Vehicle Description
Closing out a storied chapter for Ford's iconic muscle car, this
1973 Ford Mustang Convertible captures the model in ultra-sharp,
open-air form. Equally stylish and spacious, it features one of its
manufacturer's most coveted powerplants under its hood and is in
strong overall running condition, so there'll be no additional
steps needed to get the fun started just as soon as you get it
home.
This Mustang wears a great looking shade of brown draped over its
exterior - it bears a close resemblance to one of the original
selections on the Mustang color chart and equips this classic with
a thoroughly authentic yet vibrant appearance. The scooped hood is
badged to serve notice of the respected powerplant below and wears
contrasting black paint that sits underneath a layer of clearcoat
for an appealing shine. Mustangs have served as foundations for
countless aftermarket projects over the decades they've been in
existence and, while we're big fans of customization, it's still
nice to see one from time to time that comes through the years in
its original configuration, as this one has. The front air dam and
rear spoiler appear to be in very good shape and the assembly of
chrome, as well as the badging on all four sides is looking good.
The appeal of this classic in its open air form is undeniable, but
for those occasions that call for shelter, the power black
convertible top appears to have been recently replaced and will
rise into position for protection.
The refurbished brown interior blends nicely with the exterior and
really presents well. Its high backed bucket seats show no marked
discoloration and have held their shape nicely on both sides of a
factory center console in the same condition. The factory steering
wheel sits on a very clean steering column - it looks like it
received a recent coat of well-applied paint - and the dash area
just beyond it features a set of clear, functional gauges to keep
tabs on vital motoring functions. When this '73 emerged, air
conditioning was still a less common feature on a convertible than
it is today, but it's in place here and functioning in top form -
featuring a new compressor, it's blowing cold and with plenty of
force. At the center of the dash is an AM/FM stereo that's also
iPod compatible, so you can easily access your digital audio
library to play while on the road.
The 351 Cleveland V8 on board here represents a class of engines
that was among the most coveted Ford ever produced. Wearing a
4-barrel carb underneath its factory air cleaner, it sits at the
center of an engine compartment that remains in entirely stock
configuration and is running strong, sending a nice rich note out
of its pair of Turbo mufflers and pairing with a 3-speed automatic
transmission to provide a rock-solid vintage driving experience.
The power brakes position discs up front for fade resistant stops
and feature new components at all four corners for enhanced
reliability, and with new shocks as well as several other replaced
suspension components, the ride is nice and smooth. Power steering
makes for easy navigation as this classic Pony cruises on its set
of 14" steel wheels with signature running horses at the centers
that are wrapped with BF Goodrich T/A radials.
Looking and running great, this 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
offers the promise of plenty of fun-filled miles with nothing but
the blue sky above you. Call today!