The Mustang legacy in Australia
For over five decades, the Ford Mustang has held a special place in the hearts of Australian drivers. Long before we had the luxury of right-hand drive versions, passionate enthusiasts were importing left-hand drive classics and turning them into treasures. Those legendary machines (the 1965 Fastback with its distinctive roofline, the brutal 1967 Shelby GT500 Super Snake, and the mythical 1969 Boss 429) are now worth serious money and represent some of the coolest metal you can drive.
But it was 2015 that changed everything. When Ford finally gave us a factory right-hand drive Mustang, it was like someone had flicked a switch. Suddenly, that iconic pony car wasn’t just for the hardcore collectors willing to navigate left-hand drive challenges. The sixth-generation Mustang’s arrival saw an estimated 34,000 Mustang GTs find homes in Australian driveways.
Just as regular punters were falling in love with those sleek lines and that bold chassis, Supercars Australia chose the Mustang to replace the beloved Ford Falcon as the representative in Australia’s premier racing championship. Ford’s commitment to motorsport includes reviving the Mustang’s presence at Le Mans, developing a GT3 variant for international competition, and establishing a global racing ladder system through the Mustang Challenge and Cup series.