Ford’s Mustang Is the World’s Best-Selling Sports Coupe, for a 6th Straight Year
The history of the Ford Mustang is impressive in every way. There have been high points and a few low points, but through it all, its longevity has been something to behold. For those who might not know it, the model first appeared on April 17, 1964, exactly 57 years ago if we look ahead to next Saturday.
And the story continues of course; the model continues to mark the history of the automobile. Yesterday, Ford issued a statement announcing that its iconic vehicle has once again taken the title of best-selling sports coupe on the planet. That’s based on 2020 registration data compiled by research firm IHS Markit.
According to that data, Ford sold 80,577 Mustangs worldwide last year, and the automaker points out that’s good for 15.1 percent of the global sports coupe market. That's up from 14.8 percent the year before.
Even better, the Mustang inherits the title for a sixth consecutive year.
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