Vehicle Description
1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
1973 brought the last year of the "big" Mustang. It was to be
replaced by a smaller, lighter breed, therefore, most of the
changes for '73 were merely cosmetic. This year was to become the
last Mustang convertible for many years.
For consignment the last year for the big Mustang. Ads of the year
spoke of "What makes a Mustang different is the way it looks,
handles, and makes you feel". The long hood and short rear deck of
the "pony car" has been pushed to the limit in the design of this
car, the front simplified and lines cleaned up making it a larger
car. The example has a revised engine, different from original
paint, and now a white convertible top. The lines of the early 70's
'stangs were certainly their own, and this one is a nice example of
said design.
Exterior
This car is bathed in deep red and it is in good condition. All
trimmings are shiny and as they came from the factory, gaps are
decent, and steel is straight and rust free. A white canvas top is
in good condition and has a plastic rear window mainly clear. A
black front spoiler below the grille is on, as is a black matte
rear wing. A few original design cues remain like the central large
chromed gas filler cap, the triple taillights on either side, now
flattened and fit into the rear roll panel, and the galloping
Mustang upfront is in a frame in the center of a black egg crate
grille. Shiny polished 15-inch Torque Thrust wheels are all around
and wrapped with raised white lettered tires.
Interior
White high back vinyl covered buckets sitting in a sea of black
carpet and accompanied by a rear 2 plus 2 bench with the same white
vinyl make up the interior seating. Molded white vinyl door panels
with a wood applique are seen, and a black center console runs up
the center between the buckets. Prior to it's rise to the dash,
said console has the T style shift lever, and a trip of inset
gauges just in front of the shifter. On the rise are the temp and
airflow sliders, an aftermarket AM/FM/CD radio, and a hands-free
phone microphone sticking out of an upper small storage area. Deep
inset circular gauges find themselves mounted in the sharply angled
forward dash. Black background and silver insets set off the black
faced gauges. A padded dash top in black as well as another
glovebox in front of the passenger finish off the dash. Slight wear
through on the corners of various areas of the dash and console are
noted.
Drivetrain
Under the long hood now resides a 351ci Windsor V8. It is topped by
a 2-barrel carburetor and has a C4 3-speed automatic transmission
on the back. A rear axle setup of a Ford 8-inch with 2.79 gears.
All presenting nice in blue block and intake paint with chromed
accents and bolt ons.
Undercarriage
Underneath there are areas of prior repairs due to invasive rust
and a few other areas that need to be touched up. Power disc brakes
on front and power drums on the rear, and glass pack style mufflers
for just a bit of extra breathing room.
Drive-Ability
The test track was no match for this car from 1973 and its
standards. Great acceleration, solid braking and handling, and all
functions were working properly. The top down was a nice asset to
have at my disposal. Happy motoring had by all.
The last year for the big Mustang, and a nice example to add as a
stopping point on your walk through our hallowed halls here at
Classic Auto Mall. Nice paint and chrome, and a white interior,
along with the white convertible, drive in a parade and have the
queen sit on your back tonneau cover and wave with her wrist.
VIN DECODE
3F03F169491
3-1973
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
03-Convertible
F-302 2bbl V8
169491-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY TAG
BODY 76D-Mustang Convertible
COLOR 5M-Medium Copper Metallic
TRIM CF-Ginger Sebring Knit Corinthian Vinyl Buckets
DSO 16-Philadelphia
AXLE 3-8" 2.79 Conventional
TRANS W-C4 3 Speed Automatic
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 600 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888) 227-0914.
Please contact us anytime for more information or to come see the
vehicle in person.
