Mustang Mania in Denver

WHAT: The all-new 2005 Ford Mustang will stop in Denver to commemorate the 40th Anniversary of the original Pony Car, accompanied by as many as 200 Mustangs of all vintages from the eight Denver-area Mustang Clubs. Together, they will welcome the Great American Pony Drive II, a group of international Mustang enthusiasts who are traversing the country celebrating their favorite car.

  WHEN:  Friday, May 14
         4:00 - 8:00 p.m.   Reception hosted by Denver Mustang Club at Phil
                            Long Ford.  Founded in 1965, the Denver Mustang
                            Club is the oldest Mustang enthusiast club in
                            Colorado, and one of the first Mustang Clubs in
                            the nation.

         Saturday, May 15
         8:00 - 10:00 a.m.  Media and VIP welcome reception at Colorado
                            Mustang Specialists for the Great American Pony
                            Drive II tour.
         10:00 - 3:00 p.m.  Public reception and car show at Colorado
                            Mustang Specialists, with as many as 200
                            Mustangs of all vintages on display.

WHO: Interview the 2005 Team Mustang member Bob Johnston. In addition to serving as Vehicle Engineering Manager on the Mustang program, Johnston has two Mustangs of his own: A 1979 Indy Pace Car and a 1996 GT Convertible

SUMMARY: Experience firsthand the passion and enthusiasm the Mustang has engendered for 40 years. Also, view 40 years of automotive history "on the hoof" from local members' 1965 Mustangs to the all-new 2005 model.

  LOCATIONS:  Phil Long Ford
              7887 West Tufts Ave.
              Denver, CO 80213
              303-933-5632
              www.phillongford.com

              Colorado Mustang Specialists
              11799 East 30th Ave.
              Aurora, CO 80010
              303-343-7024
              www.coloradomustang.com