A classic white 1966 Ford Mustang convertible with two people inside drives on a country road, surrounded by green hills and trees under a clear sky.
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The Galaxie scratched the itch for chrome fanatics. The Country Squire served families a ride to fit all the kids. The Fairlane was classy and suave all at the same time. And nothing made waves in the mid-60s quite like the newly introduced Ford Mustang. These vintage photos take us back to what Ford vehicles looked like during the 1960s.

1. Ford’s First Electric Vehicle, the Comuta (1967)

Six men in white shirts and aprons surround a small white vintage car with one man sitting inside. The car is parked on a paved surface, and the men appear to be examining or presenting it.
Lepke2011 / Reddit.com

2. Keeping the Falcon Squeaky Clean (1969)

A person wearing a brown shirt and light shorts is cleaning a red vintage car with black racing stripes, parked on a driveway beside a brick house and surrounded by plants and flowers.
MyDogGoldi / Reddit.com

3. A Ford Galaxie and a Beat-Up Plymouth Valiant Cruising Down Canal Street 

A city street scene from the past shows two vintage cars and several large trucks driving on a worn road, surrounded by old buildings. A man stands at the left side near the sidewalk.
theanti_influencer75 / Reddit.com

4. Ford’s Car Television (1965)

A black-and-white photo shows a person in the backseat of a car watching a small TV mounted on the front seat. The dashboard and steering wheel are visible, with a view out the windshield.
jocke75 / Reddit.com

5. Taking a Trip to Yellowstone With the Galaxie and the Camper (1965)

A vintage red car is parked next to a pop-up camper and picnic table on dry grass, with mountains and a blue sky in the background.
MyDogGoldi / Reddit.com

6. Parked and Loaded Outside the Bank in the Country Squire (1966)

A black-and-white photo shows a woman standing beside a parked car outside "Pioneer National Bank" while five children sit in a nearby vintage station wagon, some looking out the windows.
Slow-moving-sloth / Reddit.com

7. The Country Squire Was the Ultimate Family Ride (1963)

A man, woman, young girl, and young boy pose in front of a red vintage car parked on a suburban street lined with houses and trees on a sunny day.
AxlCobainVedder / Reddit.com

8. Hand Me the Keys, Guys! (1963)

A young boy leans out the driver’s window of a shiny red vintage car parked on a residential street lined with trees and houses.
MyDogGoldi / Reddit.com

9. Posing With the Mustang (1966)

A young woman with long blonde hair, wearing a black jacket and blue shorts, leans against a red classic Ford Mustang parked on a grassy lawn in front of a suburban house.
Quick_Presentation11 / Reddit.com

10. Mustang Hype at a Detroit Dealership (1964)

A man inspects a shiny black 1960s Ford Mustang inside a showroom, while several people in hats and suits stand in the background near posters and doors.
sticky_wickett / Reddit.com

11. Used Car Lot at the Anderson Ford Dealership in Sarasota (1965)

Black-and-white photo of a mid-century carport with several vintage cars parked underneath. Two men stand near the vehicles, and palm plants are visible in the foreground. A sign with stylized text is on the roof.
AxlCobainVedder / Reddit.com

12. A Worker Removing a Mustang from the Tracks of the Subway After a Young Woman Accidentally Went Through the Tunnel Entrance in Philadelphia (1965)

A black-and-white photo shows a vintage Ford Mustang stuck on trolley tracks inside a tunnel, with a streetcar labeled "36" stopped closely behind it. A person stands near the Mustang, watching the scene.
AxlCobainVedder / Reddit.com

13. Standing Outside the Family Ford (1967)

A black-and-white photo of a family of five standing in front of a classic car; a man holds a young child, with a woman and two boys beside them, in a rural outdoor setting with trees and hills in the background.
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14. Ford Custom Police Car at the Scene of an Accident (1969)

Vintage brown and white police car with a roof-mounted siren parked on the roadside, displaying a "Minnesota State Patrol" emblem on the door. Other classic vehicles and trees are visible in the background.
5_Frog_Margin / Reddit.com

15. Checking Out a Mustang at Holiday Ford in Burbank, California (1968)

Black-and-white photo of two men looking at a classic Ford Mustang inside a dealership. A "Holiday Ford" sign is visible above, and the car has a "For Sale" sign and a "Holiday" license plate.
AxlCobainVedder / Reddit.com

16. Designing the First Mustang (1962)

Four men in white shirts and black glasses sit at a table with blueprints and a model car, discussing a car design. A large drawing of the same car is pinned to the wall behind them.
pubwithnobeer / Reddit.com

17. Chevron Gas Station Attendant Looking Over a Mustang (1968)

A man in a uniform crouches by the front bumper of a classic Ford Mustang at a Chevron gas station, with vintage gas pumps and a "No Smoking" sign visible in the background.
AxlCobainVedder / Reddit.com

18. The Mustang’s Reveal at the New York World’s Fair (1964)

A red Ford Mustang is displayed on a round platform under a large Ford sign, surrounded by an archway. Crowds of people stand behind barriers, watching the car at an outdoor event. Trees and signs are visible in the background.
NoTimeForThisToday / Reddit.com

19. Couple Posing With Their Ford Falcon

A man and woman stand beside a vintage silver car on a dirt road, with a lake and tree-covered hills in the background on a sunny day.
AatamiKorpi / Reddit.com

20. King of the Neighborhood With His Ford Fairlane (1967)

A young man in a purple shirt leans on a red vintage car parked on a suburban street lined with white houses and green lawns.
ScienceBill / Reddit.com

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A vintage white convertible car is parked by a waterfront street lined with palm trees. Boats and buildings are visible across the water under a partly cloudy sky.
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