Grand Sport Mustang?

Mustang Grand Sport Emblem
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As most of our readers know, we have been involved in the Mustang hobby for well over 45 years. In that long time, this is certainly one of the most interesting items that we have run across.

It's a Grand Sport badge that is obviously patterned after (or maybe it came first!) the 1965 and 1966 GT badges.

We purchased in many years ago from someone and have never seen another one. It is most certainly some type of prototype item.

We have included pictures of the front and back of the emblem, along with similar pictures of an NOS Ford 1965 GT badge.

Mustang Grand Sport Emblem
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1965 Mustang NOS Ford GT Badge
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1965 Mustang NOS Ford GT Badge
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Grand Sport Mustang?

Grand Sport Mustang Emblem - similar to the factory 65-66 Mustang GT Emblem.
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Have you ever seen one of these?

Here is what I think is an interesting little piece of Mustang history. I recently picked up this emblem. It is made exactly like a 65-66 style GT Badge, yet, as you can see, it says "Grand Sport." This came from someone who worked for the company that made these prototype badges for the Mustangs.

Grand Sport Mustang Emblem - similar to the factory 65-66 Mustang GT Emblem.
www.VirginiaClassicMustang.com

There is a book called "Mustang: The Complete History of America's Pioneer Ponycar" that was published in 1979. It is written by Gary L. Witzenburg. This emblem is pictured on page 64 of this book along with some other prototype emblems. It is the only other place that I have heard of this particular emblem. Apparently, "Grand Sport" was just one of many names that were considered for a particular option package before the Mustang was built .

Grand Sport Mustang Emblem - similar to the factory 65-66 Mustang GT Emblem.
www.VirginiaClassicMustang.com

Grand Sport Mustang Emblem - similar to the factory 65-66 Mustang GT Emblem.
www.VirginiaClassicMustang.com

Here is a picture of an original production '65 Mustang GT Badge that most all readers are probably familiar with.

Anyway, if someone has any more information about this unique emblem, I would love to hear from you.

Grand Sport Mustang?

Here is what I think is an interesting little piece of Mustang history. I recently picked up this emblem. It is made exactly like a 65-66 style GT Badge, yet, as you can see, it says "Grand Sport." This came from someone who worked for the company that made these prototype badges for the Mustangs.


There is a book called "Mustang: The Complete History of America's Pioneer Ponycar" that was published in 1979. It is written by Gary L. Witzenburg. This emblem is pictured on page 64 of this book along with some other prototype emblems. It is the only other place that I have heard of this particular emblem. Apparently, "Grand Sport" was just one of many names that were considered for a particular option package before the Mustang was built .





Here is a picture of an original production '65 Mustang GT Badge that most all readers are probably familiar with.

Anyway, if someone has any more information about this unique emblem, I would love to hear from you.