The Ford Mustang is officially unveiled to the public.

Car of the Year 1964

The entire 1964 Ford line was named Motor Trend's Car of the Year for "the concept of Total Performance based on high performance testing in open competition." Though it was the Ford Galaxie that proved itself on the racetracks, winning more races in 1964 than any other manufacturer before. Also included were the Ford Flacon, Fairlane and Thunderbird

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The Muscle Car

The age of the muscle car begins with the Pontiac GTO. Came standard with a 4bbl, 325 horsepower, 3 speed stick with Hurst Shifter and Heavy-duty clutch, heavy-duty springs, shocks and stabilizer bar.

1964 Race Car Drivers RIP

At the World 600 in Charlotte, South Carolina Glenn "Fireball" Roberts lived up to his name dying from critical burns in a crash with Junior Johnson and Ned Jarrett.

The 1963 Grand National champion Nascar winner, Joe Weatherly, was also was killed in a crash at Riverside Speedway.a scene of disaster for Ford.

The Races of 1964

1964 Indianapolis 500 - A.J. Foyt (last front engine car to win the Indy 500)

USAC Racing championship - A.J. Foyt

Daytona 500 - Richard Petty

NASCAR Championship - Richard Petty

Formula One Championship(Grand Prix) - John Surtees of Great Britain

24 hours of Le Mans: the team of Jean Guichet / Nino Vaccarella won driving a Ferrari 275P

Drag racing - "Big Daddy" Don Garlits won the NHRA, Top Fuel Championship

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