The “GT” badge had served the First Generation Mustang well from its early days until 1969. However, the introduction of the Mach 1 that year undermined sales to the point where Ford axed the GT before the year ended. Final-year examples are relatively rare, especially when they present as beautifully as our feature car. A thorough restoration should mean its new owner will need to do nothing but slip behind the wheel and drive off into the sunset. Barn Finder Gunter K spotted this beauty, and I must say a big thank you. It is listed here on Craigslist in Snohomish, Washington. The seller is firm on their price of $50,000, leaving no scope for negotiation.

I find it frustrating when a seller lists a car as desirable as this GT but supplies limited photos and information. The vehicle appears to present well, with its Acapulco Blue paint shining richly. There are no visible flaws or defects, and the panels are laser-straight and rust-free. Considering the car’s recent history, this is unsurprising. The seller indicates this Mustang underwent a rotisserie restoration, although it is unclear when. The overall condition suggests that it was either relatively recent or that this beauty has seen little use since the process ended. The chrome and trim shine as impressively as the paint, with the GT rolling on its correct wheels. The glass is flawless, leaving me struggling to find anything to criticize. I will qualify that by recommending that interested parties attempt to negotiate an in-person inspection. There is no indication of any problems with this GT, but it is a wise strategy when committing a significant chunk of change to any classic purchase.

If the exterior shots leave much to be desired, the interior photos lift that impression to a higher level. They are so dark it is virtually impossible to pick the finer details, although it appears the Black vinyl upholstery and carpet are excellent. There is no visible wear or damage, and the dash looks clean. The car features a Sport Deck rear seat, but it is unclear whether there are other factory options or aftermarket additions. This is another aspect that an inspection could clarify.

Powering this GT is a 351ci V8, with the car also featuring a four-speed manual transmission and power steering. It is unclear whether the vehicle retains its original drivetrain, but the motor would churn out 290hp if it does. If that is right, the journey down the ¼ mile should take 14.6 seconds on the way to a top speed of 132mph. As with other aspects of this GT, the listing poses more questions than answers. The seller provides no information about the car’s health or how well it runs and drives. While the photos are dark, they reveal no signs of long-term problems or fluid leaks. The news should be positive if they accurately indicate the car’s condition.

Had Ford not introduced the Mach 1 in 1969, it is possible that the Mustang GT may have soldiered on until the end of First Generation production. However, it took the market by storm, meaning only 5,396 buyers selected a GT versus 72,458 who ordered a Mach 1. The GT badge would remain a distant memory until the company revived it in 1982 on its Fox-Body model. Considering a sales volume of 299,824 Mustangs across all variants in 1969, the GT represents a tiny percentage of total production. This one looks like a gem, and although the price is at the top end of the market, it could be worth the money if an in-person inspection confirms it is as good as the listing and photos suggest. I’m unsure whether the seller will be inundated with inquiries, but I’ll be unsurprised if it finds a new home. I only wish they’d supplied better photos and more information to make the decision to pursue it further easier. Do you agree?