Vehicle Description
It's hard not to take notice of a 1969 Ford Mustang GT convertible,
especially when it's in a great color for its period and has a
lively 351W V8 under the hood. But what turns this desire into
action is when you look a little deeper and see that it's been
wonderfully restored and has a 4-speed that beckons any driver to
go bend this beauty into the corners.
This design is arguably the pinnacle of the first-generation
Mustang. You can see the lines that made us all fall in love with
the original pony car, and 1969 is when the long hood and short
deck look was maximized. But the reason why you're attracted to
this ragtop in particular is because it combines some of the best
GT performance design cues from the era. The color-matched hood
scoop replete with "351" badges, the hood pins, billet grille, GT
gas cap, and GT decal stripe package add some nice distinction. The
factory-correct and seldom-seen Indian Fire red provides the
perfect backdrop to really bring out the new aggressive custom
touches on this coupe, and it looks amazing when contrasted up
against the new, shiny chrome bumpers and brightwork. This Mustang
has been enjoyed since it was restored, so there are a few minor
flaws here and there in the finish, but they can't really be
spotted without careful observation, and this GT looks absolutely
amazing bombing down the road. Overall, this is a dialed-in, rare
Mustang drop top.
Ford really excelled with their interiors during this era
(especially in Mustangs), combining a racy feel with grand touring
comfort in a way that has defied the decades. It's a feeling that's
amplified even further by the right upgrades. Handsome high-back
vinyl bucket seats not only look cool, but they also are firm and
supportive for long drives. A factory center console that houses
the 4-speed manual furthers this comfortable attitude with an
armrest and seat-belt holders. The dark interior has some nice
off-set touches like the 3-spoke wood-rimmed steering wheel, the GT
gear knob, and the bright handles and Pony badges on the door
panels. The dual cowl dashboard combined with the deeply sloped
center section gives the driver a real sporting feel, and gauges
inside are bright and crisp. An older Mustang AM/FM/Cassette player
is in the factory slot but needs to be replaced if you want to
enjoy open-air tunes, and that power top operates easily with a
flick of a switch. So yes, this is the ultimate sunny day cruiser,
with the pedigree to flex its GT muscles at any Mustang show.
A freshly-detailed 351 cubic inch V8 is based on a Windsor block,
which was how this car originally left the factory. It's been
upgraded with an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor and Edelbrock
intake, but they remain hidden under the black, finned Ford
open-element air cleaner to help it blend in. In fact, the whole
engine was bathed in Ford Blue, aside from the black, finned valve
covers, so it looks super-clean and ready for battle. A
great-sounding dual exhaust system offers the proper Mustang
soundtrack and the entire undercarriage was dusted with satin paint
for a very clean look. The 4-speed manual transmission feeds a
9-inch rear with 3.25 gears inside, so it remains a great highway
car that doesn't get tiresome on long highway trips. Vintage Magnum
500 wheels with BFGoodrich T/A white-letter radials finish the
look.
Complete with a Marti Report, this beautifully restored 1969
Mustang GT is a pedigreed classic we're proud to feature. With as
good as this car looks, and how great it drives, there's no way
this car stays with us long. Call today!!!