Vehicle Description
1971 Ford Mustang Convertible
For the 1971-73 model years former GM executive Bunkie Knudson, now
the leader of Ford's product design, wanted to take the Mustang
into a bigger, heavier and more luxurious playing field. The idea
was to cash in on the burgeoning large luxury coupe market; and not
only did the Mustang grow, it also received styling cues which
exaggerated both its length and weight. Throughout the years, the
Mustang has truly been everything to everyone. It's spanned several
pricing levels, performance levels - it even shared DNA with the
Ford Pinto during the mid-to-late 70s. Through it all, the car
remained successful and nearly every early variation has found its
place in the collector market. Right now, it's all about the
pre-1971 cars, but the tide is rising for examples like this
awesome 1971 Mustang Convertible.
For consignment buy early with the tide rising and your ship may
come in! A 1971 Mustang with its exaggerated long hood and small
front grille opening, and even smaller rear deck with lots of
passenger room, these are the biggest (most spacious) Mustangs to
hit the market in its history. Here we have a nice 1971 example in
menacing black, nice chrome, and black convertible top.
Exterior
With some scratches, a bit of bubbling and overall slight wear, the
black paint has aged nicely but has some faults. Chrome around the
grille and front bumper setup is shiny with a few overall
scratches. Egg crate grille is black and has the galloping steed in
the center with another chrome trimming surround. A black Mach 1
chin spoiler is below the front bumper. Alignment of some panels is
a bit off, but panels are nice and straight steel. The top shows
wear on the canvas, and a large separation of said canvas is seen
on the drivers rear at the top of the plastic window insert. The
glass window is still clear but has been duct taped to avoid water
intrusion. The rear deck shows some rust and paint peeling just
before the rear panel. Iconic 3 lights are now flush with the rear
panel and conform to its new shape. 15-inch Magnum 500 wheels are
on all 4 corners.
Interior
A rim blow steering wheel fronts the original dash which has
clouded plastic coverings for the deeply inset circular gauges.
Knobs and center dash are all original equipment. and an
aftermarket AM/FM/Cassette is on board and neatly mounted in the
center. Black high back buckets in vinyl are in front and show some
wear but are overall good condition. Rear shows 2 plus 2 bench
seating and a worn central console also in black races through the
cockpit to the dash. Black carpeting floods the floors and is clean
and fluffy. Black door panels present in worn but decent condition
and are sporting power windows....tres chic!
Drivetrain
Nicely detailed with its royal blue block 351ci Cleveland V8,
chromed valve coverings, and snazzy shiny Edelbrock intake manifold
and 4 bbl carburetor, things are looking good under the hood. A C4
3-speed automatic transmission is on back with a Ford 9-inch
rear.
Undercarriage
Underneath is very well maintained with virtually no rust and all
structurally sound unibody construction, floorpans and rockers are
all nice as well. We note independent coil springs for the front,
and leaf springs for the rear rides. Power disc brakes are up
front, and power drums for the rear. Dual exhausts and a turbo
muffler give this car a throaty sound.
Drive-Ability
A turn of the key and all 8 candles lit right up. Off to the test
track, and it performed nicely with good solid acceleration, nice
handling, and good braking on the panic stop and prior to the tight
corners. All was functioning as it should.
A few battle scars from age on the exterior but nothing beyond a
bit of sweat equity could take care of easily. Interior is patina
and a bit faded, but still overall acceptable and certainly usable,
just not perfect, but who cares? Engine and mechanicals are solid,
and all is looking 1971, Mustang. Cue the models!!
VIN DECODE
1F03H151667
1-1971
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
03-2 Door Convertible
H-351C 2bbl
151667-Sequential Unit Number
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.
