Vehicle Description
Don't let the low-key look fool you, this is a clean little Mustang
coupe that includes a smooth 289, unusual and attractive Acapulco
Blue paint, and enough upgrades to make you want to drive it every
day. With Mustangs in the spotlight at every show, even coupes are
seeing nice gains, so if you've been wanting an affordable vintage
pony, this might be a great opportunity.
The bright blue paint on this handsome coupe looks very much like
code D Acapulco blue, which was a somewhat rare color in 1967, but
given how it looks you have to wonder why. It's not a powder blue,
but rather a strong metallic that seems to change as you walk
around it and the light moves across the panels. It's definitely
got a pleasing shine thanks to two-stage urethane paint, and since
it's already a few years old, you don't have to worry about being
the first one to put a scratch on it. And we especially like the
way they've kept it simple: no stripes, no fake GT equipment, no
vinyl top. The lowered stance is enough to make the coupe look
aggressive without being over-done. Some nice chrome, polished
stainless, and a classic Mustang grille all add to the
well-maintained vibe of this coupe.
The standard black interior is also how this car was spec'd
originally and it looks quite nice today. Lots of fairly recent
equipment and correctly detailed seat covers and door panels give
it a very inviting air inside. Newer carpets and weather seals make
it feel solid and quiet inside and heavy rubber Mustang floor mats
help keep it tidy. Options include an under-dash A/C unit as well
as an AM/FM/iPod stereo in the original radio's spot, with modern
speakers throughout the passenger compartment. Original gauges are
in decent shape and a fat wood-rimmed steering wheel seems like the
right choice in a vintage Mustang. The back seat looks completely
untouched and the trunk is trimmed with a correct plaid mat.
There's every reason to believe this is the original C-code 289
cubic inch V8 living under the hood. It's quite stock save for a
few chrome dress-up pieces, and has that eager, bubbly feeling that
made these torquey, small-displacement engines so popular. Ford
Blue is on the block while reproduction decals were used to add
authenticity. The giant A/C compressor suggests that the A/C was
installed at the dealer or early in this car's life and the Optmia
battery ensures that it fires up every single time without worries.
Backed by a C4 3-speed automatic transmission and tall gears inside
the pumpkin, it's a superlative cruiser that feels quick but
doesn't get too busy on the highway. Racy-sounding glasspack
mufflers make the most of the 289's output and the undercarriage is
surprisingly clean and well-kept. New parts include the gas tank,
shocks, and exhaust system, and power steering is a welcome option.
Attractive styled steel wheels are an inch bigger than stock and
carry fat 235/60/15 front and 245/60/15 rear performance
radials.
Simple, fun, and easy to maintain, early Mustangs are popular for a
lot of very good reasons. If you've been looking for a value-priced
Mustang with no excuses, this is it. Call today!