1964 Ford Mustang, American Machine and Foundry

The Mustang pedal car was built by Ford and was available to purchase at Ford dealerships for just $12.95! The Mustang pedal car was first introduced by Ford in April 1964 at the New York World’s Fair to the delight of kids everywhere. By the 1960’s, many American adults had already discovered that driving could be fun – who knew! Cars were now seen as personal possessions, and people bought automobiles that offered the thrill of sports cars, and upon the release of the Mustang, kids wanted their own to enjoy as well.

Because of their scarcity, Ford Mustang pedal cars are now quite rare. This pedal car on display is 1964 model, and subsequent years featured numerous minor changes. Ford saw the pedal car as a way for kids in the family to become connected to the Ford brand. Originally, the Mustang pedal car was not offered to the general public, until Ford realized how popular they were. Ford then licensed the AMF to produce the Mustang pedal car in larger quantities.