Vehicle Description
Don't let the late-model wheels fool you, this is a clean little
Mustang coupe that includes its original 289, unusual and
attractive Brittany Blue paint, and enough upgrades to make you
want to drive it every day. With Mustangs in the spotlight, even
coupes are seeing nice gains, so if you've been wanting an
affordable vintage pony, this might be a great opportunity.
Code Q Brittany Blue is an unusual color among early Mustangs, but
given how it looks on this lovely little coupe, you have to wonder
why. It's not a powder blue, but rather a strong metallic that
seems to change as you walk around it and the light moves across
the panels. It's definitely got a spectacular shine thanks to
two-stage urethane paint, and since it's already a few years old,
you don't have to worry about being the first one to put a scratch
on it. A black vinyl roof is an unusual choice, particularly in
this color, but it works well with the black wheels to give this
earnest little Mustang a very aggressive look. Some nice chrome,
polished stainless, and a classic Mustang grille all add to the
well-maintained vibe of this coupe.
The two-tone blue interior is also how this car was spec'd
originally and it looks absolutely fantastic. Lots of new equipment
and crisply detailed seat covers and door panels give it a very
inviting air inside. A restored center console has bright
woodgrained inserts and the storage "garage" in the center stack,
and the steering wheel matches quite nicely. Options include
factory A/C, which was finally integrated into the dash instead of
tacked on underneath, as well as an AM/FM/iPod stereo cleverly
stashed in the glove compartment with modern speakers throughout
the passenger compartment. Blue carpets with vivid blue mats (yeah,
there's a lot of blue here, but it totally works), and there's a
fresh dash pad above the crisply restored gauges to tie it all
together. The back seat looks completely untouched and the trunk
holds the spare.
There's every reason to believe this is the original C-code 289
cubic inch V8 living under the hood. It's quite stock save for a
few chrome dress-up pieces, and has that eager, bubbly feeling that
made these torquey, small-displacement engines so popular. Ford
Blue is on the block and air cleaner, while reproduction decals
were used to add authenticity. The aftermarket A/C compressor is a
big upgrade over the factory's giant pump, but does look to need a
service for optimal performance, and even in a coupe, the
heavy-duty Monte Carlo bar and shock tower brace make a noticeable
improvement in handling and feel. Backed by a C4 3-speed automatic
transmission and there are 2.79 gears inside the pumpkin, so it's a
superlative highway car. Racy-sounding Flowmaster mufflers make the
most of the 289's output and while the underside isn't detailed,
it's in good shape overall for being 55 years old. Blacked-out
wheels come from a late-model Mustang and emulate the classic
Torque Thrust look and update the early pony's handling with wide
225/50/17 performance radials.
This car also includes a ton of factory paperwork, including a
window sticker, dealer invoice, warranty card, bill of sale, and
early registration documents, so it's got an iron-clad history to
back it up. If you've been looking for a value-priced Mustang with
no excuses, this is it. Call today!
