Teenager buys his first Ford Mustang, making his dad and even Ford’s CEO proud
- A ‘Ford fanatic’ bought his favorite car at just 19
- His proud dad shared a snap of his son next to a vintage Mustang
- The post caught the attention of Ford CEO Jim Farley
Published on Apr 14, 2025 at 1:23 AM (UTC+4)
by Editorial Guest
Last updated on Apr 10, 2025 at 2:42 PM (UTC+4)
Edited by
Kate Bain
While most of us give up on our childhood dreams, a young man made his dream a reality when he bought a Ford Mustang for himself at the age of 19.
A viral post on X, shared by the man’s father (@Radnorguy), shows the teenager proudly posing next to his dark-colored Mustang.
The post also included a photo of the young man as a child, standing next to another Mustang, showing just how meaningful the car was to the boy.
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Ford’s CEO responded to the post
The excited father proclaimed his son as a ‘Ford fanatic’, and shared that the Ford Mustang has been his son’s favorite car since he was at least 11.
The teenager also has a 1966 Mustang, which he bought at the tender age of 12, although that particular car is still a work-in-progress.
According to his father, both cars were bought using his son’s own money.
To help him pay for the GT350, he traded in his 2016 Ford Focus RS.
Ford Motor Company’s CEO Jim Farley reshared the post on X, and even responded to it.
“Loved it. Two great-looking Mustangs! Thanks for sharing!” he said.
Ford Mustang – a cultural icon
The Ford Mustang is a cultural icon, especially in the US.
It debuted in 1964 as a stylish, affordable performance car, aimed at younger buyers.
The car was inspired by the P-51 Mustang fighter plane, which played a crucial role in both World War II and the Korean War.
It was soon embraced by car enthusiasts, with more than a million built in its first eighteen months.
My son at 11 years old on left with his favorite car, at 19 on right with the one he just bought, 1 owner 3500 miles. He also has a 66 Mustang he bought at 12 years old, still working on that one. All his own money. Traded in his 2016 Focus RS and cash for the GT350. Ford fanatic… pic.twitter.com/cngu6wFGSP
— Kevin (@Radnorguy) April 3, 2025
The car also made its way into many iconic films, including modern favorites like John Wick and the Fast & Furious franchise.
While many muscle cars have dipped in popularity over the years, the Ford Mustang has retained its popularity, and Ford even dipped its toes into making an electric variant in 2020, although they stopped accepting new orders in 2022, citing increases in the cost of raw materials.
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