For $4,900, a rust-free Mustang with a 351 V8 up front seems like a good deal to me. This 1972 model here on eBay is resplendent in gold and is said to have been sitting in a storage shed for the last 15-20 years. If that’s the case, it must have been a dry location as this Mustang does appear surprisingly rust-free and with decent chrome trim bits. If you’re so inclined, the seller is also entertaining best offers. 

Although the ‘Stang is said to have been laid up for several years (and take a look at some of the surroundings – there’s a Beetle and a jet ski, who knows what else), the modern American Racing alloys indicate it wasn’t too long ago that this Mustang last rolled.  I suppose someone could have swapped them on and not moved the car, but that seems unlikely. This is all good news, of course, as it could mean less time spent off the road for mechanical systems to deteriorate.

One thing I like about this particular car is the seller’s mention of receipts that will accompany the vehicle. This is a rarity on barn finds that have been slumbering for years at a time. Any proof of previous history or maintenance work performed helps provide some re-assurance that this ’72 wasn’t ignored for years before it was taken off the road. In fact, it looks like it was a presentable daily driver before it entered into the storage shed that has been its home for over a decade. That rear chrome  bumper looks downright presentable, too.

I was expecting this rather plain-jane Mustang to be sporting a six-cylinder, so the 351 Cleveland is a pleasant surprise. Overall, this won’t be the fastest Mustang on the block, but it will make the right noises and look good doing so. Even better is the price, which could go lower still with a fair offer. Factor in the seller’s excellent feedback and the confirmed running/driving condition and it’s hard not to see the potential for an enjoyable project that won’t break the bank. Anyone else like what they see?