiting the NY World’s Fair in 1964 and 1965. I can still remember riding in those Mustangs with my mom and dad. They didn’t buy one. We got a 1964 Chrysler Newport to replace mom’s 1957 Plymouth Plaza instead. Love your show Jay. Prayers for you and your wife.
I remember as a 9 year old kid going to the Worlds Fair and seeing all the futuristic exhibits and the cars and then actually seeing them in the street!
It's true that the 1965 Mustang was really just a 1964 Falcon wearing an Italian style suit, but Ford did a fantastic job of hiding that fact. To a non-car person looking at a Falcon and Mustang side-by-side it wasn't apparent that the Mustang was a Falcon under the skin.
Bravo J&T《☆》Fantastic episode with the iconic 65 Mustang👍🏾🍺🤳The Straight Six was definitely an easy engine to maintain. I had a 76 F100 Long bed with a 300 CID Straight Six & 3 on the Tree manual shift. It was a decent truck but nothing special. I parked it in 1993 when it wouldn't pass Emissions testing as it kept fouling the #2 spark plug. A guy kept begging me to sell it to him so I sold it for $500. He knew about the engine problem. I saw him at a Jiffy store a few months later & he said the engine blew up. The #2 Piston shattered. He seemed fine with it & even excited to tell me the news. That's Brand Loyalty right there✌🏼😎☯️
I grew up in Corona, Queens right across the street from the 1964-65 NY World's Fair. The Ford pavilion was located in the transportation zone along with Chrysler and GM. I could see all three pavilions from my window on 111st.
When I was young we went to Galpin Ford after the movie Bullet came out went into the showroom and as a 15 year old boy I was in love with the Mustang after sitting in it and feeling that drivers side bucket seat caress and hold my body....it was LOVE ! I have never felt that again ....
That's a beautiful car. And those hubcaps are some of the nicest looking ones ever made. I like that Ford was able to sort of capture the feel of those hubcaps on the wheels of the 2005 Mustang, some even with spinners.
My brother had a 67. I rode the 1st year of high school in it with him .Jay is right. I remember the first time I rode in it how really sports car like it was . I can recall saying to myself, floor it man this thing must be fast. And I love the 67 model year rims .
I have had a few Mustang and currently still own a 68, married with a 65. Still have people who stop us to talk and look at our car. Many kids and adults want pictures in the car. We have put 400 to 500 miles a day on road trips. I love it. I worked for Oldsmobile and drove a Mustang to work. I know just another Mustang story, everyone has one.
Dave, you brought back my memory of the first time I got to ride in a '65 Mustang. It was a snowy day in Jersey and a school teacher offered to drive me home. He had just bought his Mustang and went on and on talking about it. It was a sharp car and from that day onward it became my favorite car of all time. As an adult in my 30's , I met a guy who restored them and had a 65 white & white interior convertible to sell. I didn't buy it then in 1985 and will always regret that decision. It was a gorgeous car. Sometimes you have to jump at a chance. Btw, Mrs. Fear would have been a great name for my 6th grade teacher!
I rode in the Ford Pavilion three times so I could sit in 3 different cars. I was 17 when we drove to the fair from California. I owned a 66 coupe from 1971 to 73. 6 cyl, three speed manual, AM radio and nothing else. Bought and sold it for $600. I now have 2011 and 2019 Mustang convertibles. So much better and safer than the 66. Thanks for this video Jay.
There are very interesting documentaries on the ‘64 fair. One is called “After The Fair” and not only goes over the whole extensive history of the fair, but the fascinating journey that so many pieces from it took afterward, and still exist today across the country. Hidden in plain sight. But it’s pretty amazing what the scope of that event encompassed, and how many things debuted there. Even places like Epcot at Disney World were heavily influenced by it, and permanent spiritual successors. I personally wasn’t even born in ‘64, but I’ve always fantasized about how cool it would have been to attend that event. Especially as a kid. I wish events like it still happened today.
Thanks for pointing out this video. Not only is the car is Jay,s video discussed, but it is interesting to learn how Walt Disney shipped exhibits back to Disneyland in Anaheim. I had no idea Disneyland exhibits I enjoyed as a kid were from the World's Fair in '64.
Cool. I only know about the globe still in a Queens park - has been featured in movies & TV. I’m guessing that was the original WF site? I went to the ‘82 WF in Knoxville TN. There was a robotic arm in the Japanese pavilion- it would create beautiful calligraphy painted on pieces of paper that guests could take home.
