Vehicle Description
Great-looking GT with a restoration in original colors.
Strong-running A-code 289 cubic inch V8, automatic transmission,
disc brakes, GT equipment. Extremely clean underneath with no
patches or cutting. A fast, fun Mustang ready to play!We sell a lot
of Mustangs and it's easy to understand why. They're the ideal
hobby car: fun, attractive, easy to maintain, and practical to live
with day-to-day. Plus Mustangs are iconic-there's just nobody who
doesn't love a vintage Mustang and they are treated like
celebrities everywhere you go. It's a great combination. This
awesome Springtime Yellow Mustang GT coupe gets everything right.
The restoration is maybe 5 years old (we don't know who did it or
when) and it's in just the right condition for driving and
enjoying. Springtime Yellow with the black vinyl roof is how this
car was originally equipped, and with the black GT stripes along
the rockers, it looks fantastic. Paint and bodywork are extremely
nice, with doors that close with a solid sound and no evidence that
it was ever rusty or wrecked-those are original quarter panels and
front fenders. There's a great gloss to the paint and very few
signs of use, testament to the care it has received over the years.
We also like the bright chrome bumpers and other trim, all of which
is in great shape. It's difficult to confirm the genuineness of
early GTs like this, but it certainly has all the right equipment,
including the front fog lights, rocker stripes, and trumpet exhaust
tips coming through the rear valence, as well as the little details
that are harder to copy (the floor exhaust brackets, HCC AX
quick-ratio steering box, and rear frame reinforcements). It looks
friendly yet competent, and that's how it runs.The standard black
interior is a great place to spend some time. Not a lot of options,
but there's fresh upholstery, new carpets, a new steering wheel,
and fully operational gauges. The seats have fresh foam inside, so
they're supportive and comfortable and the Mustang was the first
car where seat belts were standard equipment. The gauges are
probably original, as is the center console, but everything works
except the aftermarket radio, which we have not investigated. The
dash pad isn't cracked, the headliner is in excellent shape, and
fresh Mustang-logo rubber floor mats help keep things tidy. The
coupe offers a good-sized trunk with a correct plaid mat, spare
tire cover, and jack bag, so it's outfitted properly.Mustang GTs
came standard with the A-code 289 cubic inch V8 with a 4-barrel
carburetor and dual exhaust, which teamed up to make 225
horsepower. This one runs beautifully, starting easily, idling
well, and pulling the lightweight coupe around with genuine
authority. It's strong! There's an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor in
place of the original Autolite unit plus a Pertronix electronic
ignition system, but those are the only notable deviations from
original spec. A Monte Carlo bar was added between the shock towers
to reinforce the front structure and thanks to a big radiator up
front, it stays cool even in traffic. A few chrome dress up items
look great under the hood, along with Ford Blue engine enamel and
correct tower hose clamps, so someone was sweating the details when
this one went together. Underneath there's a rumbling dual exhaust
system with glasspack-style mufflers that sound great, along with
very clean original floors, undamaged torque boxes, and factory
spot welds visible on the rockers. The front suspension has been
recently rebuilt so it tracks well and there are correct front disc
brakes and 13/16 front sway bar, adding more evidence to the fact
that this is a real GT. The C4 3-speed automatic transmission spins
an 8-inch rear end with 3.00 gears inside, so it's a relaxed
cruiser with plenty of punch when you need it. There's also a
recent gas tank, newer shocks, and 195/70/14 white-letter radials
on beautiful styled steel wheels.We drive a lot of Mustangs and
this one measures up. In fact, we spent a week in Hershey, PA at
the giant show and swap meet and this was the car we used to
commute around town. It always started right up, it cruises easily
at modern highway speeds, and it's comfortable to drive. What else
can you ask for from a hobby car? If you're looking for a great
vintage Mustang to enjoy, you owe it to yourself to give this one a
closer look. Call today!Harwood Motors always recommends and
welcomes personal or professional inspections of any vehicle in our
inventory prior to purchase.
