Vehicle Description
Early Mustang convertibles are great looking, desirable classics by
any measure. This one is the first of the breed with a V8 and a
4-speed. It has been repainted a beautiful shade of blue-gray that
is guaranteed to turn heads and just begs you to get in it, drop
the top, and go for a cruise.
Silver Smoke Gray is the official color of the car. It is a
calming, soothing, color that catches the light nicely in a way
that highlights the crisp clean body lines of the car. There is
white GT stripe low on the car between the wheels that really
complements the classic white convertible roof when it is up, or
the white boot cover when the roof is down. The bumpers, as well as
various other chrome and polished brightwork pieces, add a tasteful
splash of flash to this car. Of course, there is large running
Mustang front and center on the grill. The front fenders have 2
more smaller ponies backed by red, white, and blue stripes, and 289
badging announcing what is under the hood. The clean lines of the
back of the car are finished off with chrome exhaust tips, and the
whole package sits on chrome Magnum wheels with Mustang center
caps.
The white roof is classy and really looks great when it's up, but
getting in and hitting the button to drop the top brings the sky
and your surroundings in. The blue interior of this car really
compliments the paint color. Door panels that are pleated match the
seats for a complimentary look. A sculpted, stock dash looks great
and helps keep the gauges shaded from the sun, especially while top
down motoring. The stock radio is even still in place and has a
cool Mustang graphic running across the face of it. Settle into the
bucket seat, and feel that 3 spoke black and chrome steering wheel
in your hand. Hit the key and reach for the floor shifter to get
this car in gear and get it rolling. Enjoy an escape ride for
yourself, because convertibles are good for that, or load up your
friends and head out for some fun, because top down motoring is fun
no matter how you do it.
The sweet 289 cubic inch engine in this car is just what the doctor
ordered. And it's also the way it was originally ordered. This
engine makes great power and wants to run, revving freely when you
ask it to. There are a few nice touches like gold valve covers and
master cylinder cap along with a polished air filter housing
dressing up the engine bay. The power it makes flows back through a
4-speed transmission letting you pick the gear you want to be in
for cruising, and a leaf spring rear end gets the power transferred
to the ground. Front disc brakes provide great stopping power to
reign in those ponies as needed, and steering control comes from a
control arms suspension with coils springs and a sway bar to keep
the front end planted on twisty back roads. The 215/75R14 tires
front and rear work well and the whole package is balanced making
this car a joy to drive.
Settle into the seat, and take a spin. Top up, or at the touch of a
button, top down, and enjoy the ride. Maybe home to park it in your
driveway.