For many automotive enthusiasts it has been a dream to own their very own Ford Mustang, and nowhere has this been made more apparent than with Ford Motor Company’s latest milestone: the sale of the 9 millionth Ford Mustang, the company’s longest running brand.

The Ford Mustang made it’s world debut at the New York World’s Fair on April 17th 1964. It broke all sales records when in it’s first two years Ford sold over one million models. Popularity of the car continued after appearances in Hollywood movies, and today it is determined that one out of every two sports cars sold in the United States is a Mustang. It also leads the industry in more than $1 billion in after market parts and accessories, making it the most personalized vehicle of all time.

Mustang brand manager, Fritz Wilke, had this comment to make: “So many people have contributed to Mustang’s proud 44-year heritage possible – from incredible Mustangs owners and enthusiasts to our partners at AAI where Mustangs are built to Ford’s Product Development and Ford Division teams.”

In recognition of his amazing contributions, Ford decided to thank Ford Mustang designer Caroll Shelby with the release of the 2008 Ford Mustang GT500KR, nicknamed the Ford Shelby. The released occurred in time for Shelby’s 85th birthday.

And who purchased the 9 millionth Ford Mustang? An Iowan farmer named Thomas Krumm — one who probably has a barn full of Ford trucks — received that honor when he picked up his Ford Mustang GT Convertible earlier this year.

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