Next to the coveted fastback, the most desirable of the early Ford Mustangs has to be the convertible. Sure, this one has a six-cylinder engine rather than a 289 cubic inch V8, but if you’re looking to just cruise, it’s pretty nice. Located in Burien, Washington, this daily driver needs a little tinkering but nothing major for Cars & Coffee. It’s available here on craigslist for $17,500. “Curvette” comes through once again in the tips department!
The buying public couldn’t get enough of the Mustang when it was introduced in April of 1964. It would go on to sell 607,000 copies in 1966, the car’s best year, and 72,000 of them were drop tops. Standard was a 200 CI inline-6, which produced 120 hp, ample propulsion that would deliver 25 mpg on the highway (that’s what mine got). The seller’s edition also has a floor-shifted automatic transmission, and the lack of power steering or brakes shouldn’t be missed.
This little ragtop has a posted 88,000 miles, but with a broken odometer, the seller suggests it’s already turned over. No mention is made of any drivetrain rebuilds, though the brakes could stand a little TLC. But the master cylinder is newer, as is the starter, and everything works except for the speedometer, heater, and some of the gauges. So, are there some electrical gremlins at work?
The dark red paint looks really good except for some scratches on the driver’s side front fender. And the interior doesn’t appear to need any attention. The car sports Mustang alloy wheels, which look great on this pony. An aftermarket stereo system has been added (nothing was cut up to accommodate, we hope), and the car comes with some spare parts, including a kit to convert the front brakes to discs with a power assist. The price seems pretty fair given the market.
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