12 pictures (3 cars) found: year of "1964", sub-model of "Indianapolis Pace Car", roof type of "convertible", exterior view
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(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
This is an original official 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car Replica. It's a Ford built replica of the one that actually paced the race. This is one of about 40 convertibles and about 190 hardtops built by Ford back in 1964. The convertibles were used as Dignitary (parade) cars at the race, then auctioned off to the dealerships. The hardtops were given straight to dealers. Of all the convertibles, only very few remain. This car has its original 210hp (at 4400rpm), 289 cubic inch, 4 barrel, V8 engine.
(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
White 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car convertible, left front view
(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
Right rear view of a White 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car convertible.
(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
White 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car convertible, left front view with the top up.
(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
Rear right view of a 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car convertible in special Pace Car White exterior paint.
(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
White 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car convertible, rear right view.
(from page 9 of the 1964 Collection)
Rear left view of a White 1964 Mustang Indianapolis 500 Pace Car convertible with its white top up.
(from page 16 of the 1964 Collection)
This is the real deal. It's the actual White 1964 Mustang convertible that paced the Indianapolis 500 race. There was two others built especially for pacing the race (VIN 5F08F100240 and 5F08F100242). The others have yet to be found. These three Mustangs were modified by Holman-Moody with modified 289ci V-8 engines (originally they had stock 260s), lowered/stiffened suspension, grab bars (back seat side panels), two-way radios, and flag mounts. This one was listed on eBay with a reserve of $1,099,000.00
(from page 16 of the 1964 Collection)
Another vintage shot of one of the actual Ford Fleet White 1964 Mustang convertible Indianapolis Pace Cars with Benson Ford (Grandson of Henry Ford).
(from page 16 of the 1964 Collection)
Here is a more recent shot of the Ford Fleet White 1964 Mustang convertible Indianapolis Pace Car. The car only has 3,376 miles on the clock. How did it survive? After the Indianapolis 500 race day, it was used as a parade car at the Sebring International Raceway in Florida for 11 seasons. In 1974 it was stored away in there storage facility. Then in early 1991 a MCA official discovered the Mustang, purchased it, and restored it.
(from page 16 of the 1964 Collection)
There were thirty-five 1964 Indy Pace Car convertibles used as Dignitary Cars for the race. They were built with red, white, or blue interiors. They were auctioned to dealerships and sold to the public after the race event. They were also known as festival cars, probably because they circled the track at the 500 Festival Open Invitation - a PGA Tour event in Indianapolis, Indiana in 1964. A couple are known to still exist today.
(from page 16 of the 1964 Collection)
Here is a photo of most of the thirty-five 1964 Indy Pace Car convertible Dignitary Cars. Awesome shot.
