If there is a blues or R&B band in this country that doesn’t have their own particular version of the song Mustang Sally, they likely haven’t had a gig yet. America responded mightily to the Mustang’s introduction and Detroit blues and gospel singer, Della Reese, was not immune to it.

According to music historian, Tom Shannon, this prompted Mack Rice to write Mustang Sally in 1965. It was Rice’s only hit as a solo performer, making it to 15th spot on the R&B charts.

Rice had worked previously with Wilson Pickett, as part of the band, the Falcons, from 1957 to 1963. Pickett’s later cover of the song would eclipse the original, hitting 6th place on the charts in 1966. Mack originally called the song Mustang Mama, but changed it at the suggestion of singer Aretha Franklin.

When it comes to 1965 Mustangs, some things that might set your eyes to weeping could include coming across an Indianapolis 500 Pace Car edition from that year, of which only 222 were made. However unlikely that might be, the rarest production car is a model 76C convertible, built with bench seats. Only 2,111 of those were built.

The model 76B convertible, equipped with the Interior Decor Group option – the Pony Interior – took the #2 rarest spot with just 5,338 built. However, don’t run to the bank if you find one without checking more deeply, as refitting the Pony interior to cars built without the option is a common practice.

If you thought your model 65A 2door Hardtop Coupe was a rarity, you’ll be reaching for a tissue, as this was, in fact, the most common Mustang, whether or the early-1965 model (92,705 built) or the late-1965 version (372,123 units). In any case, you can take a break from the challenges of the modern world and slide back in time to when these cars were new. Just click the video below.