Mustang at Motorclassica

The Ford that kicked off the pony car craze will be celebrated at Melbourne's annual auto fest this month

Motorclassica is making it a tradition to open with a new theme each year. Last year was Lamborghini; this year it's the turn of Ford's Mustang.

Not only has the sports coupe (and convertible) notched up 50 years of continuous production this year, a new model is already in production – and has been tested in the USA by motoring.com.au. For the first time in the car's history, it will be built in right-hand drive for markets such as Australia. We can expect the new car here in the second half of next year.

Motorclassica's organisers are not admitting whether the new 2015 model will put in an appearance, but there's sure to be plenty of older cars, including the SN197 series that is soon to be superseded. But for many show-goers, it will be the 1960s-vintage Shelby Mustangs, Bosses and Mach 1s, that will be the real drawcards.

"Ford's Mustang is certainly iconic, it's easily Ford's most recognised and revered nameplate across the globe," Motorclassica Event Director Paul Mathers was quoted saying in a press release.

"Five decades of production is a tremendous achievement and, thanks to that famous 'personalisation' accessories list, there must have been millions of different combinations built along the way.

"At Motorclassica we're featuring the landmark models from the very earliest and original Mustang to the most sought-after and valuable, like the Boss 302 and 429s and a Shelby GT-500KR."

While the Mustang will be the high point of the event, Motorclassica will have plenty of other desirable cars on display; over 150 cars and motorcycles are set to appear at the show. Of those, 30 will be auctioned on Saturday night.

Another 50-year milestone will be commemorated at the show, with a collection of memorabilia on display for the 1964 world land speed record attempt by Donald Campbell in his Proteus-Bluebird at Lake Eyre. Campbell's daughter Gina will be attending the show.

The event will be held over the weekend of October 24 to 26 at Melbourne's Royal Exhibition Building.

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