1973 Ford Mustang

68 69 70 71 72 Mach 1 Options Convertible

351 2V

Automatic

3F03H234659

Clear

Gasoline

Restored 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible Show Car 7 Day No Reserve Auction Bid Now! This 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible "SHOW CAR" is in excellent working condition. All the instrument gauges and lights work. This car is rust free, all the body panels and sheet metal are original Ford. None of the original sheet metal has been replaced. We still have most of the original documentation for this vehicle when new. It still has its original Owner's Manual, Owner's Card, and other sales documents. Please see photos Please call me at (323) 360-1988 if you have any questions. FIRST PLACE TROPHY WINNER! This Show Car has had a complete ground up restoration and it has won a First Place Trophy at the Mustang Owner Club of California (MOCC) Mustang Woodley Park Car Show on June 26, 2011. In addition, it also won another 1971-1973 Mustang Trophy at the Warner Park show hosted by MOCC on May 1, 2011 We still have the original documentation including the original invoice when the car was sold new at Bill Hanna Ford in Louisiana VIN Tag Data VIN: 3F03H234659 Body: 76D (Convertible) Color: 2B (Bright Red) Trim: CW Trans:UW (C6 automatic) Axle: 2 DSO: 26 It won "Best 1971-1973 Mustang Convertible " The car has been repainted in Torch Red using DuPont two stage paint in January 2011 and the interior was completely redone with new upholstery, deluxe door panels, new carpet and dash. Moreover, a new Stafast fabric cloth top and glass window were reinstalled. All the window mechanisms were lubed before the new door panels were installed. As such, they roll up and down nicely. This Collectible 1973 Mustang Convertible is equipped with power disc brakes, power steering, gauge package, air conditioning (blows cold), bucket seats, custom vermillion red interior, center console. The car also has a period correct Pioneer AM/FM Cassette radio (dash uncut), Mach 1 side stripes, NASA hood, OEM 17" Ford 5th generation Mustang alloy wheels (NOT aftermarket) and Mach 1 grille. Ford never made a Mach 1 convertible but this vehicle represents what it would have looked like if they did. This show car is equipped with its original numbers matching Ford 351 cleveland engine. Despite its age, the vehicle is very original and retains all its original numbers matching components including the engine, transmission and rear end. It still has its original Motorcraft 2150 carburetor. New Optima Gel Battery New Pertronix Ignition Coil Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition Brand New Dual Exhaust system with dual stainless Magnaflow mufflers New AC compressor, expansion valve and dryer New Bosch H4 headlamps OEM 17" 5th Generation Ford Mustang wheels (Front 235/45 R17 Rear 235/55 R17) New Aluminum radiator Rebuilt C6 transmission with shift kit New Mach 1 grille and hood New Petronix 8 mm spark plug cables New Motorcraft distributor cap New KYB Gas shocks all around New brake pads all around New Air filter New Convertible Stafast fabric top and glass Brand New Ford Tooling Dashpad New Carpet New weatherstripping all around New pop open gas cap and honeycomb tail panel New Mach 1 side stripes and decals All the fluids have been replaced a few months ago I have the receipts for most of the above items and the work done on the vehicle It has had a complete restoration completed in 2011. The DuPont paint, upholstery, convertible top and transmission are all new. The original engine runs good. The car also has original Ford Mustang alloy wheels. This car is a survivor car that has been well taken care off, which is ready to be enjoyed. Own a piece of American History Today. Be the New Proud Owner! Good Luck bidding! Terms and Conditions This auction is set as a 7 Day auction With No Reserve, so please only serious bidding. The vehicle will be sold to the highest bidder - Auction will run it's full length. If you have any other questions, feel free to email me or call (323) 360-1988. I check my inbox for questions throughout the day. Clean California Title in hand and current registration paid. Full payment must be sent within 3 business days. Payment methods accepted are either a bank wire, certified cashiers check or cash in person. No bank loans or credit cards excepted. Paypal can be used as a deposit. A nonrefundable deposit is due within 72 hours of auction end. International Bidders: I am willing to sell Worldwide & familiar with the process. I understand it can take time & patience to finish a transaction. I am willing to help in any way to make it an easy sale & have all the information needed on hand. I can help out with any shipping needs. I'm located in West Hollywood, not too far away from many of the huge transport companies including Stanton, Wilmington, Carson, Gardenia & Compton. I can have it stored as long as it is paid for in full. Please ask any questions prior to bidding. Contact Steve @ CFR for domestic/import shipping +1 (323) 645-4242 or visit CFR Rinkens online. I can have it dropped off at their terminal to save you money. U.S Shipping: I can help out with any shipping needs if requested. I can store it as well as long as it is paid for in full. I recommend Bernie @ Dependable Auto Shippers. I can have it taken there to save you money on your end. Bernie at DAS can be reached at (310) 525 - 2259. Soon as you paid for the car, I can drop it off within a day or two. MOCC Warner Park Car Show These photos were taken before the Mach 1 stripes and newer Ford Aluminum wheels were installed (Mustang Owners Club of California is the oldest Mustang Club in California established in 1977) Original Documents and Records since new Sales Documents (Actual documents are not blacked out) Owner Card Owner's Manual Photos taken shortly before noon Photos taken shortly before sunset Brand New Stayfast black fabric convertible top Brand New Ford Tooling Dashpad Rare Optional Instrument Package (tach) Numbers matching 351 2V engine runs very well Trunk Undercarriage Door Data Decal This is not the car that sold in February. The car on the left with the blue license plates is the one that sold back in February 2013. OEM Ford 17" wheels Trophies included Brief History A buzz is in the air. Mustang will undergo an extensive change in design for the 1974 model year. The question is: what will happen to Mustang? The 1973 Mustang marked the end of a generation. The fuel crisis had moved buyers' preferences from large, gas-guzzling muscle cars to smaller, more fuel-efficient cars. As early as 1971, top-level management had plans for a sporty, fuel-efficient Mustang. Strong sales of the compact Maverick, Mercury Capri, Datsun 240Z and Toyota Celica suggest that the public is hungry for an economical "little jewel." The Mustang II is Ford's answer. The turn signals in the grille were turned vertical rather than the horizontal placement on 1971-1972 models. Chrome headlight and taillights bezels replaced the black from 1971-1972. The Mach 1 lost it's pop-open fuel door, and the side stripes were lowered and thicker, with "Mach 1" written inside the stripe in front of the rear wheel rather than on the front fender behind the front wheel. Total U.S. Production: 134,267 The Arab oil embargo and fuel crisis spurs growth in the subcompact market. A surge in convertible sales occurs as Ford announces that the next generation will not be available with a convertible option. Due to government regulations, the 1973 Mustang would be the last Mustang convertible until 1983. 1973 would also be the last year for Mustang Grandé. The low-budget movie Gone in 60 Seconds was released in 1974. It was a 90-minute movie with a 40-minute chase scene featuring a yellow 1973 Mach 1. In addition, the 1971-1973 Mustang was also in the 1971 James Bond Movie "Diamonds Are Forever". Production for 1973 topped out at 125, 813. Only 11,853 convertibles were built that year. Base convertible prices was $ 3,102.00 If you have any questions, please feel free to call me at (323) 360-1988. Please note this car is also for sale locally. I reserve the right to end the auction early.