@ I wish we had one of those on our trip to Auburn Cord Duesenberg festival one year… our modern car overheated in gridlock traffic. And a guy in a 1930 American Bantam rescued us!!! 😅
Another terrific video and I'm glad that this particular vehicle brings joy to you Mr Leno. These videos are a joy to many people around the world who enjoy watching and learning about stuff they may not have known about. Keep up the good work thanks very much once again. Dennis J Sydney Australia 🦘
I remember that smell of the new Falcon, Dad bought 1960 cream color with grey seats very plain car, loved it, those plastic transparent seat covers looked like bubble wrap, The rubber floor mat made very easy to vacuum. When I bought my first car it was GT 289 with these type wheel covers, fog lights, racing stripes right above rocker panels, exhaust out the out right below bumper with slots, The engine sounded great, It was baby blue with darker blue interior. 140 speedometer. Very fast car, 3 speed was great. Had a lot of fun in Baby.
I was 12 when I went to the NY World's Fair. I saw the mustangs and many other kool things. It was a hot day and I was a big kid so, I got a 25 cent draft at the Shaffer Beer Garden. It was soooo good. The chemical company demonstrations convinced me to be an engineer, which I was for 40 years. I remember our local Ford Dealer having a 1968 St. Patrick's Day Special Mustang for $2350. It was in Kelly Green. Good video. Good Luck, Rick
I bet that’s the plant where Carroll Shelby got all of his Mustangs from. I believe the factory where he modified the Shelby Mustangs in the 60s was in the area. Today, the Shelby American factory is in Las Vegas near the NASCAR track.
We went to the fair. I was pretty young and don't remember much, but I do remember riding around the Ford pavilion. They gave people a glow in the dark keychain I think.
Hey Jay- take it easy man. I heard of your fall. Come on man! How you going to drive with a patch…we need you man! Take care of yourself….also- love this piece of history of a car!
That was a great moment. I was getting all nostalgic as I was listening to the stories, then he said that people would steal from the cars, and it burst my nostalgia balloon ("oh hell, people have always sucked"). Jay follows up with a quick story using humor to make a point. And just like that, I was laughing and out of my funk. And this is what humor does, it's great. Thanks, guys.
I remember the day I saw my first white Mustang in 1965 as a boy. It was awesome, the look, the stance, the difference to anything before, the advertising, which was everywhere at the time. Thanks.
I have the Mustang my Dad bought new in '64. The build date is April 17,1964 which was introduction day at the World's Fair and in showrooms. The Dynasty Green paint with white interior and soft top still gets thumbs up from even guys in Ferrari's .
I owned a 1966 Convertible for about 18 years, with a 289, factory Air (which was under the center of the dash) and Bench seats. I had never seen another Mustang with bench seats, but I recall seeing a stat that in 1966 1/2 of 1% were sold that way. It was a great car and everyone enjoyed it, especially the ladies. Loved that car, it was light yellow with the parchment (very light tan/yellow) interior. In a pinch you could get 6 people or 3 couples in it. When you were not using the center of the seat you had a nice armrest, and while sitting in the driver or right passenger seats they still felt like bucket seats. It really was a nice car. Thanks Jay for the trip down memory lane.
Interesting stuff! The Mustang is a Master Class in marketing. Studebaker offered their midsized Lark in 1959 with a V8, but they didn't market it as a sporty car.
I had a '66 convertible Mustang. Sold it in'72. Sometimes I wish I hadn't. But my 289 engine was not very peppy. The girls liked it too. Lots of great memories cruising down Whittier Blvd in 1968.
Was just a young boy at the NY World's Fair in 64. But after we returned home father ordered a 64 1/2 mustang convertible from the dealer. Had to wait several months for the car. In 72 it ended up being my car. It had the 3 spd manual, and the 170 ci 6 cyl, 1st gear wasn't synchro but the 3rd gear was a 1/1 ratio. The highway gas mileage was amazing on that car.
@@MrSloika One of those bench seat models is what arrived at the Ford dealer in my little hometown when the Mustang was announced. It was in Wimbledon White. My father got an Econoline pickup (with the quarter windows in the cab) in Wimbledon White (still my favorite Ford color)...Another Ford based on the Falcon chassis.
@@MrSloika Thanks for sharing the number built. I knew they were incredibly rare. Back in the very early 90s, I began restoring my 65 Mustang with my stepdad. We purchased a few parts cars to help with the task, one was a 65 6-cylinder car that had the bench seat. I was shocked when I saw it. It was Rangoon Red with a black interior and I believe all of the upholstery was in pretty good shape in it. I think even then I knew it had to be special and researched it as best as I could back before having internet and even then I knew they were rare but don’t think I ever knew the number built with the option. Thanks for sharing that. I know that one car was the only one I’ve ever personally seen and sat in that had a bench. I really wish we would’ve saved it.
