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Ford Mustang Celebrating 50 Years As San Diego Auto Show Opens

The San Diego International Auto Show opens Jan. 1, 2014, for a five-day run at the San Diego Convention Center.

More than 400 new models will be on display when the San Diego International Auto Show opens Wednesday for a five-day run at the San Diego Convention Center.

The cars will include 2014 models from major manufacturers, electric vehicles and muscle cars – especially the Ford Mustang, which is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

Among the Mustang showpieces on display at the west end of the convention center will be:

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  • 1965 Emberglo convertible
  • 1973 Mach I
  • 2007 Shelby GT500
  • 2004's 40th anniversary edition GT Coupe 
  • A 2012 Boss 302

About 15,000 square feet will be dedicated to exotic cars from makers such as Lotus, Maserati, Ferrari, Lamborghini and others.

Friday will be Electric Vehicle Day, with representatives from San Diego Gas & Electric on hand to provide information on rates available to drivers of battery-powered cars. Numerous EV models will be on display.

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Informational booths will include details about state and federal tax credits for electric vehicles, rules for carpool lanes and use of charging stations.

Sunday will be Ford Family Day. Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by a paying adult. Also, four free tickets are available at participating Ford dealers around San Diego County.

Free tickets are also available to active-duty and retired military members and their families at area Toyota outlets.

Otherwise, prices are $12 for adults 13 years old and up, $9 for seniors 62 and up and military with identification, and $8 for children ages 7-12. Kids up to age 6 are free.

The show is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday.

Toni McAllister and City News Service contributed to this story.


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