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So, the Marti for the car's vin #'s will have "Competiton suspension" listed as an option. With also knowing your original paint color and any other options it has, that will narrow down the complete factory serial numbers when compared to the 2 prefixes Hemikiller gave you. Let us know what...

Is that a rear sway bar link (threaded end between U bolts) I see?

I'd first give it a very good detailing or have a professional do so. You might also want to check out Hemmings Auctions (or classified)...

this news was posted the 27th... "Ford also said it now expects its EV business unit, Ford Model e, to post an operating loss of about $4.5 billion this year." https://www.cnbc.com/2023/07/27/ford-pushes-back-ev-target-warns-of-wider-losses.html

These are supposed to smell good too!

There's a plastic ring clip that's pressed through the door front, between hinges... Like these-

I'd say it's a faulty alternator or regulator. Pull alt. and take to a parts store that can test and replace regulator with a known working unit. Check wiring for melts. Good luck and hopefully it didn't cook that expensive Optima! (Run a test on battery too)

Disconnect battery if not already done by now...

Thats the new Scott Drake template...

I'd like to know how you got those replacement panels delivered to Germany. That whole floor section is BIG!

WCCC will re-silver your glass if you can remove it without breaking...

That's when I would have asked, "Have anything left from it?"

So... I googled the serial numbers in the sellers ad, and these 2 links popped up! https://www.mecum.com/lots/169695/1971-ford-mustang-boss-351-fastback/ https://car-from-uk.com/sale.php?id=109832&country=us

This discussion reminds me of a late friend's signature line over at VMF, Universal torque spec --"Tight as she'll go, then 2 more turns."

Or these... https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/junction-block-assembly-electrical-connector-used-1971-1973-mercury-cougar-/-1971-1973-ford-mustang.html?sessionthemeid=26...

If you like it, ask seller to put it on the lift to inspect for rust before singing any papers...

Might also want to wrap tape just outside of splits as not to mar the good area when sanding. Two applications of filler with long curing time on large ones will probably be best for adhesion. If not equipped to paint it yourself, get a few body shop estimates...

Maybe it's time to retire?