@@brian5o When I was a kid in the 70s early Mustangs with the 170 cube six engines and cars with bench seats were worthless. Today collectors paid good money for them.
Glad that you mentioned those hubcaps since I also knew that they were 1966 hubcaps. And also the Ford person was incorrect since the 260 did have the badge on the front render similar to the 289. I still own a 1966 coupe with a 200 cu 6 cylinder that my dad bought new in 1966.
EPIC 1965 World's fair the year I was born & now I own a 2016 Oxford White Mustang GT manual W/ Borla ATAK-Cat-Back sounds awesome Only 12K miles I love the Mustang! TY Jay great info on the "KingsFord" charcoal never new this!🤔
A friend saw this at the Worlds fair. Has old Fords, but didn’t become a Mustang fan. I can still recreate the day I went with my father and picked up a Mustang in 1965. His father bought a gold one that year also. Both were three speed manual cats
We have a (restored) 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible V8. It is a pleasure to drive. It brings smiles wherever we go. Mostly to Dairy Queen and only on dry days. It was sold new in Detroit and was badly rusted out. The body is about 35% Chinesium but the restoration has won kudos from our local experts.
I went for a ride at the Worlds Fair in New York sitting in a white Mustang. I never thought of taking a piece of the car as a keepsake though. The ride was thrilling enough for a 13 year old gearhead kid.
Funny enough when I was young I ended up with my sisters hand me down 68 camaro which my dad had completely refurbished needless to say the car was awesome so this made me partial to camaro's, this said I do appreciate some of the mustang''s and in particular the 70's mustang mach1of which I have noticed that Jay doesn't have one.. Anyway thats another story and this show is great
I was in one or two of those Mustangs at the Ford Pavillion when I was 15. Little did I know I’d be working for Ford as a mechanic 6 years later. I used to laugh how the ‘Stang had a Falcon dash cluster & heater controls. Exact same! I ended up buying a ‘69 Fastback SCJ with a 428. I put on a Holley dual feed dual pump carb on without a choke. With no choke it would run lean on startup & a flame would shoot out the hood scoop. Looked SO cool at night!!! I put on sports slats on the rear glass. It was a hot looking car & left lotsa rubber with its 4.30 posi rear. Wish I had it now.
My grandpa was at that fair, and then just months later bought a similar 64 1/2 Wimbledon white 260 v8 convertible with black interior-he still has it to this day, has been the only owner, daily drove it for decades, and it’s got like 150k miles rolled over on the odometer! I love that car.
Great story! Thanks heaps ❤
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Tell him you want it when he passes and how much it means to you and you'll take care of it
Wow thats cool would love to see a video here on youtube from the car
Mustangs definitely had front bench seats. I owned a white 1964-1/2 convertible with a blue interior and front bench seat while in college in the early 80's. I loved that car but being in Minnesota the frame rotted out to the point the doors were pinched closed and were the only thing keeping the car from folding in on itself.
Literally a day after moving to the USA my mom went to the NY World’s fair and saw this. My wife’s grandparents had a ‘64 convertible. Her mom is still original owner of her ‘69 fastback and ‘08. I bought a fox body 5.0LX in ‘89 that I had for 20yrs. My wife had a couple of Mustangs (‘91, ‘96) ending with a ‘90 GT convertible. Loved all of the cars!
I was 12 back then and remember having contests with my sister while riding in Dad's 59 Mercury to see who could spot the next Mustang first, sometimes we'd each spot 10 or more on our short trips to the store. Mustang ! we'd shout, lots of fun and a great family memory. We never did spot another 59 Merc though. Owned two 66 GT coupes for over 30 years and a 200 powered 67 Convt, .
I’m 70 years old. Grew up in jersey. My pops brought me to that fair. It was by the stadium. Dad helped my sister get a black mustang. Years later pops gave me mom’s used car. A 66 mercury comet, my first car. 289 V8 automatic.. great memories, Thanks
Jay Leno has a way of making an ordinary kind of car into a very interesting car just by telling its story. Thank you!
Ain’t that ordinary.
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Jay is the epitome of a gentleman. Even when a guest makes an incorrect statement, such as referring to "knock-off wheels," Jay patiently and politely allows them to express their thoughts, gracefully containing his urge to correct them.
