Vehicle Description
Mustang moved upscale with the early 70's redesign. The car was
wider and longer than previous models with a nicely trimmed out
interior. It became a more refined Pony car. But it retained its
sporty nature and still had serious engines like the 351 in this
one. Classic Mustangs from every era are rising in value. Here is
your chance to own a great looking and great driving classic.
Presented in the factory correct Medium Blue with a black vinyl
roof, this car is sharp looking. Up front, a familiar grill with
the galloping Pony in the center trimmed with chrome is now
underlined by a body colored bumper. The leading edge of the long
hood, which had become a beloved Mustang characteristic, is also
body colored accentuating the look even further. The sharp edge
along the top of the fenders and the crease along the beltline bear
an obvious family resemblance. A black two-tone treatment along the
rocker panels complement the black roof and contrasts nicely with
the blue giving the car a long, low look. Sail panels sweep off the
roof to the rear edge of the trunk lid. The view from the rear
should look very familiar with a chrome bumper underlining the
iconic triple taillights with a Mustang gas cap in the center and
dual chrome exhaust tips peeking out from underneath.
Open the door and you will find a blue interior, which, like the
paint, is also as it was delivered from the factory, and is all in
very nice shape. The high back bucket seats up front have stitched
centers with plenty of room to stretch your legs while still
leaving some room for traveling companions in the back seat. A
large center console has a nicely padded armrest and couple of cup
holders. All those things make the car nice for cruising. But its
has a serious side to its personality too. So, grab hold of the
steering wheel and you will see that a tachometer is mounted front
and center on the steering column. Just behind it is the
speedometer, and on the floor, just in front of the T-handle
shifter for the 3-speed automatic transmission, are gauges for oil
pressure, water temperature and battery voltage.
Now pop that gloriously long hood open and you will find a 351
Windsor V8 motor nestled nicely down in a neat and clean engine
bay. This is a really nice upgrade from the original V8 the car
came with. It has a chrome air topper with a 351 4V sticker, along
with an Edelbrock carburetor and manifold on the intake side. The
exhaust is handled by long tube headers with Flowmaster mufflers
which give the car a great sound. Ford Blue engine paint happens to
look really good with the blue of the car and is extra sweet on the
finned aluminum valve covers. An aluminum radiator keeps things
running cool and this engine runs strong. Front disc brakes provide
the stopping power you need if you let this Pony run, and the
rubber meets the road through 215/70R14 tires mounted on great
looking Magnum 500 wheels all around.
Great looking, great driving, with a healthy 351 under the
hood.
