| The
Mustang ad Ford ran in the May, 1967 M/T not only sold performance, but
it made a point of reminding readers about the Mustang/Shelby connection.
The ad even included a picture of the famous Mr. Shelby leaning on one
of his GT 500 modified Stangs.
The
ad text pointed out that there was a GT package for every kind of Mustang,
from the 289 to the 390 4V. It described the GT package as including
special wide-oval tires; higher rate springs, shocks and stabilizer
bar; GT stripes; four-inch fog lamps; and front power disc brakes.
That much took two paragraphs and, from there on, the ad is all Shelby.
It mentions both the GT 350 and the GT 500, with its Le Mans developed
428 cubic inch engine, modified front suspension and four-leaf rear
springs.
Another
interesting note about this ad is Ford's recognition of the fact that,
for the first time since Mustang was introduced, they had serious competition
in the pony car market. The line of text directly above "Mustang"
and the logo says, "THE ORIGINAL."
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