I'm guessing Jay may have been the one who was wrong after listening to the gentleman explain the need for real knock-offs for the World's Fair ride cars.
And yes, the hubcaps looked the same.
@@kimosabbe50At 1:07 you can see a close up of the wheel. To my eyes that appears to be a hub cap over a steel wheel and a decorative, non functioning "knock-off" but perhaps I am mistaken. There are also photographs of other purported Worlds Fair Mustangs online, with the hubcaps removed and the standard lugs clearly visible. Furthermore there is little reasoning nor logic behind this as he clearly described that the Mustangs were not moving under their own power. Finally he quotes a figure of 40,000 passengers per vehicle. With 2 to 4 passengers per ride, that would at most amount to 10-20,000 miles at slow rolling speeds not under their own power. Needless to say changing tires would certainly not be a frequent issue if even at all necessary.
I love that they were discussing the Mustang potentially having a bench seat, yet missing the fact that they are SITTING in a Mustang with the optional bench seat. Buckets w/ no console was standard. They are sitting in the Bench Seat with a fold down armrest, which was a rare option.
Bench seats were definitely available. My neighbor had an early mustang with the front bench seat.
Yep, this Ford historian didn’t seem nearly as knowledgeable as he should be for his job.
Granted, bench seats are incredibly rare. I used to have a 65 Mustang that I restored with my step-dad in the early 90s. We used to buy parts cars for mine, which were restorable cars and should have been, I really wish we wouldn’t have used them for parts, and one of the cars we bought for parts was a Rangoon Red 65 with a bench seat. I think it was the only Mustang I’ve ever personally seen with one.
I noticed the bench in this car right away and even commented about it.
He also said Mustangs didn’t come with seat belts but I’m positive all did and he didn’t know if the 260 cars had a fender badge and I’m almost positive they did, it looked very similar to the 289 badge but said 260.
It seems like if your job is to be a historian for Ford, you should make it a point to know these things, especially for their halo Mustang.
Would make sense for the Worlds Fair car to seat 3 across. A couple with a young kid could ride in it.
@@brian5o I also don't know how a fake spinner on the hubcap would allow you to change the tire faster on the ride.
@@xsleep1 I thought that was strange, too. Granted, there are cars with wheels that can be attached with a single spinner, I believe the Cobras are that way, but I’ve never known of any Mustangs including the Shelbys that had them.
Now I will say, the hubcap itself looks incredibly flat compared to others I’ve seen, I had a 65 and a 68 that both came with them, so I guess it’s possible they may have did something special with these to attach with a single retaining nut but I can’t imagine they would have. It seems like an awful lot of work for a few demonstrator cars. Besides that, how likely would it be for one of these to have a flat on a low-speed track and even if they did, this is a 6-cylinder so 4-lug. It doesn’t take that long to remove and reinstall 4 lug nuts.
My grandparents had visited the Worlds fair that year and I have photos of their visit. I then grew in a 1964.5 coupe so I'm a huge classic car fan and Own two classic Mustangs. Great video!
I grew up primarily in Detroit during in the 1960s -- Ford's design hey day in my opinion. Mustang of course, but I also like the early Falcons. Ford design overall was so clean, so just right, not fussy as some Ford's later became. My father worked on the line at Louisville Assembly. We moved when the company opened the most advanced new factory in North America in Wixom, Michigan.. Recently I've collected several of Kinsmart's fine metal replicas for my desk and a table. The '65 Mustang, '32 classic Ford coupe, 1949 Woody Station Wagon, 1955 Thunderbird, and 1956 Pickup. Classics all. Postwar vehicles with groundbreaking designs. My father also brought home a turquoise inlaid, Thunderbird hood ornament. The real deal, metal with metal studs that, I think, were melted flat onto the hood. Thank you Mr. Leno for the memories.
When I was a kid, my mom and my aunt and I went to the NY Worlds Fair. I very clearly remember standing in line and getting a ride in the back seat of one of those Mustangs. I couldn't tell you what color, but I LOVED that car. What a great memory to haul back up of when I was with my family. Thank you Jay!
I had the same experience!
I was born in NYC and was there. I have pictures of the Ford Pavilion / Ford Rotunda and this car taken at the fair. I remember it very well.
I'll bet no one will restore that soulless Tesla creeping up on them at the intersection in 50 years! Thanks for the video Jay!
That junk will be scrap metal in 5 years. Or BBQ offering.
Just when I was worried that A I would know everything we think , A Chevy ad comes up while watching this vid. A sense of renewed freedom brings a smile.
