In 1968, Shinoda (designer of the Mako Shark Corvette concept car) followed then-Chevy General Manager Bunkie Knudsen to Ford. He took over design leadership of the 1969 Mustang in time to sponsor and create the Boss 302 and 429 Mustangs, perhaps two of the most famous Mustang models ever produced. He led the design team for the classic 1970-73 Mustangs.