Ford Mustang

The Mustang's most recognizable branding element is the running horse emblem introduced with the car's 1964 debut; the chrome galloping horse has been a consistent hallmark while surrounding badge treatments have changed over time. Early Mustangs sometimes used a tri-bar (red, white, blue) behind the horse to emphasize the car's American identity, a motif that has been revived in various forms across generations. Over the decades the emblem has been adapted (stylized, monochrome, or placed in grilles and steering wheels) to reflect contemporary design language while retaining the original galloping horse as the core identifier. Special high-performance Mustangs (Shelby, Boss, GT350/GT500) often carry distinct badges and script treatments that reference heritage models and racing provenance.