23: 1965 Ford Mustang
The original Ford Mustang completely changed what it meant to drive a car. Before the Mustang, for the most part, cars were big and heavy. Ford introduced what was dubbed a “pony” car and the rest was history. The Mustang was lightweight, powered by a V8 engine, and immensely stylish. This very car started a revolution in the automotive industry and pushed GM to design the Camaro (via Mustang Specs).
If the Mustang hadn’t broken so many barriers, drivers may not have ever gotten the excellent pony cars that came out of GM. The Camaro was in many ways a car was a direct correlation to the Mustang. Ford introduced many new features in the Mustang and a whole new generation embraced the lightweight sports car. The 1965 Ford Mustang is still one of the most beautiful muscle cars ever built.