The seller says that this 1975 Ford Mustang II Silver Ghia Edition has an undocumented 25,592 miles on it and it looks almost perfect from the photos so that seems realistic. They have it posted here on craigslist in Millville, Massachusetts and they’re asking $14,000 or best offer. Here is the original listing and thanks to Pat L. for sending in this link!
Have any of you heard of the Mustang II Silver Ghia edition? For all of the Mustang IIs that I’ve seen over the last few decades, how did I miss this one? Especially since I’m a special edition guy and a Ghia guy and a mid-1970s guy with stretch pants and turtlenecks and white shoes and… ok, I went too far there. Some period literature refers to these cars as the Special Silver Ghia and some others say Silver Ghia so if Ford wasn’t consistent with the name in their own advertising, who really knows. This car has had one repaint according to the seller.
The Mustang II was a big seller, whether some folks like them or not, the facts are the facts. We can and probably will argue, or politely discuss, hopefully, whether the Mustang II saved the Mustang name or not, or whether it’s a “Pinto” under the skin. They were made from 1973 for the 1974 model year through 1978. Our friend Adam Clarke showed us this same exact car back in 2020 here on Barn Finds. Remember 2020? That was a fun year, wasn’t it?! The seller was asking a painfully low $7,900 at that time. This car is worth $10,000 all day long today.
The interior isn’t red, it’s “cranberry” and as a luxury edition, there is no manual transmission in this one. This car has a three-speed automatic transmission. The interior looks spectacular but the seller mentions a crack in the dash but they don’t show it which is a little strange. AT least they mention it. The seats look like new both front and rear. There is a sunroof which is the next best thing to a convertible, or maybe t-tops would be the next best thing.
The engine is Ford’s 302 cubic-inch V8 which would have had 130 to 140 horsepower. The carb has been rebuilt and there’s a new gas tank. They say that the clock doesn’t work and there is some pitting on the chrome but there is “no rot”. Any thoughts on this Silver Ghia Mustang II at almost double the price that it was two years ago?
Can’t decide which is more homely, this or the mustang grande.
If it wasn’t for the Mustang II the Mustang would have died a mid 1970s style fuel crisis death.
Excellent question! They are both really hideous but, then again, so were the ‘64.5-’66 first gen notchbacks. The fastback was slightly better, if equipped right. Mustangs didn’t look good until ’67.
“MUSTANGS didn’t look good untill 67”
Tell that to the truck driver that crashed through a plate glass window because he couldn’t take his eyes off a New 64 1/2.
Also the sales numbers disagree with u too!
The car itself is a great find, and entirely possible. I had a friends mom was in her 90’s in N.Wis. had like an early 90’s Skylark she bought new, also with 25K, so as these people pass away, it opens the flood gates for vultures do keep doubling their money. When that foolishness ends, someone will get a sweetheart, sadly not for the MAYBE $3 grand the original vult,,,I mean finder, more like investor paid, but what the heck, eh?
There’s no question in my mind( and many others) that the Mustang ll did INDEED save the Mustang name, but probably would have been reborn after 2000 since no new ideas could be found. This car tried to the best they could, transitioning to small cars, but still have good ol’ American V8 up front, a bit overkill for today. Still, a great find.
I disagree about the saving part. IMO, if the mustang II did NOT come out & the ’71-3 body style lasted until ’78, i think it would have done very well starting in ’75 after the gas crisis was over – IF the 429 &/or 460 motor was offered – & in the Grande too! Look what happened to sales of the t/a – in ’74 they sold 10,000 but in ’75 they sold 75,000!! because it was the only pony car avail with a big motor. The z28 was gone for a couple of years! Even the corvette lost its 454 & a big cube motor was not available. Yet pontiac brought back the 455 midway though the ’75 model year! Many people knew how to wake up these torquey big cube pontiac motors.
A ’71-3 style mustang with 429, 460, or even 400 v8 in ’75-78 certainly would have cut into t/a sales.
