history of the Mustang. By foxy136 Apr 17, 1964 first mustang designed and built. first mustang ever designed comes to life. Period: Jul 17, 1964 to Jul 20, 2012 FROM START TO PRESENT Aug 24, 1973 First Ford Mustang released to the public first Mustang sold worldwide. Oct 25, 1974 second generation released Oct 22, 1979 third generation released Jan 30, 1994 fourth generation released Jun 22, 2005 fifth generation released Dec 25, 2010 sixth generation released