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1972 Mustang Fastback 250 6 Cyl.
Hello,

My name is Johannes. I'm the owner of a 1972 250ci fastback. Since I was a kid i dreamt of American cars. About 10 years ago when i was waiting for inspection of my first car, a ford escort, there was a 1972 mustang waiting behind me. I instantly fell in love. I thought it was to remain a dream. Where I live, you don't see a lot of mustangs. When you see one, it is most likely a 65 or 66. After gone in 60 seconds all the people fell in love with the "elenor", but I was not impressed. My heart went out for 1972 muscle cars. I believe that year most american brands made the most beautiful cars to this day.

A few years ago I married, bought a house (which i am still working on), I got some kids. I worked 2 jobs and was self-employed, so I worked a lot. When i was looking for a car for my business, I hesitated between some cheap cars, I didn't want to spend a lot of money on them. One weekend, me and my oldest son were visiting a reseller of old-timers. And there he stood. My bright yellow dream-car, not many people were interested because next to it stood some 67 - 69 original shiny V8 fastbacks and convertibles (very beautiful indeed, but very very expensive for me).

My heart pounded for that bright yellow car. It was as if I wanted to take care of here, the ugly ducklin who got no attention. Because it was a 250 ci and it had been modified with modern wheels, exhaust-system, striping and it had some surface rust the price was fairly cheap. I jumped back into my car, went after money, made the reseller an offer and I bought myself a 1972 Mustang "for my business".

I still dream of a big V8 engine, I hope to live and to save long enough to make that happen sometime. Lots of people love my car and take pictures of it. When I get the remark "it's a shame it's not a V8" I ask them to show their Mustang.

Currently I'm busy detailing the interior and tuning the engine to get the most out of the 6 banger. I'm planning some original wheels, tires and get rid of the striping. I hope to get inspired by your cars, projects and know-how.:)

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::welcome:: From Southwest, Florida. I like the color. Would need to see a side shot of the car to tell out the stripe:D

 
::welcome:: From Southwest, Florida. I like the color. Would need to see a side shot of the car to tell out the stripe:D
Here's a shot from the side. It's a photograph from the day that I bought the car. You have a good view on the wheels too. Wheels are from a german brand called DTM Racing. They are mounted on spacers.

As for the decals. I'm currently busy on a custom design to apply on the hood. The current decals will not be nice together with the new design.

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Welcome from North Carolina.
Hi, I got some friends currently living in Chapel Hill near Raleigh NC. They like it a lot over there.

 
Nice looking sportsroof & ::welcome:: from NY

 
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::welcome:: from Maine , nice looking stang

 
Welcome from Arkansas. Hope you get your wish and make it a V8 car but like you said "it's a mustang"...I agree with you on the wheels though

 
Welcome from coastal Alabama, USA. That is a very nice looking Mustang! Enjoy the good economy from that 250. ;)

 
Welcome from coastal Alabama, USA. That is a very nice looking Mustang! Enjoy the good economy from that 250. ;)
That is a huge advantage since its my daily driver. Fuel prices have gone up big time here. A V8 would be a hobby only. Prices are currently € 1.70 per liter, that's about $ 0.60 per gallon. (correct me if I'm wrong)

 
welcome from noosa australia nice car man

 
Hi and welcome from Luxembourg.

I'm afraid your calculation is wrong.

1 gallon is 3.78 liters. 1.7€ is 2.22$.

3.78x2.22= 8.39.

So your price is 8.39$ per gallon.

:)

 
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