Ford Mustang Prototype Design Team - 1979 Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Concept #3595587 (License: Personal Use)

This black-and-white photograph captures five Ford executives and designers standing beside a white 1979 Mustang prototype, designated as the Indianapolis 500 pace car. The vehicle features distinctive black racing stripes, prominent “MUSTANG” decals on the hood, and a custom front bumper with integrated fog lamps; a license plate reads “MUSTANG LIGHT CAR PRODUCTION STUDIO.” Behind them, a display wall shows multiple design sketches of the car in various configurations, highlighting the iterative development process.

Used in automotive history articles, museum exhibits, or retrospectives on Ford’s 1970s-80s design evolution; targets enthusiasts researching classic Mustang variants, motorsport collaborations, or industrial design processes. User intent includes education, nostalgia, or research for restoration projects.