The Ford Mustang's 1964 debut was a seismic event, but its longevity came from adaptation. Lee Iacocca's vision for an affordable, sporty car perfectly timed with the baby boomer generation coming of age. To cement its performance credentials, Ford enlisted Carroll Shelby, whose GT350 in 1965 turned the "pony car" into a track-ready beast. This performance image was so strong that even when the 1973 oil crisis forced the smaller, less powerful Mustang II, the brand survived. The name itself was