Five of the Most American Vehicles to Wear Red, White, and Blue
You might think that it would be easy to just drape the stars and stripes over any car, but the U.S. flag code frowns on that practice.
On this Fourth of July, we’re taking a look back at some of the most America-centric vehicles ever sold. These are the cars and trucks that leave no doubt as to their origin and purpose.
1972 Ford Mustang Olympic Sprint
Few events bring a country together like the Olympics, and Ford’s celebration of the 20th Olympiad included Sprint packages were offered for the Pinto, Maverick, and Mustang. The blue rocker panels and hood stripes are accented by red pinstripes, and twin stars-and-stripes shields adorn each quarter panel. Inside, white vinyl seats received blue cloth inserts with red piping inserts, while the door panels were all blue. The darker rockers really fit these bigger fastback Mustangs and give them a sleek look.
(photo credit: Mecum)
