Vehicle Description
Here's your chance to get your hands on the end of an era at an
affordable price. The 1973 Ford Mustang convertible was the last
year for the first-generation and the last droptop for an entire
decade. But what really makes this a desirable classic is the
original and recently rebuilt Q-code Cobra Jet V8 under the hood.
So look at all the history mixed with great upgrades (A/C,
suspension, five-speed, etc.) that makes this an outstanding
classic for quite a nice price.
This Mustang caught your eye thanks to the paint, and will do the
same for others, too. The Blue Glow Metallic is factory-correct,
but it takes advantage of modern application and clearcoat
practices. Now you'll love showing this one off in the sunlight
because the deep luster highlights the long lines of the
exceptionally straight body. If the paint scheme looks familiar,
that's because this one also goes for Mach 1 treatment with the
hood and side hockey stick stripes in Argent Silver. And of course,
the deep front spoiler, hood locks, and NACA hood scoops add some
great performance looks, too. Finishing off the period-correct
aggressive style is the set of 14-inch slot mag wheels.
With the flip of a switch, the white folding roof powers down to
reveal a tasteful blue interior. In fact, this factory darker blue
has almost a European-like feeling against the exterior lighter
blue. So this car was born with a terrific color-coordinated total
package. It has been exceptionally well maintained, and so it
retains the Mustang's luxury image Ford was aiming for with the
upper market pony cars during this era. The 1973 Mustang cockpit
was designed to be a driver's environment and it shows with
high-backed buckets, a center console, and sporty-looking deep-set
instruments. There are even some nice wood appliques on the setting
wheel and doors. But white this looks like a great time capsule -
right down to the 8-trak stereo that's still on display - it has
also received some very handy upgrades. For example, the gauges are
now a modern Dakota Digital set that offer better info, and they
also have a cool blue glow to match the interior. Plus, the air
conditioning is now running modern R134a to keep top-down motoring
cool long into the summer season. And have you counted the gears on
the Hurst shifter yet?
This is a rare numbers-matching Q-code Mustang, and it has the 351
cubic-inch V8 motor under the hood. What makes the Q-code pony so
important is this was part of the last gasp of the muscle car era.
So it's great to have the original motor looking do correct, right
down to the functioning ram air hood. But as you look deeper, you
can see the benefits of a fresh rebuild (about 3 months/1,500 miles
ago.) So you get all new internals; glossy blue paint that makes
this look like it's fresh from the Dearborn factory; and even
upgrades like the large aluminum radiator with electric fan to keep
this running cool even if you're in traffic with the A/C pumping.
Out on the road, this classic pony feels like a thoroughbred thanks
to upgrades such as a Mustang II-style independent front end
w/tubular A-arms, frame bracing for added strength, and a Tremec
five-speed manual transmission that allows you to keep maximum
control over this special Cobra Jet. Add in power steering and
front disc brakes, and this a terrific all-around driving
classic.
You're looking at bold, rare, and interesting classic Mustang
convertible. So if you love to be distinctive, hurry up and gab
this deal. Call today!!!