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For Sale: 1984 Ford Mustang in Sacramento, California

Vehicle Description

Offered For Sale by The California Automobile Museum

Ricky Nelson’s 1984 Mustang Convertible

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Teen Idol, Ricky Nelson sold millions of records including 9 gold records. He has been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame. His life was cut short in an airplane crash in 1985. This was his personal car.

Ricky Nelson purchased his Mustang convertible in June of 1984. Rick’s use of the Mustang is evidenced by a trail of lyrics written for him and a letter from his arranger: Jimmie Haskel, dated August 9, 1985 . In that letter Jimmie said “I hope the plane is permanently repaired now!” Ricky died in a plane crash on New Year’s Eve 1985. This car was featured in an article in the August 1990 issue of Mustang Illustrated magazine.

This car has been well maintained over the years. Everything is mostly original except the radio. It is powered by a 3.8 liter V6. The body is dent free.

The car has been on display in the California Automobile Museum for the past ten years and is now available for sale.

Documentation includes:

  • 1985 California registration in Eric H. Nelson’s name
  • Owners identification card in Eric H. Nelson’s name
  • California temporary identification in Eric H. Nelson’s name
  • Copy of August 1990 Mustang Illustrated magazine article
  • 2 gas receipts signed by Gunner Nelson
  • Sympathy letter to the family from Barbara McLouglin
  • Letter to Rick from Jimmie Haskel
  • Hand written lyrics of a song titled “You Broke It” by Phil Everly and Joey Paige.
  • Lyrics from 5 different songs by Jerry Fuller, could be copies
  • Lyrics of song “Lady Be Mine” by Joey Paige, could be a copy
  • Lyrics to “Gimme Some Kind Of Sign” by Steve Leach, could be a copy
  • Lyrics to “Dreamer Maker” and “Barbeque ribs” by Rainer Rey, copy with hand written notes in red pencil
  • Handwritten list of music equipment in red ink that says “$4,000 cash needed”
  • A fan letter to Mat and Gunner Nelson

Vehicle Details

  • 1984 Ford Mustang
  • Listing ID: CC-1152389
  • Price: $7,000
  • Location:Sacramento, California
  • Year:1984
  • Make:Ford
  • Model:Mustang
  • Exterior Color:Silver
  • Interior Color:Gray Cloth
  • Transmission:Automatic
  • Engine Size:V-6
  • Odometer:57136
  • Convertible:Yes
  • Stock Number:C18011
  • Trim Level:Ricky Nelson's Convertible
  • VIN:1FABP2731EF202050
  • Title Status:Clear
  • Restoration History:Partially Restored
  • Exterior Condition:Very Good
  • Seat Material:Cloth
  • Engine History:Original
  • Engine Condition:Running
  • Drive Train:Rear-wheel drive
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