TL:DR - Iacocca: The Man, The Myth & The Legend

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 Introduction to Break Fix Podcast

00:28 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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