Halderman Mustang Club Hall of Fame

The Gale Halderman Mustang Museum, located in Tipp City, Ohio, was founded by the late Gale Halderman, the designer of the original Ford Mustang. The museum, housed in a barn on the family’s property, showcases Mustang and Ford memorabilia, including original sketches and a rotating display of cars. Mustang clubs frequently visit for road-trip cruise-ins, and in 2021, a recognition program called the Halderman Museum Mustang Club Member Hall of Fame was launched by Gale’s daughter, Karen, and granddaughter, Lauren, to honor club members deeply involved in the Mustang community.

The Hall of Fame recognizes members who have made significant contributions to their local Mustang clubs, and nominees are judged by Ford Performance’s Club Connect team. The recognition includes a luncheon, a special award, and a plaque displayed in the museum.

If you know of a club member who deserves such an honor, all you need to do is to nominate them. Nominees for the Halderman Museum Mustang Club Hall of Fame must be (or have been) an active Mustang club member with a minimum of five years of service to the club and who has made a significant impact on the success of the club and/or the enjoyment of his or her fellow members. Nominations should have the support of a club’s board or membership before submission in the form of a Word Doc with the full name of the club, the nominee (plus any club title or positions held) and a written explanation of the reasons why the nominee deserves inclusion in the hall and what contributions have been made to the club. Clubs can send that Word Doc along with a .jpeg image of the nominee to Ford Performance in an email to ClubHub@Ford.com with “Halderman Museum Mustang Club Hall of Fame Nomination” in the subject line.

The museum continues to operate with the support of the Mustang community, offering tours, events, and nearby attractions for visitors.