Lee Iacocca is widely credited for the creation of the Ford Mustang. He was a prominent automotive executive and played a significant role in the development and launch of the Ford Mustang in the 1960s. Lee Iacocca was the vice president and general manager of the Ford Division at that time and championed the idea of a compact, sporty car that would appeal to the younger generation. Under his leadership, the Ford Mustang was introduced in 1964 and became an iconic American muscle car.