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Nicely Updated! 1971 Ford Mustang Coupe

Look no further for a cruise-ready Mustang! This 1971 Ford Mustang coupe in Tulsa, Oklahoma needs beyond a new owner to fire up the 331 cid (5.4L) stroker motor and hit the road. With shiny paint, a clean interior, Mach 1-style upgrades, and more, the blue pony car will turn heads wherever it goes. The asking price of $18,000 may test the rising tide of post 1970 Mustangs, but should appeal to folks looking for a turn-key classic. The listing right here on barnfinds.com includes an option to ask for more information from the seller. I’d love to see that engine bay.

Ford designed the new-for’71 Mustang when the horsepower wars seemed destined to continue without end, and the wider, longer version could swallow the “385” block, the mighty 429. Just as the portly pony hit the streets, cleaner tailpipe emissions and fuel-efficiency closed the book on the classic muscle car era. Still, if you want to drop a 460 cid (7.5L) mill in a Mustang without chopping the shock towers, this is the ‘Stang for you. With aluminum heads, intake, and headers, that setup weighs just slightly more than an all-iron 351W.

The aftermarket steering wheel wears a vintage Mustang logo, and combines with the dash pad, speakers, and shift console for a modern makeover. A “new” air conditioning system and rebuilt (presumably automatic) transmission promise to keep you cool and mobile.

The 331 should be good for at least 300 net HP, rivaling some of the baddest early Mustangs. A Powertrax differential gives you a mechanical guarantee that both wheels turn during acceleration. I ran a Powertrax in my ’89 Mustang LX 5.0 for years. More than friction-based “limited slip” differentials, the Powertrax will lay down two black streaks every time you overpower the tires, without fail. They don’t like coasting around corners, though, so be ready to accelerate as you turn. Will you pony up the cash for this tidy 2+2?

Comments

  1. Avatar Frank Sumatra

    Nice looking car. Tastefully done. I like it.

    Like 5
  2. Avatar TimM

    I like what’s done here a base mustang that’s not very desirable made better by a few simple upgrades with some more power under the hood!! Like the paint too!! To bad it’s not a standard!! Would make it that much more fun!!

    Like 6
    • Avatar Leon

      400 hp. Spring sport special coupe that’s why the wing there dealer option

      Like 1
  3. Avatar Bob S

    Very tastefully done with out it being a “clone” of some sort. Not every vehicle out there is going to be a numbers matching high zoot model. Beautifully done execution done by the builder, nice weekend cruiser. Of course I would love to see a manual, but wouldn’t kick it out of the stable with the slush box! Someone’s going to get an awesome ride!

    Like 5
    • Avatar Leon

      Spring sport special that’s why it looks like that dealer option

      Like 1
  4. Avatar GMoparman

    Gorgeous car! Other than the obvious transmission problem, what in the HECK IS UP WITH THAT STEERING WHEEL?? It seems to be sourced from the late, great Walter Liberace’s personal Excaliber. I would still rock this car, after a trip to EBay or Amazon for a less pimped out wheel.

    Like 2
  5. Avatar Steve R

    The notchback isn’t particularly desirable, the wing is looks dated. Even though it seems to be fine well it will likely be hard to find willing to shell out that much money, there are too many more desirable cars available in that price range.

    Steve R

    Like 1
  6. Avatar 86_Vette_Convertible

    Very nicely done with one exception. I’m not a big spoiler fan, and this one does not trip my trigger. Rest of the car looks good IMO. I know many will poo-poo an automatic, but IMO they are a big asset if most of your driving is in town. Wish the seller the best on the sale.

    Like 4
  7. Avatar FordGuy1972 Member

    There’s a lot to like about this Mustang, it’s a turn-key, ready-to-go classic. I like the colors, the blue with silver accents looks sharp. Not a fan of the wing out back or the steering wheel but they shouldn’t be a big deal to correct. The engine upgrade is a big plus and, while most here prefer a stick shift, I’m OK with the auto trans. If you want a turn-key classic but don’t want to go the restoration route, this 300hp pony will do nicely. $18K is a lot of money but you don’t have to put any more money into it; there’s a lot to be said for that.

    Like 4
  8. Avatar leiniedude Member

    Nice ride, and the speaker grills match the wheels.

    Like 0
  9. Avatar Moparman Member

    Great looking car: Personal likes: color/striping; dislikes: rear wing/wheels/speaker grilles. GLWTA!! :-)

    Like 0
  10. Avatar bobk

    I have never really liked this generation of Mustang. IMHO, too big.

    However, having said that, this one is pretty darn nice. The only thing that I can pick at is that wing. A wing on a notchback?

    Like 3
  11. Avatar Frank Sumatra

    My 1970 Boss 302 had a rear wing and I (And pretty much everyone else) had no issues with it back in 1972.

    Like 5
  12. Avatar PRA4SNW

    Is there any way that you guys can be unique and ask sellers who list with you to provide more than a few pictures?
    And while they are at it, include important items like interior and engine shot?

    Thanks.

    Like 2
  13. Avatar Mitchell Ross Member

    This car looks like it could have been made by the factory just like this. in fact, the Mexican market had a notchback with similar graphics called the GT351. I like the steering wheel, though it is has a more 1960s Italian car vibe.

    Like 1
    • Avatar Leon

      It’s a spring sport special coupe

      Like 0
  14. Avatar Troy s

    I liked it when everyone pissed on these, even the straw hat Mustang collectors, as it kept the price low enough for any number of builds and nobody really cared. Mustangs have been collectable for a long time, long before the muscle car 401 K plan thing, but these always were often ignored. Any engine will fit, they are sporty looking, at least on the outside, and can be made to haul a$$. Nice ride here.

    Like 2
  15. Avatar Leon

    For got to put n the add but it’s a full roller motor 400 hp does a high 12.80 to 13 second quarter mile at the mustang meet here at Tulsa with 3.00 gear 2800 stal

    Like 2
    • Avatar CATHOUSE

      Leon,
      Are we to understand that you are the owner/seller of this Mustang? If so I would suggest that you include a lot more information and photos in your ad. You say that this car is a Spring Sport Special Coupe, do you have documentation to back that up? A Marti report? Original dealer paperwork? I have never heard of this option but since I am far from a Mustang expert that certainly does not mean it does not exist. I think it would go a long ways towards helping you sell this car if you included this information in the ad and explained what all this option included. Otherwise I believe that most people will say that the hood, paint scheme and rear spoiler were all added after the car left the factory.

      Like 3
  16. Avatar john

    no it is not a spring special coupe.

    Like 0

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