WHY add a luggage rack (that probably was never used) to an otherwise nice looking car, by cluttering up the decklid? Was this a factory option? I’m in the camp that likes and appreciates the Mustang II. Even though I don’t care for racks on Corvettes, I understand the need for carrying T-tops, but this car?? GLWTS!! :-)
“WHY add a luggage rack”?
To quote Todd Fitch from the
1968 Chevrolet Caprice Estate find – “So luggage and freshly killed deer can be secured”
Like Howard says, this is a great find. I like the Silver Ghia model, I’ve seen a few of them in the flesh over the years. To me they represent the era, where the manufacturers took a basic model and dressed it up spectacularly.
Whether you like them or not, I’m glad to see Mustang II’s get respect for what they were trying to accomplish, during a difficult and uneven time in the automotive world. Like Moparman, I do appreciate and enjoy seeing them.
Ok folks, I can endure howls of protest, but in the four years before the Mustang II, the Mustang had grown into an overweight plug that was due to be put out to pasture. The II looks much nicer and is again the Mustang’s rightful size. It’s only drawback was even the V8 models were so smogged out that they could barely pull the car’s weight.
Surprising no howls today that ford also puts the mustang name on a big 4 door suv, when they could have used any other name.
Back in the day, buyer protests stopped the creation of ’80s front wheel drive camaros & firebirds. & this too! …
https://www.motortrend.com/news/the-front-wheel-drive-ford-mustangs-that-never-were-254363/
Beautiful II well optioned luxuries.
…. i like the luggage rack..provided its from the factory. Adds to the capability of this grand tourer.
An extremely rare option on the `75 Silver Ghia edition Mustangs was the glass moonroof, albeit a crank-open unit. Essentially it was the same moonroof that was available on both the Thunderbird and Mark IVs then. The article says it has a ‘sunroof’ but it might be the steel version, and not glass. If this has the moonroof of tinted glass, that alone makes this a very exclusive and rare offering!
Not entirely sure but from the photos this appears to be the steel roof. Noce car and tempting. My first car I paid for with my own money was a 74 mustang II in silver but with the 2300 and 4 speed. Paint was so faded I was basically waxing the underlying primer. Engine was worse out too so it burned A LOT of oil. I didnt care to was mine.
This particular II looks nice in silver set off beautifully by the cranberry interior. Ghia trim and 302, so what’s not to like?
Most of these cars were cut up and their front ends ended up on hot rods. It’s nice to see a V-8 Mustang II in this condition. And low mileage Pinto’s are getting $15k. So, the price ain’t bad.
14 Grand??
Has inflation deeply inflated ’75 Mustangs too?
Did that v8 move this car ok? For the time, 140 horses doesn’t sound too bad, especially in a little car like that. It must have had decent torque too.
That’s about all they did, as the V8 added a lot of weight to the front, and handling and stopping suffered greatly. My ex-wife had a V8 Monza, and I knew a gal that had a Cobra ll, and the cars were dead even in a drag race. Not neck-snapping power, but power to pass and being such a light car, somewhat decent gas mileage could be had, but they were more fun with the foot to the floor. When this car was ordered, I’d bet any money, a gearhead son spec’d it out for mom,,
A 1975 Camaro 350 had 155 horsepower. The 1975 Mustang 302 had 140 horsepower. There was no substitute for cubic inches back in the day before turbochargers, fuel injection and technology squeezed more power out of smaller engines. But the 5.0 liter Ford was adequate for its day. The Mustang hardtop curb weight was 3179 pounds. The Camaro curb weight was 3420 pounds. Less weight on the Ford would have helped but probably not enough to beat the 1975 Chevy on a drag strip but in a 55mph time what did it matter?
add a 4 barrel and a set of headers and these little things would scoot. the weight of the 302 did not hurt the handling or stopping power.
