Vehicle Description
Mustang coupes represent one of the biggest bargains in the old car
hobby today. Often living in the shadow of their convertible and
fastback siblings, cars like this 1970 Ford Mustang coupe offer the
same performance, same handsome interior, and same street presence,
all for less cash. Talk about a win-win situation!
Refinished a few years ago, this slick red pony is just more proof
that there's no such thing as an ugly 1970 Mustang. From the
wide-mouth grille and black chin spoiler to the stripe running down
the center of the car and those classic three-element taillights,
this car is pure American fun from any angle. Finish work is pretty
good, with a high-visibility shine and decent gaps, but not so nice
that you'll fret about leaving it unattended in a parking lot.
Subtle details reveal themselves after you get acquainted, such as
the satin black rocker panel stripes, small '351' emblems under the
Mustang script on the front fenders, and twin chrome tailpipes
sticking out the back. Add in a nicely done black vinyl roof, and
you have a great-looking pony car that will be the center of
attention but one that never seems to be trying too hard.
Bucket seats with federally-mandated headrests anchor a nicely
finished interior. Coupes and fastbacks shared the same parts, and
from behind the wheel it's almost impossible to tell them apart.
The deeply set gauges look sporty and in this car appear to be in
completely original condition, while other components, including
the seat covers and door panels, are quite nice. The carpets and
dash pad are showing their age, but the great thing about Mustangs
is that stuff like that is available from a variety of suppliers
and equipment is quite affordable. The shifter for the C4 3-speed
automatic transmission uses a chrome T-handle, and there are
heavy-duty floor mats protecting the carpet. An AM/FM/CD stereo has
been installed in the dash and includes a remote for easy access.
The trunk offers a correct replacement mat and with a coupe,
there's plenty of room for luggage on a road trip.
Performance is entertaining, too, especially when you're carrying a
built 351 cubic inch V8. Rugged and easy to maintain, the 351 is a
great choice and thanks to a 2-barrel carburetor, it's even
relatively thrifty for a performance-oriented machine. The engine
bay is functional but not detailed for show, although we have to
admit we like the red air filter lid that works well with the red
paint. Otherwise, it's pretty stock, which means it's easy to
maintain and bulletproof reliable. The transmission is a C4 3-speed
automatic feeding a stock rear end hanging on leaf springs, as
original. The exhaust system is very recently installed, including
Flowmaster mufflers and those cool chrome tips, so it sounds
amazing. The floors are in good order with no glaring issues and if
you're going to wear big wheels, you may as well make the brakes
interesting, so the drums have been painted red to match the
bodywork. Giant 20-inch wheels certainly make a statement and
actually fit inside the fender wells far better than most, so it
looks right.
Neatly sorted and ready to enjoy, this high-visibility Mustang will
get admiring glances anywhere it goes. Even more importantly,
you'll feel like a million bucks from behind the wheel. Call
today!