My eighth grade class trip was to the worlds fair in 1964 and I visited the Ford pavilion and rode in one of the mustangs and was very impressed.
One of the best of Jay Leno‘s Garage reports. Jay is a happy man, very kind Ford representative. Great!
I remember the Mustang on the turntable at the World's Fair , it changed my life!
yes, what a great year it was
A trip down memory lane. I went to the fair as a teenager in 1964 and I still remember how excited I was to ride in a new Mustang. Thanks for posting this episode!
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As was noted elsewhere in the comments many think that the first Mustang sold was to an airline pilot in Newfoundland, Canada. The car was one of the early display models (which were not to be sold) and the displaying dealer mistakenly sold the car! Yes it is on display with its original Newfoundland licence plate at the museum. And I think the VIN actually ends in 001 but I could be mistaken on that. Lastly, I am a late comer to the Mustang family with my '21 convertible but it still is a fun car!! Thanks Jay for the great videos!!
It was the first production Mustang that got sold to a Trans Canada (now Air Canada) pilot. The date of this sale and the date of the sale mentioned is very close - so who actually was the FIRST is debatable. I've seen the Canadian car at the Meadowbrook Concours in Auburn Hills (a show which is now sadly part of history).
I'm glad even though roadkill is done jay is still able to teach me obscure car facts
Interesting history repeating itself - my Dad bought my mother a 1970 6 cylinder Jade Green Ford Maverick. Later, I was given the car and really loved that car. In it's initial release, the Maverick utilizing the same long hood, short deck design, actually sold MORE vehicles in it's grand opening than the Mustang did! Today, when people restore the Maverick, they look great! Brian in Las Vegas.
I’m 64 years old from Long Island, NY. My earliest memories are visiting the NY World’s Fair in 1964 and 1965. I can still remember riding in those Mustangs with my mom and dad. They didn’t buy one. We got a 1964 Chrysler Newport to replace mom’s 1957 Plymouth Plaza instead. Love your show Jay. Prayers for you and your wife.
That's where it all began, great history for a legend.
Jay reliving his Childhood.
I remember as a 9 year old kid going to the Worlds Fair and seeing all the futuristic exhibits and the cars and then actually seeing them in the street!
Remember, actually saw, the Mustang debut at the World's Fair. And rode this ride. Wonderful memories, Jay.
Cousin traded in 64. TBIRD for. 66. Mustang. Coupe
My Dad bought one in ‘65. That started my passion for cars.
nice
Its hard to convey this sort of history tidbits better than with anecdotes from those who were there 😊
I was born in 1964. This is the car of my childhood. Always a special place in my heart.. 💜💜
It's true that the 1965 Mustang was really just a 1964 Falcon wearing an Italian style suit, but Ford did a fantastic job of hiding that fact. To a non-car person looking at a Falcon and Mustang side-by-side it wasn't apparent that the Mustang was a Falcon under the skin.
I’m not a Ford guy but this Mustang was an eye opener.
Bravo J&T《☆》Fantastic episode with the iconic 65 Mustang👍🏾🍺🤳The Straight Six was definitely an easy engine to maintain. I had a 76 F100 Long bed with a 300 CID Straight Six & 3 on the Tree manual shift. It was a decent truck but nothing special. I parked it in 1993 when it wouldn't pass Emissions testing as it kept fouling the #2 spark plug. A guy kept begging me to sell it to him so I sold it for $500. He knew about the engine problem. I saw him at a Jiffy store a few months later & he said the engine blew up. The #2 Piston shattered. He seemed fine with it & even excited to tell me the news. That's Brand Loyalty right there✌🏼😎☯️
I grew up in Corona, Queens right across the street from the 1964-65 NY World's Fair. The Ford pavilion was located in the transportation zone along with Chrysler and GM. I could see all three pavilions from my window on 111st.
When I was young we went to Galpin Ford after the movie Bullet came out went into the showroom and as a 15 year old boy I was in love with the Mustang after sitting in it and feeling that drivers side bucket seat caress and hold my body....it was LOVE ! I have never felt that again ....
That's a beautiful car. And those hubcaps are some of the nicest looking ones ever made. I like that Ford was able to sort of capture the feel of those hubcaps on the wheels of the 2005 Mustang, some even with spinners.
My brother had a 67. I rode the 1st year of high school in it with him .Jay is right. I remember the first time I rode in it how really sports car like it was . I can recall saying to myself, floor it man this thing must be fast. And I love the 67 model year rims .