Yes, the V8 moved the car quite well. My 1600cc 54HP Pinto was in the shop and I had this same Mustang II in gold as a loaner, it felt great in comparison. And the V8 felt strong regardless, if not quite as quick as my Dad’s contemporary 450SE or later XJ12 that I use to ‘test’ when he wasn’t looking. All thee were good fun with the right foot pedal.
I love the Mustang IIs because of those fond memories of V8 power, A/C, power brakes and steering (wow), all missing on my little horse Pinto. I very much like this one too, but the asking price here is too high for my level of tolerance for the seemingly run away used/collector car prices.
Awesome looking Mustang II. It looks brand new, like it came from a Ford dealer showroom. Given how low the mileage is, I hope it’s been well cared for the whole time, driven, well-maintained, etc. $14k is rather steep for what’s considered the least popular among Mustang enthusiasts. I’d be willing to pay close to $10k for the car.
Cheaper to replace the gas tank than to have the orig one cleaned out?
Trying to find freshly made new 14, 15 or even 16 inch tires these days can be a challenge. But I would think any “new” 13s in any warehouse would be quite “old”.
Looks like it has cruise control – i guess quite rare in a Mustang II?
Available in the Pinto too? – never saw that tho.
Very nice if you can handle the red interior.
Love it! So 70s Get out the pleated front bell bottoms, platform shoes , stick the B Gees in the stereo and we are cruising. Yea I’m showing my age. Love to have this in my garage.
I had several Mustang IIs. That 75 Ghia is a classy looking car. I had a dark blue with chamois 78 Ghia sport that was a classy looking car. Not everyone went for the Cobra stripes in the II and this gave a very nice alternative, especially when the vehicles were not producing much power. You have to remember that the Firebirds and Camaros were heavier then but only producing hp numbers compatible to the 302.
One more time people…..IT’S NOT RELATED to the PINTO!
That being said I’ve owned 3 Pintos over the decades and they ran well…….never was hit in the rear though.
The 1974 redesign infuriated Mustang purists but brought the car back to the approximate dimensions of the original 1964 1/2. The big bodies allowed huge engines to fit easier but oil embargos, high gas prices. emission controls and performance car insurance surcharges changed the market forever. The 302 V8 returned in 1975 and should be more than adequate in the size Mustang. I do not like cloudy day silver cars but am digging the classy and colorful cranberry interior. The mileage isn’t verified but the automatic transmission and air conditioning that works is commendable. Not a bargain but all used car prices have gone through the roof lately.
Just think for what the original buyer paid for this car in 1975 he could have bought several decent used real mustangs when they were just used cars B4 they became collectible classics. I am sure you could have bought a used Boss 302 for way less back then and still had enough cash leftover to buy at least 1 more desirable real Mustang
Yes but in 1974 nobody wanted a Boss 302 , gas prices were on the rise , and there were reports that there may be no more oil soon . This car was smaller and got better gas mileage , which is what everyone was concerned about
Better gas mileage was a joke. My mother-in-law bought my ’67 Mustang w/200 6 stick from me when I needed a larger car when my first child was born. A few years later she traded it for a new Mustang II with a 6 and stick and the gas mileage was worse than the ’67. The ’66 Falcon wagon 280 auto that I bought did better than her ’75 II 6.
V6 Mustang II ? Those did get worse mileage than the straight 6 , , but 99% of Mustang IIs were 2300s
The “real,” 1973 Mustang had a 141 horsepower 302 V8. The curb weight was 3560 pounds. It lost one horsepower and 381 pounds in 1975. So the 1975 had a better power to weight ratio. I think people looking at 1973 and older cars today think young adults all drove big block pony cars 49 years ago. Even if one could afford the gas prices, the higher initial purchase price and insurance rates for under 25 drivers on pony cars back then would dictate the purchase of a smaller V8. I had a 6.6 liter Grand Prix but it was classified as a personal luxury intermediate not a sports car by auto insurance bean counters.
if anyone knows what became of this please lmk. exact car I’m looking for. message me on fb . Todd Turowski.
thanks