The Ford Mustang has long been a popular vehicle for customization among enthusiasts, essentially since the first pony car rolled off the assembly line decades ago. Each year, numerous custom Mustangs line the halls of the Las Vegas Convention Center for the SEMA Show, and this year is no exception, with builds from All-Star and other outfits, as well as new vintage and modern parts making their debut this week. Thus, it should come as no surprise that the 2021 Ford Mustang has been awarded the SEMA 2021 Car of the Year award, too.
These awards are handed out across five categories, which are chosen by the manufacturers present at the SEMA Show based on which vehicles are the best for customization. The 2021 Ford Mustang joins the 2021 Ford F-150, which was awarded Full-Size Truck of the Year, and the 2021 Ford Bronco, which won 4×4/SUV of the Year at the event. Aftermarket companies have invested heavily in the S550 Mustang over the last several years, developing a host of parts and accessories for the pony car, many of which are on display in Las Vegas this week.
“The SEMA Award celebrates the industry’s unique ability to identify and set trends that influence automotive enthusiasts worldwide,” said Chris Kersting, SEMA President and CEO. “Consumers are able to look to SEMA Award winners for guidance on which vehicles offer the greatest opportunities for customization.”
The 2021 SEMA Show features over 1,000 custom vehicles from dozens of manufacturers and aftermarket companies, which fill the Las Vegas Convention Center’s 1.25 million square feet of space alongside a massive number of new parts. The Mustang, as it historically has, takes up a large chunk of that space thanks to its enduring popularity among enthusiasts.
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