First Black Ford Designer: The Man Behind the Mustang At 12, McKinley Thompson saw sunlight hit a silver car and knew his destiny. In 1956, he became the first Black automotive designer at Ford, helping create the Mustang and Bronco. His story is finally getting the recognition it deserves. #McKinleyThompson, #FordMustang, #FordBronco, #BlackHistory, #AutomotiveDesign, #FirstBlackDesigner, #FordMotorCompany, #HiddenHistory, #CarDesign, #Innovation, #CivilRights, #1950s, #Trailblazer, #Industrial