19. Ford Mustang I Concept
The Mustang I concept was a big deal when Ford introduced it in late 1962 as a fully-functional concept vehicle. Interestingly, this was the first time they used the Mustang name. And right from the start, it was clear that the public loved it. For Ford, creating a connection with the Wild West mythology was a great marketing gimmick.
The Mustang I was a two-seater roadster with a rear-mounted V4 engine from Ford Europe. Also, it had a modern wedge-shaped body made out of aluminum. The original idea behind the concept was to develop a small sports car that could compete with European imports like the Triumph TR3 or the MG A. But despite the favorable reaction from car enthusiasts, Ford decided to go the other way.