Woman Who Bought the First Mustang in 1964 Still Owns the Iconic Car Today
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Gail Wise bought the first Ford Mustang sold in the US on April 15, 1964, two days before the official release. She was 22 years old and paid $3,447.50.
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Wise taught 3rd grade and lived with her parents. She needed her own car and fell in love with the Skylight Blue convertible Mustang.
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Wise drove the car for 15 years as her family grew. It eventually broke down and sat untouched for 27 years in her garage.
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Wise's husband Tom restored the Mustang, spending $35,000 over 3 years. The car was recognized as the first Mustang sold in the US.
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The Wises still own the iconic Mustang but rarely drive it. It may be worth up to 10 times more than a typical 1965 Mustang.