Highlights
- Recent engine rebuild
- Recently imported from Texas, USA in 2021
- Mechanically sound and well-running project Mustang
The Appeal
The Mustang, a classic American icon; a tried and true “pony car” with hot rod roots and racing heritage to back it up. Originally introduced in 1964, Ford’s Mustang was designed with a small footprint and sporty attitude, which took the world by storm and inspired generations of competition from its rivals.
This particular car is a prime candidate for your next running-and-driving cosmetic restoration project. With room for improvement on the exterior and interior, this Mustang provides endless possibilities for your creative freedom to update it exactly as you see fit.
It has lived most of its life in the USA, and has only recently been imported to the UK in 2021. The original inline 6 under the bonnet has been replaced with a 302ci V8, which was rebuilt right before coming to the UK, with invoice to prove. The small block V8 provides a welcome boost in power and breathes to life with a lovely-yet-restrained roar, then settles to a mild idle. While its cosmetic condition shows room for improvement, the owner tells us it’s mechanically sound and ready to drive.
This is an excellent opportunity to pick up an iconic American classic which has been imported from the dry climates of Texas, USA. This Mustang is, in our opinion, an ideal project with room for your own improvements and restorations, or it can be driven and thoroughly enjoyed as-is without the worries associated with keeping a classic car in absolute perfect condition.
The History and Paperwork
- Up to date V5
- Date of first registration recorded as January 1st, 1965
- Date of first registration in the UK September 1st, 2021
- Only one UK owner since import
- MoT and VED exempt in the UK
- Odometer shows 39,101 miles; mileage is unverified
- Most recent MoT passed in July 2021 with no advisories
- The current owner originally purchased the vehicle for full restoration, but has since changed directions and wishes to re-home the vehicle
- Originally manufactured in Florida, USA
- Original colourway was blue with blue interior
- Large list of maintenance work completed in the USA; performed in 2019 totalling $9,056.04, with full engine rebuild, new gas tank, new brake drums, new brake shoes, new wheel cylinders, new brake hardware and new master cylinder
- Invoices for above work present, but most paperwork lost during import
- Current owner purchased the car in 2021 from a restoration garage which sold the vehicle with a collection of spare parts
- The current owner has a large selection of spare parts needed to complete the restoration, which can be purchased at extra cost, separate from this auction listing
The Condition
- Originally blue paint with blue exterior
- The current condition of the vehicle overall is the result of a currently mid-project restoration and refurbishment, showing many areas for improvement but owner states no areas of concern
- Body work, frame, doors, are reportedly structurally safe just needing cosmetic improvement if desired
- Various dents and dings seen with filler present in some places, present on most panels
- Paintwork cracking and peeling, currently the result of an unfinished effort from previous owners
- Vinyl roof covering shows potential issues underneath, but owner states roof is structurally sound
- Surface rust and bubbling present and apparent on most panels
- Some seemingly man-made holes present in boot as pictured
- Chrome bumpers structurally sound but showing some surface corrosion and defects
- Interior incomplete but fully functional; owner selling many parts separately if interested
- Dashboard in functional condition with all gauges and electronics reportedly tested and functioning
- Aftermarket oil pressure gauge installed
- Most interior surfaces show some surface corrosion
- Carpet in fair usable condition but discolouration present
- Headliner in fair condition but some small tears present with mild discolouration
- Front and rear seats in fair condition, showing a small tear in the front driver’s side as pictured and some seat backing in need of reupholstery as pictured
- Underside shows some surface corrosion present, owner states mechanically and structurally sound, has passed MoT in 2021 with no advisories
- Steel wheels show no signs of kerb damage but some surface corrosion present
The Mechanics
- 302ci V8 present with Holley carburettor
- Engine rebuild, new gas tank, new brake drums, new brake shoes, new wheel cylinders, new brake hardware and new master cylinder in 2019 as stated above (see photos for complete list of works completed on engine)
- Owner states it runs perfectly and shifts smoothly after rebuild
- The engine bay does show its age in some places, but the owner informs us everything is in working order with no obvious signs of misuse
- Suspension, steering, and pickup are reportedly all as good or better than to be expected for a car of this age
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