Causes Tuesday: Ford Mustang and Chrysler Minivan

causes tuesday: He was instrumental in the creation of the Ford Mustang and the Chrysler minivan, according to CNN. Iacocca's youngest daughter confirmed he passed away of natural causes Tuesday. He was 94. He is survived by two daughters and eight grandchildren. Iacocca started working at Ford Motor Company in 1946, and was a major figure in the development of the Ford Mustang the first vehicle of its kind. Lee Iacocca Fast Facts Born Lido Anthony Iacocca in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on October 15, 1924, to Italian immigrant parents, he would go on to lead two major American car companies. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.