luxstang
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- 1972 Mustang Convertible
Ok, here's the deal. I have stumbled on an absolutely stunning car that I could score for a pretty low price (in European terms, of course).
It's even worse because it's my favorite type of Mustang ever.
69 Mach1 R-Code (428 CJ)
Factory Ram Air (Shaker hood)
Candy Apple Red with blackout hood treatment
Black interior
3,25 Traction-Loc
C6 Automatic
Fold down rear seat
Rear window louvers
Front and rear spoilers
Tilt away steering wheel
Power disc brakes
Power Steering
Tinted Glass
Deluxe Belts/Warning light
Metric speedo (Export Model)
Lacks factory wheels but has original 1968-69 Shelby rims on it.
The car has been restored to factory specs using only NOS parts with great attention to detail. Underside is just as nicely finished as the body outside. No repro panels anywhere.
Paint and body work are top notch, on a par with the best I have ever seen. Very little filler.
The car has not been driven yet, as the assembly process is not yet complete. It needs the front grille, lights and bumper. The rest is done, all the panels are in place and perfectly aligned.
Ok, a 428 Cobra Jet in an awesome like new condition, so where's the problem?
Well, somewhere along the line it has lost it's original engine. It now has a 351 4v under the hood that is even period correct and it has all the bolt on stuff from the original engine, so the shaker and air grabber are there and functional.
How much would this affect the value of the car?
I would think the most important thing is the R-code in the VIN, right?
I'd even say that on winding European roads (better handling, lack of nose heaviness) and with our fuel prices the 351 would even be the better deal but still, it would be nice to have the 428 that it came with.
And over here, there is no way you score a 428 in the classifieds.
What do you guys think?
It's even worse because it's my favorite type of Mustang ever.
69 Mach1 R-Code (428 CJ)
Factory Ram Air (Shaker hood)
Candy Apple Red with blackout hood treatment
Black interior
3,25 Traction-Loc
C6 Automatic
Fold down rear seat
Rear window louvers
Front and rear spoilers
Tilt away steering wheel
Power disc brakes
Power Steering
Tinted Glass
Deluxe Belts/Warning light
Metric speedo (Export Model)
Lacks factory wheels but has original 1968-69 Shelby rims on it.
The car has been restored to factory specs using only NOS parts with great attention to detail. Underside is just as nicely finished as the body outside. No repro panels anywhere.
Paint and body work are top notch, on a par with the best I have ever seen. Very little filler.
The car has not been driven yet, as the assembly process is not yet complete. It needs the front grille, lights and bumper. The rest is done, all the panels are in place and perfectly aligned.
Ok, a 428 Cobra Jet in an awesome like new condition, so where's the problem?
Well, somewhere along the line it has lost it's original engine. It now has a 351 4v under the hood that is even period correct and it has all the bolt on stuff from the original engine, so the shaker and air grabber are there and functional.
How much would this affect the value of the car?
I would think the most important thing is the R-code in the VIN, right?
I'd even say that on winding European roads (better handling, lack of nose heaviness) and with our fuel prices the 351 would even be the better deal but still, it would be nice to have the 428 that it came with.
And over here, there is no way you score a 428 in the classifieds.
What do you guys think?
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