1973 Ford Mustang

Convertible

302 4V

Automatic

3F03F242716

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. This car has been in Southern California since the mid 1970s. It still has its original blue and yellow plates. 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 early this year and it has won First Place Trophy at the Mustang Owner Club of California (MOCC) Mustang Airtel Car Show on Sept 16, 2012. In addition, it also won another First Place 1971-1973 Mustang Trophy at the Warner Park show hosted by MOCC on May 3, 2012 VIN Tag Data VIN: 3F03F242716 Body: 76D (Convertible) Color: 5T Trim: CA Trans: W (C4 automatic) Axle: 3 DSO: 58 It won "Best 1971-1973 Mustang Convertible " The car has been repainted in Torch Red using DuPont two stage paint in January 2012 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, bucket seats, custom vermillion red interior, center console. The car also has the optional Factory Philco AM Radio, Mach 1 side stripes, NASA hood, rare Original Ford forge aluminum wheels (NOT aftermarket) and Mach 1 grille. This show car is equipped with the Ford 302 engine. It has a brand new Summit 600 CFM carburetor, Edelbrock performer intake manifold (I have all the original items if you want to reinstall them). The Engine runs really strong. New Battery New Ignition Coil New Summit 600 CFM carburetor (SUM-M08600VS) New Mach 1 grille and hood New Accel 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 were replaced this year. New Carpet New weatherstripping all around New gas tank 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 New BFG Goodrich tires with less than 500 miles on them I have the receipts for most of the above items and the work done on the vehicle The Mustang retains its original single exhaust system, which is in good working order. It has had a complete restoration completed in 2012. The DuPont paint, upholstery, convertible top and transmission are all new. The original engine runs good. The car also has original Ford mag wheels, which are very rare. 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! MOCC AirTel Car Show (Mustang Owners Club of California is the oldest Mustang Club in California established in 1977) Top Up Drivers side Ram Air hood Brand New custom vermillion interior The original Philco AM Radio works well Photos taken shortly before noon time Numbers matching 302V engine (I have all the original valve covers, intake manifold and carburetor if you want to go back to original) Trunk Door Data Decal 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. Production for 1973 topped out at 125, 813. Only 11,853 fastbacks 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.