This 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback might be dusty, but the photos confirm it isn’t rusty. It has sat for a few years, and while it needs work to return to active service, the seller has coaxed its V8 back to life. It would be ideal for an enthusiast wishing to undertake a spot of weekend tinkering in a home workshop. The seller has listed the Fastback here on eBay in Verona, Kentucky. Bidding currently sits at $12,100 in a No Reserve auction.
It’s amazing how a classic can be transformed by a bucket of soapy water, a sponge, and a hose. A quick wash has this Mustang sparkling nicely, with its Bright Gold Metallic paint appearing acceptable for a driver-grade classic. It seems a previous owner may have added a different hood and some Black stripes as a nod to the Mach 1, but those and the vintage Cragar wheels appear to be the only additions or changes. The seller believes the Fastback has spent its life indoors, helping to explain the lack of significant rust. Its cause may have been helped by receiving an anti-rust treatment in the 1970s or 1980s. The underside carries surface corrosion but no evidence of steel penetration. Prone areas like the floors, trunk pan, torque boxes, and rails are rock-solid. The seller acknowledges a couple of bubbles in the lower passenger-side door corner and driver’s side lower rear quarter, but these are candidates for patches. Otherwise, the panels are straight, the trim looks acceptable for a driver-grade vehicle, and there are no glass issues.
Powering this Mustang is a 302ci V8, with the original owner selecting a three-speed automatic transmission and power assistance for the steering and front disc brakes. This 302 would have produced 220hp and 300 ft/lbs of torque in its prime, providing its owner with pretty respectable performance and an effortless driving experience. The engine bay is as dusty as the exterior was, but I believe it would look nice once cleaned and detailed. The listing suggests the Mustang has sat for a few years, with the images indicating the V8 features a newer Holley 4-barrel carburetor. The seller poured fuel down its throat, and the car immediately roared to life. It requires a thorough inspection, a complete service, and fuel system clean. Otherwise, returning it to its rightful place on our road shouldn’t be complicated.
The interior could be the ace up this Mustang’s sleeve. It isn’t perfect, with a visible seam separation on the back seat. However, that appears repairable. The remaining upholstered surfaces are in good order, with no significant carpet wear. The pad is perfect, the console is tidy, and there is no broken plastic. The original owner equipped this Fastback with air conditioning, but the compressor and other components are missing from the engine bay. There are no aftermarket additions, and the factory radio/tape player is a genuine bonus.
The seemingly solid nature of this 1970 Mustang Fastback makes it easy to see why it has attracted seventeen bids. The new owner won’t face thousands of dollars in rust repairs, and returning it to a mechanically roadworthy state is a task that a competent enthusiast could perform in a home workshop. The price will undoubtedly rise before the listing ends, but are you tempted to join the battle to take this classic home? I wish you luck if you do.
Yes, more than a few of us I’ll bet are ready to join the battle to take this clean ride home but speaking for myself the fiscal armor would be beat down on the first swing of the monetary war hammer, crushing any opportunity for rising up again..
Should go for a great price considering its condition and location.
GLWTA
Yessir. I never see ‘69’s or 70’s in this original condition, in this price range. If I was able, I’d be a serious bidder for this one. In my opinion, THIS is the vintage Mustang to get! I spent hours driving around in a ‘69 Mach I with a friend, drove it a few times too. Even with this 302, it is one, fun car to bomb around in. What a cool opportunity for the person looking for a vintage Mustang driver, they could slowly improve. No money wasted here, imho!
Says old style Cragars, but shown with another style of wheels also, older photos?
Worthy-it’s a bolt-on resto-mod ready to go – yank the anemic 302,Coyote swap & Trans drive shaft strip out suspension for new esp that non posi rear end gear.
New upholstery but I’d keep the radio tape player new dash instrument cluster.
All in 15 for the car 15 in parts labor & its a 40k resto-mod Worthy of any coffee cruise
My personal fave when it comes to Stangs, a 1970. Originality at its best it appears. I’m approaching 68 so I’m done playin with my toys in the garage. But Mike Styles is correct: this would be the one. As always, great write-up Adam Clarke.
Agreed!
I drive a lot of cars across the auction area for one of the major auction companies when they come to Kansas City Missouri. I had a 66’ Mustang,67 Mustang, 69 Mustang, 71Mustang, 72 Mustang, 78 Mustang ( 4 cyl 4 speed, no power but a great car to drive. New out of the factory, I was 18 years old loved the car) 80 Mustang ( cheap transportation) and an 85 Mustang GT with all the toys on it. I love Mustang’s as you can see from this post.
Now for the reason for this post. I noticed that the car looks to be in fair to good condition. But my question is how do you get a 64 year old 235 lbs fat man behind the steering wheel? I can’t do it anymore. If I was to purchase this Mustang, I would send it to Atomic Body Shop in Kansas City Missouri and have them do a complete restoration on body and under carriage. The motor/ trans/ differential and brake-suspension electric have those brought up to mfg specs.
The car then would join several others in my shop and stay off the streets until I loose some weight and drive it on rare occasions. That’s all folks!
I know a guy that has 9 kids He bought each one a mustang plus his own. 10 in all
John, I feel your pain. Don’t wait until you’re 70 and pushing 300# like I did. Get yourself to the gym, and get a 3-4x a week workout routine. I started after my Wife passed away. I was 71, 295, 5’9”. Now, 3 years later, I’m just under 250, still losing, albeit slowly. Now I row over 3 miles (@ max resistance)in 30 min, and spend the rest of the time lifting weights on machines. Yeah, you’re a Mustang man, no doubt. I’d love to have the Mustang in question. It’s a rare bird, imho.
I am working on it! My goal is 189 thanks for the encouragement! You have a great day!
Don’t feel too bad John. In high school I bought a 70 Mustang coupe and while I had no problem getting in and out those seats were a killer on long road trips. I drove mine from Cleveland to Athens when in college and those skinny bolsters offer no support. I have a 91 convertible now and getting in is a lot easier with the top down. Otherwise I bang my head on the top braces.
Was a senior in high school that year. My friends and I would go down to the local Ford dealer and look around. When we saw this model on the showroom floor we stopped in our tracks. Great looking car! They had two inside, flanking a blue LTD. This one would be great to own but you’ll have to ask my wife first…I already own a’65 Thunderbird.
One of the best looking pony car body styles ever. I bought a Grabber Blue 70 fastback when I returned from Vietnam. It had a 351 Cleveland 2 bbl stick shift. But I replaced the carb with a Holley 500 cfm 2 bbl. Wahoooo! Pretty quick. Miss the car but at my age, would have a difficult time getting in and out.
I understand the age thing! Shoulder replacement ( 3) surgeries for that, right knee replacement right wrist fracture and over weight!
By the way, Thank you for your service! You and guys like you made it so guys like me can exist with freedom!
I’ll never understand why they put 2 V carbs on so many Mustangs.
For the same reason that they put 6 cylinder engines in some of them. Not everyone wanted to go fast. Some just wanted to go in Mustang style.
And on another note the console is not correct for this car. That console is from a 1971-1973 Mustang or Cougar.
Hey fat guys drive classic cars too it’s not the pain we go through it’s the pain we put on the car.