Which Ford Motor Company factory produced the first Mustang in 1964?

The Dearborn Assembly Plant produced the first Ford Mustang in 1964. The Michigan factory assembled the early Mustang as Ford prepared its new sporty compact for a major market launch.

Ford unveiled the Mustang at the New York World’s Fair on April 17, 1964. The car was an immediate success, combining sporty styling with components shared with other Ford models to keep development and manufacturing costs under control.

The first production Mustang was a Wimbledon White convertible with a V8 engine, and it was presented to a schoolteacher in Texas. Ford built the Mustang at multiple plants as demand grew, but Dearborn was the site associated with the first production example.

The 1964 Mustang is often called a 1964½ model because it arrived partway through the 1964 calendar year. Ford officially classified the earliest cars as 1965 models, creating the familiar half-year nickname among enthusiasts.