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

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