I was never planning on diving deep into the history of Lee Iacocca, but after reviewing “A Faster Horse” – a documentary surrounding the creation of the 6th generation Mustang on Netflix – the film stirred up a name I hadn’t heard in years: “Lee Iacocca.” – This mysterious, legendary, near mythical name, was thrown around a lot when I was a kid.
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00:00 Discovering Lee Iacocca
01:47 Early Life and Career Beginnings
02:56 Rise at Ford Motor Company
03:36 The Birth of the Mustang
04:41 Success and Leadership at Ford
05:12 The Downfall of the Mustang Mania
05:22 The Rise of the Fiesta in Europe
05:37 Iacocca's Impact on Chrysler
05:55 The Birth of the Dodge Caravan
06:08 Chrysler's Acquisition of AMC and Jeep
06:15 Iacocca's Management Philosophy
06:38 The Parody of Dodge Aries Owners
06:50 Iacocca's Influence on Motorsports
07:25 The Vision for the Viper
07:54 The Legacy of the Mustang and Viper
08:01 Reflections on Iacocca's Contributions
08:40 The Book's Lessons and Relevance
09:00 Final Thoughts and Acknowledgements
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