It's a lot of fun to see what the merger of creativity and aftermarket modifications can do to transform the identity of a classic car, yet it's always a welcome experience to encounter one in an unadorned stock configuration. That's exactly what this 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible offers. Wearing high-gloss silver blue paint that's paired with a white convertible top, and rolling on a straight, structurally sound foundation, this Pony exudes all the visual appeal that made the Mustang such an instant hit, representing a more muscular yet instantly recognizable take on the model that took the automotive market by storm a half decade before it rolled out. Yep, those first generation Mustangs were certainly a good-looking bunch.
The black vinyl interior has seen the attention needed to keep it in good shape and features a pair of bucket seats that show only slight wear as they bracket a clean center console that's been outfitted with USB ports, a nice add-on in today's tech-centric society. Glance through the polished aluminum steering wheel with its woodgrain trim and Mustang branding, and you'll see that the dash area is another high point on this vintage Mustang, with a straight, uncracked pad over the top and a set of easily readable factory gauges in the instrument cluster, something that's far from a given in a UV-sensitive convertible. A retro-look AM/FM stereo with an auxiliary port has also been added to the mix to afford you plenty of listening options during your road trips.
Like the rest of this classic, the drivetrain has been kept in factory configuration, so as you raise the hood, you'll find a period-correct 302-cubic-inch V8 standing by at the center of the compartment. With its valve covers and air cleaner properly painted in Ford Blue, the engine is in good running form, idling smoothly and pulling with plenty of strength. While the engine pairs with a C4 automatic transmission that does slip a little during downshifting, the fact that the transmission behaves normally otherwise suggests that it's likely more of an issue with internal pressure, as opposed to overall soundness. By the late-'60s, Ford seemed to be ahead of the curve as far as power steering was concerned, so this pony navigates nicely, and its power brakes that include discs in front bring prompt stops.
HIGHLIGHTS
PERIOD-CORRECT 302-CUBIC-INCH V8
2-BARREL CARBURETOR
3-SPEED AUTOMATIC C4 TRANSMISSION
POWER STEERING
POWER BRAKES, WITH DISCS IN FRONT
DUAL EXHAUST, WITH CHAMBERED MUFFLERS
HIGH-GLOSS SILVER BLUE EXTERIOR
WHITE CONVERTIBLE TOP, WITH GLASS REAR WINDOW
14" FACTORY WHEELS
BLACK VINYL UPHOLTERY
BUCKET SEATS
CENTER CONSOLE
RETRO-STYLE AM/FM STEREO WITH AN AUXILIARY PORT
LARGE COLLECTION OF MAINTENANCE RECORDS INCLUDED
A fine example of its model in unembellished, first-generation form, this 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible rolls on a set of 14" factory wheels wrapped with Nexen tires that still show plenty of tread and would be a great addition to any collector's garage. Call today!
