The Ford Mustang was being completely redesigned for the 2005 model year. After 11 model years, (1994 - 2004), of the fourth generation SN95 platform, (which itself was an updated version of the Ford Fox platform from 1978), the fifth generation Mustang would be styled in the mold of the first generation cars, (1964 - 1973). This was big news at the time. On this day, we took our first delivery of what would be many new Mustangs that would pass through our doors.

The yellow car is a V8 powered Mustang GT.

The early styling influences were quite obvious.

This car is a GT model with a 4.6L V8 and 5-speed automatic transmission.

The color is listed on the window sticker as, "Screaming Yellow Clearcoat."

This $29k MSRP included upgraded wheels and the optional Shaker 1000 audio system.

The second car was also a V8 powered GT model with an automatic transmission.

This color is called, "Windveil Blue Clearcoat Metallic."

The interior is called, "Light Graphite Leather."

Designers incorporated the retro feel into the instrument panel. The dual round gauges were influenced by the Mustang's first facelift for the 1967 model year.

The new Mustang GTs were powered by Ford's 4.6L 3-valve V8 that makes 300 hp.

This $28k MSRP was a bit cheaper than the yellow car because it didn't have the Shaker 1000 audio system.

The then-new Mustang turned out to be a runaway success. People were already stopping to look at it, and it was only a matter of days before both of these cars were gone. No worries though. We would take delivery of hundreds more in the near future.