For Sale: 1978 Ford Mustang in El Dorado Hills, California

This 1978 Ford Mustang II is a single-family-owned, California-blue-plate example powered by a 302ci V8 paired with a 3-speed automatic transmission. It was originally purchased new by the seller's mother in August 1977 and has been well-maintained, including a recent engine and transmission rebuild and a replacement battery. The car is finished in Silver Metallic with a vinyl roof over a black interior. This Mustang II is offered with a clear California title in the seller's name. 

The body was professionally resprayed in Silver Metallic in 2010, and it features a factory-optioned black vinyl half-roof, removable tilt moonroof, and single exhaust. A California car from the start, there is no evidence of rust per the seller.

Aftermarket Cragar 14” aluminum wheels are wrapped in 205/70 Michelin Defender tires, and both power steering and power brakes are equipped.

The interior is trimmed in reupholstered black vinyl with matching door panels and new carpet. Features include a center console with storage, woodgrain applique dash trim surrounding the gauges, working heater and air conditioning, an AM/FM head unit wired to a trunk-mounted remote CD changer, and a locking glove compartment.

Instrumentation is framed by a 2-spoke steering wheel and consists of a 120-mph speedometer, 6k tachometer, and gauges for oil pressure, fuel level, voltage, and coolant temperature. The 5-digit mechanical odometer shows approximately 48k miles, but the odometer has rolled once. 

The original 302ci V8 was rebuilt within the past 8k miles, and the battery was replaced in February 2020. Power is transferred to the rear wheels via a rebuilt C3 3-speed automatic transmission. 

• 1978 Ford Mustang II Ghia, stock 302 V8 engine with 3-speed automatic transmission. 
• Rare/Special features:  Partial vinyl top with factory sunroof.
• Engine and transmission have been rebuilt with less than 8,000 miles on each.  Total odometer reading is 148,300.
• Power Steering.
• Power Brakes.
• This vehicle passes California smog.
• The air conditioner and heater both work well.  
• Beautifully kept interior.  Vinyl seats have been reupholstered.  
• New carpet. 
• New seatbelts.    
• Painted in 2010, no rust.  
• New battery in 2019.
• Aluminum wheels and tires are in good condition.
• Single-family owner.
• Clean Title.

The only thing this car is lacking is a sound system, and really, that's a fun project.  This little pony is in great shape and it runs better now than it ever has, it has been cared for and babied for years.  It's a lot of fun to drive and this car wants to run fast.  It's easy to light the tires and still chirps shifting into second gear for that grab your attention fun when you drive it down the road.  Not only does this car sound good going down the road, but it also gets a lot of looks and compliments every time.  You will be hard-pressed to find this clean of a Mustang II at this price.