200 six had 7 main bearings - a super smooth engine
And no valve guides. The valves ran in the cast iron not bronze guides. After about 30,000 miles they were worn out. You know OUT OF WARRANTY........
@@brettmacdonald6777 I got 190K out of mine before it died
I have had a few Mustang and currently still own a 68, married with a 65. Still have people who stop us to talk and look at our car. Many kids and adults want pictures in the car. We have put 400 to 500 miles a day on road trips. I love it. I worked for Oldsmobile and drove a Mustang to work. I know just another Mustang story, everyone has one.
Jay is a national treasure, he'll have to be preserved. (PS: It sounds like it needs a new muffler)
60 years old and still a very good-looking car! Mrs. Fear was my 7th grade teacher in 1965 and she had a new Mustang.
Dave, you brought back my memory of the first time I got to ride in a '65 Mustang.
It was a snowy day in Jersey and a school teacher offered to drive me home. He had just bought his Mustang and went on and on talking about it.
It was a sharp car and from that day onward it became my favorite car of all time. As an adult in my 30's , I met a guy who restored them and had a 65 white & white interior convertible to sell. I didn't buy it then in 1985 and will always regret that decision. It was a gorgeous car. Sometimes you have to jump at a chance.
Btw, Mrs. Fear would have been a great name for my 6th grade teacher!
@@MusicMan-cv1wr Nothing to fear but Fear herself:)
The first mustangs in 1964 that had 260's did have 260 badging on the front fenders.
The original design of the Ford Mustang is just so very perfect. Who wouldn't want to own one of these classics?
I rode in the Ford Pavilion three times so I could sit in 3 different cars. I was 17 when we drove to the fair from California. I owned a 66 coupe from 1971 to 73. 6 cyl, three speed manual, AM radio and nothing else. Bought and sold it for $600. I now have 2011 and 2019 Mustang convertibles. So much better and safer than the 66. Thanks for this video Jay.
There are very interesting documentaries on the ‘64 fair. One is called “After The Fair” and not only goes over the whole extensive history of the fair, but the fascinating journey that so many pieces from it took afterward, and still exist today across the country. Hidden in plain sight. But it’s pretty amazing what the scope of that event encompassed, and how many things debuted there. Even places like Epcot at Disney World were heavily influenced by it, and permanent spiritual successors. I personally wasn’t even born in ‘64, but I’ve always fantasized about how cool it would have been to attend that event. Especially as a kid. I wish events like it still happened today.
Thanks for pointing out this video. Not only is the car is Jay,s video discussed, but it is interesting to learn how Walt Disney shipped exhibits back to Disneyland in Anaheim. I had no idea Disneyland exhibits I enjoyed as a kid were from the World's Fair in '64.
Cool. I only know about the globe still in a Queens park - has been featured in movies & TV. I’m guessing that was the original WF site? I went to the ‘82 WF in Knoxville TN. There was a robotic arm in the Japanese pavilion- it would create beautiful calligraphy painted on pieces of paper that guests could take home.
@ I wish we had one of those on our trip to Auburn Cord Duesenberg festival one year… our modern car overheated in gridlock traffic. And a guy in a 1930 American Bantam rescued us!!! 😅
Interesting and respectful that the archives let Jay Leno espouse all his historical information
Another terrific video and I'm glad that this particular vehicle brings joy to you Mr Leno. These videos are a joy to many people around the world who enjoy watching and learning about stuff they may not have known about.
Keep up the good work thanks very much once again.
Dennis J
Sydney Australia 🦘
Wow, I rode in one of those cars!!! I was 10 years old , from New Haven CT!!! We went to the Worlds Fair twice!!! It was so thrilling at the time!!
That’s lucky 2x wow 😮
Same here, I just don't remember which model Ford we were in. I was around that same age.
@@TractorMonkeywithJL they had some T-Birds and Fairlanes too...All Convertibles...
I, too, was at the World's Fair in '64 and also rode in a white convertible Mustang! Great memories!
LOVE any episode with historical content and the storytelling. Very cool 👍🏻
I remember that smell of the new Falcon, Dad bought 1960 cream color with grey seats very plain car, loved it, those plastic transparent seat covers looked like bubble wrap, The rubber floor mat made very easy to vacuum. When I bought my first car it was GT 289 with these type wheel covers, fog lights, racing stripes right above rocker panels, exhaust out the out right below bumper with slots, The engine sounded great, It was baby blue with darker blue interior. 140 speedometer. Very fast car, 3 speed was great. Had a lot of fun in Baby.
