1973 Ford Mustang Convertible
Highlights
- Delightful period blue-over-blue colour scheme
- Iconic ‘Torq Thrust’ wheels
- Highly original throughout
- UK road registered and exempt from road tax/MOT testing
- Major service carried out by Redline American Muscle
The Appeal
When you think of great road trips, you immediately think of America. And when you combine ‘road trip’ and ‘America’, the obvious solution is: Mustang.
A legend the world over, the first generation of the “pony car” saw many iterations and tweaks over its years in production, but here we have a very late first-generation convertible. In fact, after this, there were no more convertible Mustangs until the early ‘80s.
Presented in a great colour scheme of light blue over dark blue vinyl, with a complementary white fabric roof and handsome ‘Torq Thrust’ wheels, we think this convertible is sure to prove a delight for whoever becomes its next custodian.
It came to the UK from the Netherlands in October 2023 and has since been registered with an age-appropriate plate. The Mustang benefits from road tax and MOT exemption so is ready to be enjoyed.
The History and Paperwork
- 1973 model year car
- Late first-generation Mustang
- 18,915 miles indicated (five-figure odometer)
- US title documents
- EU import documentation present and correct
- Now UK-registered as an historic vehicle
- 1 UK registered keeper
- V5C present
- Major service carried out by Redline American Muscle
- Two sets of keys included
The Condition
- The powered roof, finished in white fabric, looks to be in fine condition, with no damage, tears or notable sagging we could identify
- Light Blue (3B) paintwork suits the vehicle well, showing off the lines and haunches nicely
- There are some minor blemishes, chips and some cracking to the paint on the corners of the front urethane bumper
- Various areas of the paint have been carefully touched in
- The body panels all appear to be in good order, with no corrosion or damage apparent and panel gaps that have a factory appearance
- American Racing ‘Torq Thrust’ wheels, finished with grey centres and polished barrels/lips, that show in excellent condition
- The wheels are fitted with a matched set of BFGoodrich tyres
- Underneath, the car appears solid and clean, with no obvious corrosion or damage and a neat layer of underseal
- Dark blue vinyl upholstery with fabric centre inserts to the seats
- Overall the upholstery looks to be in good order, although there are some signs of light wear and the driver’s seat looks to have been repaired in a few places
- Grey carpets throughout the cabin area present well, with no obvious issues
- The wood veneer panels on the door cards look to be undamaged, with no cracking we could see
- Modern Kenwood CD/radio installed
- A bank of three additional gauges has been fitted in the top centre of the dashboard
- In general, the switchgear, instruments and driving controls look smart, with some light patination from use
The Mechanics
- 4.1-litre (250ci) ‘Thriftpower’ inline-six
- Three-speed automatic transmission
- Factory-fitted power brakes and power steering
- Under the bonnet, the engine displays nicely, the bay being clean and tidy, with no apparent signs of leaks or overheating
- The vendor states that it runs smoothly and drives well
BEFORE YOU BUY
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✓ The seller is registered as a private seller which means consumer rights stemming from EU consumer protection law do not come into effect. However, you are still covered by Car & Classic’s own Terms and Conditions..
✓ We request that a non-refundable fee be paid if you are the lucky winning bidder at auction or if your offer is accepted Please refer to our helpful FAQs and T&Cs for specific rates.
✓ This vehicle is “Sold As Seen”, on an “As Is Where Is’ basis and without warranty. Photos and descriptions are solely for guidance purposes and it's customary to carry out a full inspection of the vehicle prior to purchase for your own peace of mind.
✓ VAT is included in the buyer's deposit. VAT may or may not be included in the final bid or offer price, as specified in the listing.
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Auction Details
- Year 1973
- Make Ford
- Model Mustang
- Colour Blue
- Mileage 18,915 Miles
- Engine size 4100
- Seller Type Private
- Town Ashford
- County Kent
- Country United Kingdom
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Auction ends
8
bids
from 5
bidders
- davidw2•••• £15,000 30/06/24
- gtr.lov•••• £10,500 30/06/24
- davidw2•••• £10,000 28/06/24
- gtr.lov•••• £5,000 28/06/24
- Niculae•••• £2,100 26/06/24
- voyager•••• £2,000 26/06/24
- Niculae•••• £600 26/06/24
- francis•••• £500 25/06/24
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