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Mustang as escape vehicle for GDR refugees

In this 1968 Ford Mustang convertible, GDR citizens were hidden and smuggled to the West – but not in the trunk!

What appears at first glance to be an ordinary 1968 Ford Mustang reveals an extraordinary story on closer inspection. With a specially built hiding place, this vehicle was used in the early 1970s to help people escape across the Iron Curtain. Today it stands as an impressive testament to courage, ingenuity and the desire for freedom. You can read the full article here: Auto Bild

In this 1968 Ford Mustang convertible, GDR citizens were hidden and smuggled to the West