This incredibly rare, one of just 5159 built to commemorate the 75th birthday of Ford Motor Company. Only available in two color combinations, this Diamond Blue model is one of just 2602! But wait, it gets better! This car has the optional power moonroof! One of just over 1700! Rare isn't the word and these have become hard to find with premium condition models fetching well over $40K in recent sales! Why is ours such a bargain? Well, mostly because we are known for classic car bargains but there's more. Read on...
Fully loaded as these were. Most everything works, including the A/C, 8-track stereo, power windows and of course, the moonroof. Even the DTE display works as I'm told many times it does not. Yes, it's got the optional CB too and it powers up with a display! Both driver and passenger power seats work but some of the tilt functions on each do not. The 460 V8 comes to life with ease and runs excellent. I drove this car personally on the freeway for close to an hour with no issues. Very smooth. Very quiet. Transmission shifts as it should. The odometer reads just 72,574 miles which we believe to be correct and not rolled over. Our clean, Massachusetts title backs that up as well. Also, we have a STACK of receipts for prior repairs.
We believe this car was left or stored outside by a previous owner. There is some wear. The paint is a correct respray and in excellent shape. I'd say a 8 out of 10. Vinyl top is very nice as well with zero signs of hidden rust. Chrome is very good, an 8 out of 10. Some of the exterior plastic trim shows age. I'd give it a 4-5 out of 10 but certainly not an embarrassment. The correct wheels are very nice too.
The interior we cleaned up and sorted as best we could. Some discoloration on the original upholstery. The center of the upper portion of the back seat has a repairable tare. Dashboard and carpet are excellent. Steering wheel is very nice too! Overall I'd give the interior a 6 out of 10.
Body wise it's decent but not 100% rust free. Some minor bubbling here or there with one spot in the right rear 1/4 panel that has a small spot of surface rust showing (see pics). The undercarriage is mostly clean with EXCELLENT floor boards. Suspension has normal scale but nothing crazy. The rearmost of the two rear frame rails need repair (see pics) but easily done by someone with some skill.
So it's all about preference. Looking for a perfect example? Move on and prepare to pay FOUR TIMES our asking. Looking to get into one of these without deep pockets? This could be your car. Lightly restore it as I feel it deserves or leave it as is an drive it. We just changed the oil and did a safety check. Drive it home. Probably the most reasonably priced Diamond Jubilee out there!
Check out the gallery of pics and watch a full YouTube walk around video attached. PRICE REDUCED TO $8900 SINCE VIDEO WAS FILMED!