I was 12 when I went to the NY World's Fair. I saw the mustangs and many other kool things. It was a hot day and I was a big kid so, I got a 25 cent draft at the Shaffer Beer Garden. It was soooo good. The chemical company demonstrations convinced me to be an engineer, which I was for 40 years. I remember our local Ford Dealer having a 1968 St. Patrick's Day Special Mustang for $2350. It was in Kelly Green. Good video. Good Luck, Rick
I love that Mustang! Great video! Jay!
My cousin had one of these when I was about 8 years old, so magical at the time, magical is how I define the memory. Love that Bullitt car too.
My '65 Mustang Fastback was made at the San Jose, CA plant and was also in the background in a scene from the movie Bullitt. Mustangs are America.
I bet that’s the plant where Carroll Shelby got all of his Mustangs from. I believe the factory where he modified the Shelby Mustangs in the 60s was in the area.
Today, the Shelby American factory is in Las Vegas near the NASCAR track.
@@brian5o 5R07K.
the beginning FORD serial number of all 65 Shelby s.Yes . Started Life, in San Jose..
Jay is looking slim and fit. Nice! More power!
This car takes me back.......Thank you Jay....
Old F-4 pilot Shoe🇺🇸
We went to the fair. I was pretty young and don't remember much, but I do remember riding around the Ford pavilion. They gave people a glow in the dark keychain I think.
I got a 65 mustang for high school graduation - six cylinder, 13 inch, four bolt wheels and a four speed on the floor.
Hey Jay- take it easy man. I heard of your fall. Come on man! How you going to drive with a patch…we need you man!
Take care of yourself….also- love this piece of history of a car!
That was a great moment. I was getting all nostalgic as I was listening to the stories, then he said that people would steal from the cars, and it burst my nostalgia balloon ("oh hell, people have always sucked").
Jay follows up with a quick story using humor to make a point. And just like that, I was laughing and out of my funk. And this is what humor does, it's great. Thanks, guys.
I agree that the first ones were the best looking, and it's soooo good to see one restored to totally original!
Automotive History is just Friggn' cool. Learning the interaction between Men (and Women) and Machine, the thoughts and ideas.
I remember the day I saw my first white Mustang in 1965 as a boy. It was awesome, the look, the stance, the difference to anything before, the advertising, which was everywhere at the time. Thanks.
Great episode , really enjoyable to watch and listen to . thanks Jay
I have the Mustang my Dad bought new in '64. The build date is April 17,1964 which was introduction day at the World's Fair and in showrooms. The Dynasty Green paint with white interior and soft top still gets thumbs up from even guys in Ferrari's .
I owned a 1966 Convertible for about 18 years, with a 289, factory Air (which was under the center of the dash) and Bench seats. I had never seen another Mustang with bench seats, but I recall seeing a stat that in 1966 1/2 of 1% were sold that way. It was a great car and everyone enjoyed it, especially the ladies. Loved that car, it was light yellow with the parchment (very light tan/yellow) interior. In a pinch you could get 6 people or 3 couples in it. When you were not using the center of the seat you had a nice armrest, and while sitting in the driver or right passenger seats they still felt like bucket seats. It really was a nice car.
Thanks Jay for the trip down memory lane.
The most enjoyable car postings are from Jay
For me, definately the Mustang IS the one. Especially those with the style shown here!
Interesting stuff! The Mustang is a Master Class in marketing. Studebaker offered their midsized Lark in 1959 with a V8, but they didn't market it as a sporty car.
I might have ridden in that car too. I went on that ride with my parents.
I hope Jay is alright after that fall, wish him the best.
I had a '66 convertible Mustang. Sold it in'72. Sometimes I wish I hadn't. But my 289 engine was not very peppy. The girls liked it too. Lots of great memories cruising down Whittier Blvd in 1968.
Was just a young boy at the NY World's Fair in 64. But after we returned home father ordered a 64 1/2 mustang convertible from the dealer. Had to wait several months for the car. In 72 it ended up being my car. It had the 3 spd manual, and the 170 ci 6 cyl, 1st gear wasn't synchro but the 3rd gear was a 1/1 ratio. The highway gas mileage was amazing on that car.
EPIC
They were early 65s. The World's Fair looked towards the possibility of tomorrow
I kind of like the really base model mustang, it’s quite dainty. Very interesting video. Thanks Jay and guest.
OMG I heard about your fall Jay. Get well soon, you are an automotive ICON!!!
This is the pinnacle of Ford’s all time cars! Perfect video timing, just washed and put the 08 Bullitt away for the winter. Thanks Jay. 😎👍😎
Those are 1966 Mustang hubcaps on the "65 . Also, there was a 260 V-8 emblem on Mustangs so equipped.
