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Here's an odd Mustang that not many really talk about. As Ford was designing the Mustang, there were numerous proposals that it be a two seater, including the first ever concept in 1962 that had a more radical, sports car design. As far as I understand it, a company called Dearborn Steel Tubing, which is now DST Industries, built this in 1964 for a traveling custom car show, the company is a long time Ford supplier and they have prepared many Ford prototypes, concepts, and show vehicles over the years. Then, one of the viewers at the show spotted the two seat shorty Mustang, and decided he had to have it, but he was told it was a one off custom and it was never going to be built to sell. This was intended as sort of a replacement to the first generation Thunderbird in the lineup, but just like the Thunderbird, the Mustang would sprout rear seats to be more profitable. They removed 16 inches between the rear edge of the door and the rear axle, with unique rear bodywork and new outer door skins that incorporated the classic Mustang side scoop. After the tour ended, and the car was rejected by Ford, it was sent to the crusher, where its designer, Vincent Gardner, refused to let it go, instead hiding it out in a nearby warehouse. Ford reported the vehicle stolen and several months later after they got their payout, the warehouse owner where it was stashed discovered the car. Apparently Gardner hadn't paid any rent, and the insurance company that paid out, took possession of the car, which was sold to one of its executives. Four years later, it popped up in Hemming's Motor News, and that same guy that asked for it at the show, bought it right away. He's owned it for about 50 years now.
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