Lee Iacocca, father of the Mustang, saviour of Chrysler, dies age 94
Lee Iacocca, father of the legendary Ford Mustang, has passed away due to complications related to Parkinson's disease. Born on October 15, 1924, in Allentown, Pennsylvania, Lido Anthony Iacocca was the son of Italian immigrants. His father Nicola started his started working life a hot dog seller.