Yup. Also about 2,000 '65 models came from the factory with a bench seat.
@@MrSloika One of those bench seat models is what arrived at the Ford dealer in my little hometown when the Mustang was announced. It was in Wimbledon White. My father got an Econoline pickup (with the quarter windows in the cab) in Wimbledon White (still my favorite Ford color)...Another Ford based on the Falcon chassis.
@@MrSloika Thanks for sharing the number built. I knew they were incredibly rare.
Back in the very early 90s, I began restoring my 65 Mustang with my stepdad.
We purchased a few parts cars to help with the task, one was a 65 6-cylinder car that had the bench seat. I was shocked when I saw it. It was Rangoon Red with a black interior and I believe all of the upholstery was in pretty good shape in it.
I think even then I knew it had to be special and researched it as best as I could back before having internet and even then I knew they were rare but don’t think I ever knew the number built with the option. Thanks for sharing that.
I know that one car was the only one I’ve ever personally seen and sat in that had a bench. I really wish we would’ve saved it.
@@brian5o When I was a kid in the 70s early Mustangs with the 170 cube six engines and cars with bench seats were worthless. Today collectors paid good money for them.
Glad that you mentioned those hubcaps since I also knew that they were 1966 hubcaps. And also the Ford person was incorrect since the 260 did have the badge on the front render similar to the 289. I still own a 1966 coupe with a 200 cu 6 cylinder that my dad bought new in 1966.
Mustang is THE true American Classic. Here to stay!
Hello Jay. One legend driving another legend ❤ Thanks Jay
I vividly remember my ride in a Mustang at the Ford pavilion at the New York Worlds Fair in 1964. Thanks for rekindling that memory for me.
EPIC 1965 World's fair the year I was born & now I own a 2016 Oxford White Mustang GT manual W/ Borla ATAK-Cat-Back sounds awesome Only 12K miles I love the Mustang! TY Jay great info on the "KingsFord" charcoal never new this!🤔
Great story. And now the Mustang has evoled into a $300,000 GTD monster. Fantastic.
A friend saw this at the Worlds fair. Has old Fords, but didn’t become a Mustang fan. I can still recreate the day I went with my father and picked up a Mustang in 1965. His father bought a gold one that year also. Both were three speed manual cats
Simple and very beautiful.
Wishing you a speedy recovery Jay! Always great watching your videos.
Very nice Jay. I never knew about the 64 Fair exhibit. See, you DO learn something new every day.
history is a wonderful thing
We have a (restored) 1964 1/2 Mustang Convertible V8. It is a pleasure to drive. It brings smiles wherever we go. Mostly to Dairy Queen and only on dry days. It was sold new in Detroit and was badly rusted out. The body is about 35% Chinesium but the restoration has won kudos from our local experts.
I was at the 1964 World’s Fair with my Mom, Dad and brother. I remember seeing the Mustang on the turntable!
Beautiful car! The white on red is just classic!
Jay, I wish you a speedy recovery! 🤕❤
Fascinating thank you😊
I went for a ride at the Worlds Fair in New York sitting in a white Mustang. I never thought of taking a piece of the car as a keepsake though. The ride was thrilling enough for a 13 year old gearhead kid.
Fuel line is looped like that to keep the fuel cool and avoid the heartbreak of vapor-lock.
Such a fun episode!
Thanks. Great eps. 🎉
Great car Lee iacocca did a great job I needed Carroll Shelby to take care of it because it was a secretary's car
Thanks mister Leno!
Funny enough when I was young I ended up with my sisters hand me down 68 camaro which my dad had completely refurbished needless to say the car was awesome so this made me partial to camaro's, this said I do appreciate some of the mustang''s and in particular the 70's mustang mach1of which I have noticed that Jay doesn't have one.. Anyway thats another story and this show is great
WHOA! Now that one is a beauty for sure!! Hello from Center Line, MI
I was in one or two of those Mustangs at the Ford Pavillion when I was 15. Little did I know I’d be working for Ford as a mechanic 6 years later. I used to laugh how the ‘Stang had a Falcon dash cluster & heater controls. Exact same! I ended up buying a ‘69 Fastback SCJ with a 428. I put on a Holley dual feed dual pump carb on without a choke. With no choke it would run lean on startup & a flame would shoot out the hood scoop. Looked SO cool at night!!! I put on sports slats on the rear glass. It was a hot looking car & left lotsa rubber with its 4.30 posi rear. Wish I had it now.