Vehicle Description
1969 Ford Mustang Convertible
Ads appearing in Magazines in 1969 stated "Somebody finally built a
better Mustang...We did", meaning for the past 4 years the Mustang
has been the best selling car out there, and finally Ford outdid
themselves with the newly designed Mustang for 1969. Clever!
For consignment, a 2 owner car that has a few custom touches, some
styling cues of a Mach 1, a rack and pinion steering system, 2 tone
low back buckets, custom LCD gauges, and the important rebuilt
351ci V8 with some liberties taken on the performance front. With
the build started and finished by our consignor's father, starting
in 2009 and taking a full 3 years to finish, this car is still
looking fresh. Read on, and meanwhile I'll drop the top and get
ready for a heart pounding test ride!
Exterior
For 1969 the design was getting more aggressive with deeper inset
single headlights, a more rakish blacked out grille with running
lights and a surrounding bright trimming, as well as a simple
curved front bumper framing the lower valance. The hood is scooped,
and the top is tan canvas and power actuated top with a plastic
rear window to add a touch of class to this streetwise no slouch
classic. On the back, the Mustang is still utilizing the trio of
vertical taillights but now they are straightened out and just flat
protrusions for the back panel with another thin slightly upward
curved chrome bumper below. The Mustang cove is present and
accounted for showing off with chrome trimmings for the faux air
scoops on the rear quarter panels. Body colored sport mirrors and
nice stainless trimmings set off the passenger's compartment
wonderfully and are all in near perfect condition. 17-inch Shelby
replica wheels with faux knock offs are on the corners and are
wrapped in like new 235/45R17 Kumho rubber.
Interior
Smooth black vinyl and tan tweed intertwine on the doors and
creates the armrest and houses the window crank and mirror
joystick. Inside, nice black vinyl bolstered low back buckets with
tan tweed inserts are fronting the deeply inset dash and 4 spoke
billet style steering wheel atop a billet tiltable steering column.
The chairs have tuck band roll inserts for the seating inserts and
backs and a rear 2 plus 2 seats are configured similarly, and even
have the black and tan matching side panels. Within the dash are 4
deep set round gauges, now red lit LCD units and covering this up
high is the nicely padded black dash topper. Moving downward from
the center of the dash just before the console is an AM/FM/CD
digital radio, a later model heater slide controller, and the
controller for the Classic Auto Air system. A black leather booted
and white ball topped Hurst shifter is riding the black carpeted
hump and speaking of the carpet, it appears as nearly new with no
fading or soiling
Drivetrain
Under the hood it is akin to finding a pot of gold and its
gleaming, only this pot is a rebuilt 351ci Windsor V8. It has a
mild performance cam and roller tip rockers. On top is an Edelbrock
4-barrel carburetor feeding the 8 candles through an Edelbrock
intake. A 4-speed manual Toploader transmission is on back, and the
rear axle is Ford 9-inch with 3.50 gearing. Just fab with the blue
wires, ribbed cast valve coverings and chromed bolt ons abounding.
The engine is so bright, I hafta wear shades...
Undercarriage
Surface rust is noted on typical steel untreated parts, but the
floorpans, toe kicks and inner fenders as well as the frame are
rust free and solid. Some suspension parts have surface rust as
well, but all is sound with these. Up front, attached to the
independent coil spring suspension is a Unisteer power rack and
pinion steering unit and in the back we note traditional leaf
springs. Bringing this all to a halt are power front disc brakes
and power drums. Dual exhaust with Pypes mufflers is in charge of
the mighty exhale and makes for some wonderful mechanical
music.
Drive-Ability
This car is very impressive on the performance end with unlimited
acceleration, bias free panic stopping, and rail like handling. All
functions were spot on for the functionality save for the AC not
blowing cold as it isn't hooked up, the horn not tooting, the top
not lowering fully, and the hood scoop mounted turn signals not
flashing. This car is definitely a head turner and that 351ci
Windsor is pumping up the volume!
A fine restoration and rebuild with enhancements and all-around
good looks retained as to originality. A nice maroon and tan top
combo adding some class to the in your face speed this car can
obtain. A comfy interior in black and tan tuck and roll and
rectangular panels for extra feel goodness and the rebuilt Windsor
V8 under the hood doesn't hurt either. The ad of the day said "1969
Mustang, The Hottest Thing Going", that is until you look at this
build by our consignor's father...This one outdoes the factory and
then some!
9T03H145226
9-1969
T-Metuchen, NJ Assy Plant
03-Mustang Convertible
H-351ci V8 2bbl
145226-Sequential Unit Number
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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.
