Vehicle Description
This very tastefully modified Mustang is one of those cars that
everyone can love but few can own. With a few upgrades that will
make it stand out from the rest of the Mustangs at the next show,
it's a cool cruiser with enough horsepower to give it the
performance to back up the look.
Repainted in a non-nonsense coat of satin black, this Mustang is
proof that bright red on an early Mustang isn't the only choice. It
was originally black anyway, but to make it stand out they gave it
a hot rod look that works rather well. The paint job is a few years
old, applied over good, straight bodywork with crisp panel details
that really pop no matter how closely you look. No need for fake
Shelby add-ons or other styling gimmicks, the original Mustang
coupe is an icon and wears its handsome curves quite well. Fit and
finish are good overall and suggest that this Mustang probably
started out as a nice car before the work started; you don't get
doors that close like that from a beater. There are a few signs of
use today and it's not a show-quality paint job, but that obviously
wasn't the point. We're also guessing that the trim is a
combination of original and replacement pieces, but it all looks
right and shines up nicely against the low-key background. Perhaps
most importantly, it carries '289' emblems on the front fenders,
and it earns them the old-fashioned way.
Inside there's a standard black vinyl interior that looks mostly
original and in good order. There's no significant damage, and only
modest signs of use, which seems to work well with the exterior
look. A modern wood-rimmed steering wheel frames the original
GT-spec gauges, which are a little faded but operational. There's a
modern AM/FM stereo in the original radio's location, and it sounds
pretty good thanks to big 6x9 speakers on the rear package shelf.
There's also an aftermarket A/C system that works but could use a
shot of R134a to work at peak efficiency. The little Mustang also
offers a surprisingly roomy trunk which is only a reproduction mat
away from being ready to go.
This was originally an A-code car, so the 4-barrel carb on top of
the 289 cubic inch V8 belongs there. You can tell it was built for
the road with the modern A/C system and a fresh master cylinder and
booster, while a set of Cobra finned valve covers add some period
performance flash. It runs great and pulls hard at any speed, and
history has taught us that these engines are virtually bulletproof.
The C4 3-speed automatic transmission shifts well and spins a set
of 3.00 gears, so this pony is a fantastic high-speed touring car
that's quite comfortable in today's traffic. A nice-sounding dual
exhaust system is fed by a set of long-tube headers and front disc
brakes are always a smart idea on a fast car. Recent work
underneath includes a new fuel pump, recent shocks, and newer
tires, and the floor pans were replaced so no worries there. Shiny
Voxx wheels emulate the vintage Torque Thrust look and carry
staggered 195/65/15 front and 205/70/15 rear performance
radials.
Truly a wolf in sheep's clothing, this nasty black Mustang coupe
definitely delivers. Call today.
