This 1972 Ford Mustang Grande may not be to everyone’s taste, but it is a testament to a father’s devotion to his daughter. You will find it listed for sale here on Craigslist. Located in Valparaiso, Indiana, it is offered for sale with a clean title. The seller has priced this Mustang at $13,000 OBO.
The original owner of this Mustang drove it for ten years and in 1983 he had it repainted in Bright Lime with what is referred to as “Roller Skate Stripe” for his 16-year-old daughter. She then drove it for two years before it went into storage for the next 28 years until the current owner bought and revived it. The seller states that the car is solid and clean underneath, and that the only rust is the spot that can be seen in this shot at the back of the rear wheel arch.
The interior is quite clean, and the only real issue of note is what appears to be seam separation on the driver’s seat. The carpet is also a bit faded, but it may respond well to some dye. The car has been fitted with a RetroSound aftermarket stereo, and the speakers can be seen in the front foot-wells. There are other speakers fitted within the interior of the car plus two amplifiers in the boot. However, if the new owner wanted to preserve the originality of the interior, these could be removed.
Under the hood is another interesting story. This car was originally fitted with a 302ci V8. After driving the car for a few months the original owner regretted this decision so returned the car to the dealership to have them install a Boss 351ci engine. The seller has gone through the car mechanically to ensure that it is solid and reliable. He has kept it stock for ease of maintenance, but amongst the work completed he has replaced the brakes, shocks, fuel tank and lines, battery and sundry other items. The car now also sits on American Racing Special Edition wheels and Cooper tires.
As I said at the start, this Mustang isn’t going to appeal to everyone. The sticking point for most people is going to be those stripes. They appear to be adhesive vinyl, but I think that removing them will pose some problems because I would expect that the paint under them will be a different shade than the rest of the car. So I guess that it comes down to a choice: Either remove the stripes and foot the bill for a repaint, or leave the stripes and attract plenty of attention wherever you go.
What a nice thing to do for your daughter if I was her I would never have parted with it.
Anyone out there not wanting to run under the radar anymore and wanting a lot more attention?
Here’s your wheels.
Very nice car, and the base colour is sharp…less the stripes. My daughter however will get something far more utilitarian (and less powerful) to drive.
Might offer 10K then I would drive it daily, who cares if you get looks good or bad., I would just reply with letting the Boss 351 do my talking.
Someone would be wise to run the casting numbers and date codes on the block and heads to make sure it really is a BOSS 351. Especially since much of the cars perceived value rests with that claim being true.
Steve R
BOSS 351’s are rare…even service replacement blocks. A lot of people called the 351CJ Boss. Technically, the R code 351 in 72 was a hydraulic cammed, lower compression BOSS.
Starsky & Hutch, undercover at the gay pride parade.
lmfao!!!😂😂😂
Paint and stripe way cool looking. Somebody should try that on a javelin.
Strangely compelling.
I think that is a good paint scheme for that model Mustang, so many striped schemes tend to be overwrought….
It’s a ’72, I guess you had to try something.
The stripes are like a sand in ones eyes at first blush, kind of mellow out after a minute of looking at it. I now like . What I hate is the ugly green seats, door panels and headliner. They should be discarded with the carpet and replace with a color more pleasing to the eye. I always think the cars are over priced, this one about double. If trying to get top dollar the engine bay should be detailed.
Gentleman I think that’s painted not vinyl stripes. To many tight radius’s stripe sizes are varied.
Hand laid. JS
Sunshine reals havoc on vinyl…
Also in 1983 custom paint was more prevalent than vinyl stripes
Good car for vampires.
They should only come out at night, too.
Standard interior in a grande?
With or without the stripes the paint alone will get you noticed a mile away!
I see one (1) tailpipe, Right Rear. How many people run a BOSS 351 WITH SINGLE EXHAUST?
I agree about the base color, which I’m okay with but almost TOO glossy. The side stripes I would do away with entirely — whether painted or laid on vinyl. Breaks up the lines too much. I think a lot of innocent people claim a Mustang from this era is a “Grande” when in fact it is the base model notch back. The interior needs new carpet which is super easy and inexpensive for a car like this.
Bumpers and valances look pretty beat.
This “BOSS” 351 claim bothers me too. I actually ordered and bought a ’71 BOSS 351. It’s a one year only car with less than 1900 total manufactured, so one can see my reluctance to believe that part of the story. Those engines are rare and about as much like a “regular” Cleveland as a Cleveland is to a Windsor. So, I agree with Steve R about casting numbers etc. The only picture of the engine compartment isn’t clear enough to tell if the carb is the special Autolite made for this BOSS engine only. That part, when found, may cost 3500-4000 or whatever the seller wants. Really, really wish I’d kept mine….