The popular Ford Mustang was treated to its second restyle on the original platform in 1969. The changes were more pronounced than the 1967 rehash. Perhaps the most noticeable would be the switch to quad headlights (which would be a one-year-only feature). The seller’s ’69 Stang is a “SportsRoof”, which was Ford-speak for fastback. We’re told it was in a barn for years – and it looks it. Needing a full restoration, this Ford is in Vancouver, Washington, and is available here on craigslist for $15,950. Thanks go to Curvette for the tip!
Mustang sales had been declining since the record year of 607,000 units in 1966. That can be attributed to the flood of competition that arrived in 1967-68 with the likes of the Chevrolet Camaro. Despite a new look in 1969, sales dropped another five percent, so perhaps Ford had the competition held at bay, at least temporarily. The SportsRoof edition had a more pronounced slope to the rear glass, which got really crazy in 1971 (I always wondered how anyone could see out of the backs of those cars).
The history of this Mustang isn’t mentioned other than the seller thinks the car was in a barn for many years. The photos were taken just after the Ford was given a bath. One important detail is left out – does the car have an inline-6 or a V8? There are no photos of the engine compartment to help us. Given that the pony car has a stick shift and “poverty” hub caps, a 200 cubic inch 6-banger may be in there somewhere.
We’re told that the rust may be minimal, but given that the front seat covers appear to be covered in mud or muck, it’s possible that things have gotten wet at some point. So, you’ll need to determine if surface rust goes any deeper than that. There are a few dents and dings, and the green paint is past its prime.
To get this machine going again, the seller recommends a new gas tank, tires, and battery. The Ford may be all there, but how much of it can you reuse? As of this writing, the sale of the car was pending. Considering its condition and that it’s not a Mach 1 or Boss fastback, is the asking price appropriate?
I’m not sure what to make of this. A 1969 Mustang Sportsroof is a desirable model. This one needs plenty of work. At least the seller gave it a bath; but why not take off those nasty seat covers so we can see what the seats look like? There is a Marti Report; but what good is it if one can’t read it? I tried to blow it up to see what engine it has, but I can’t tell. Three-speed transmission? I do like the Silver Jade color. The pics are over a year old.
Maybe it has a future, perhaps as a restomod. I suspect the seller is going to need to retreat from his “NO LOW BALLERS” position.
Thanks Russ.
The ad calls it out as a 6-cylinder car, but it does not specify whether it’s the 200 or 250.
The marker on the pics says December, but the foliage in the pics says April, so the pics miiiight be current. I had a roommate in school who had a 69 Mach1, 351W/4spd, that I drove quite a bit after my Camaro got clobbered. I always thought the dash was a little too high, but I liked it otherwise. The 69 is the pinnacle of the musclecar era mustang IMO, and I’d own one if I wasn’t too old to learn all the ins and outs of another marque.