1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Ultimate Guide

In 1979, the Mustang paced the Indy 500. Naturally, an Official Pace Car Edition was offered, featuring a silver-and-black paint scheme, added pin-striping and decals, a cowl induction hood, and spoiler. 10,478 examples were sold out of nearly 370,000, making it the rarest Pony from 1979.. Neil Montgomery's '79 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car replica is one of 10,478 copies produced to celebrate the Mustang's greatest honor that year. For a limited-production car, Ford sure.


1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car a Rare Find — StangBangers

1979 Ford Mustang Pace Car a Rare Find — StangBangers


All Original 180 Miles 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car 1 Owner 100 STOCK Classic Ford

All Original 180 Miles 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car 1 Owner 100 STOCK Classic Ford


1965 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Hagerty Insider

1965 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car Hagerty Insider


1979 Pewter Metallic Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car 28461409

1979 Pewter Metallic Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car 28461409


1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Photograph by Grace Grogan Fine Art America

1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Photograph by Grace Grogan Fine Art America


2015 Ford Mustang Pace Car Debuts for Quicken Loans 400 Automobile

2015 Ford Mustang Pace Car Debuts for Quicken Loans 400 Automobile


The Ultimate 1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang YouTube

The Ultimate 1979 Indy Pace Car Mustang YouTube


1994 Rio Red Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Cobra Convertible 16130244 Photo 5

1994 Rio Red Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Cobra Convertible 16130244 Photo 5


Indy 500 Pace Car Mustang Maniac

Indy 500 Pace Car Mustang Maniac


Indy 500 Pace Car Mustang Maniac

Indy 500 Pace Car Mustang Maniac


1994 Rio Red Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Cobra Convertible 16130244

1994 Rio Red Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Cobra Convertible 16130244


1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Ultimate Guide

1979 Ford Mustang Indy Pace Car Ultimate Guide


1964 1/2 Indy 500 Pace Car convertible Ford Mustang Photo Gallery

1964 1/2 Indy 500 Pace Car convertible Ford Mustang Photo Gallery


Mustang Hardtop Coupe Indy 500 Pace Car 1964 photos (2048x1536)

Mustang Hardtop Coupe Indy 500 Pace Car 1964 photos (2048x1536)


1965 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica for Sale CC997056

1965 Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica for Sale CC997056


1979 Pewter Metallic Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car 28461409 Photo 12

1979 Pewter Metallic Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Official Pace Car 28461409 Photo 12


Original 1964 Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car at Auction MustangForums

Original 1964 Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car at Auction MustangForums


Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Selling for 1.1M autoevolution

Ford Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Selling for 1.1M autoevolution


All Original 180 Miles 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car 1 Owner 100 STOCK for sale

All Original 180 Miles 1979 Ford Mustang Indy 500 Pace Car 1 Owner 100 STOCK for sale


Franklin Mint Limited Edition 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Indy 500 DieCast Pace Car EBTH

Franklin Mint Limited Edition 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Indy 500 DieCast Pace Car EBTH

The Ford Mustang had a new design for the year of 1979, and Ford looked for anyway possible to promote the new Pony. After negotiations with the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, it was agreed that the 1979 Mustang would become the official Pace Car for the 63rd Annual Indianapolis 500 mile race. Because of the major publicity gained from the Indy.. When a Ford Mustang served as the pace car for the 1964 Indianapolis 500, the Mustang line was so new that the majority of the general public had never before seen one. Officially considered an early 1965 model, it was actually introduced in April of 1964 and was generally referred to thereafter as a 1964-1/2. While a variety of different.