Autoblog and Yahoo may earn commission from links in this article.Sum Of All PartsContrary to what most people think, cars are built by committee, meaning the whole process is a collective effort from outsourced production facilities around the world. While you'd think that an important red, white, and blue American nameplate like the Mustang would be 100% U.S.A .-made, the truth is outside help is needed.As iconic as the Mustang is, the engine that powers it is just as revered: a 5.0-liter Coyote V8. A recent agreement with the nation across the northern border has given Canada the rights to help build more V8s for Ford, including the one that goes in the Mustang.New CrossingsIn a milestone event commemorated by Ford and the State of Michigan, State Governor Gretchen Whitmer drove a black Mustang V8 convertible across the new Gordie Howe International Bridge. Whitmer's drive across marks the opening of the new crossing between Detroit and Windsor, Ontario, Canada. Gordie Howe is the newest land border crossing between both nations in over 60 years.AdvertisementAdvertisementApart from the special new bridge, the Mustang that Whitmer drove also commemorates a special relationship between America and Canada. The car itself was assembled at Ford's home in Michigan, while the engine was assembled in Windsor, Ontario, the very place the bridge deposits people crossing the border. Not all of the Mustang V8s are assembled across the border; for the higher-performance 5.2-liter supercharged version that can be found in models like the Mustang GTD and F-150 Raptor R, they are built in Dearborn, Michigan.FordA Canadian Bought The Very First MustangThe story of the Mustang and Canada actually traces all the way back to the very beginning of the historic muscle car. In 1964, just three days shy of the official world debut, a Newfoundland pilot named Stanley Tucker went to a St. John's dealership and purchased one. This was possible because, at the time, new cars were delivered to the farthest dealerships first. Ford later purchased Tucker's Mustang back and affectionately called it "the first Mustang ever sold."Bring a TrailerThis story was originally published by Autoblog on Jul 28, 2026, where it first appeared in the News section. Add Autoblog as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
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