The owner of this 1970 Mustang used the vehicle as his daily driver but then parked it in this garage more than 30-years-ago. It has sat there ever since, and while it is a forlorn-looking sight, it is a solid car that has generated plenty of interest since it was listed for sale. It shows a lot of potential as a project car, and he does suggest that it could make a great father/son/daughter project. The Mustang is located in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and has been listed for sale here on eBay. This is a classic that is set to go to a new home because with bidding now sitting at $5,850, the reserve has been met. If watchers really do indicate the popularity of a particular car, then the fact that there are currently 205 people watching this listing suggests that this a car that plenty of people would like to own.

The first thing to note about the Mustang is that whilst it might not be completely original, it is an essentially solid car. The photos don’t do it any real favors, but the owner states that the only rust that he can find is a small spot in the front floor on the driver’s side. He says that all of the usual trouble spots appear to be nice and solid. There is also an issue where a previous owner patched a hole for the antenna, but the rest of the car is said to be clean. The paint has seen better days, and I would be very inclined to have the car media blasted if I bought it so that any fresh paint would be applied to a clean surface. It is hard to see the state of all the trim and chrome, but the aftermarket wheels are looking a bit dull. They might respond to some hard work with a good-quality polish, but I think that I’d be prepared to replace them completely. The hood scoop and ” Cobra Jet”  badges could best be described as aspirational, as we are about to see.

It isn’t clear whether the Mustang’s drivetrain is original, but what we find is an F-Code 302ci V8, a 3-speed automatic transmission, and power steering. The engine has been fitted with an aftermarket intake and a Holley 650cfm carburetor, while engine breathing has been further improved by the fitting of a dual exhaust. The removal of the air cleaner and one valve cover suggests that at some point the plan was to do some work on the engine, but the owner doesn’t indicate what this work might have been. He also says that he is unsure about the mechanical condition of the car, which is quite frustrating. It would be interesting to know why the Mustang was parked in the first place because that might provide at least a small clue about its mechanical health.

It would seem that the Mustang’s interior is complete, but it isn’t completely original. At some point, the owner made the decision to remove the original bucket seats and substitute a set of leather buckets from what he says was a Lincoln Mark III. This is an interesting choice, and I would love to know whether he has retained the original seats. There are a few trim pieces that appear to be missing, but there are some obviously removed items visible in a few different photos, so it might be that the interior is actually complete. The carpet was replaced by the owner just prior to the car being parked, but it is hard to see what sort of condition this is in. It looks like the interior would benefit from a full trim kit, but the good thing with a 1st Generation Mustang is that the next owner will be spoiled for choice when shopping for one of those.

I’m never really surprised when I see a 1st Generation Mustang listed on eBay with the “watchers” list nudging well into the 3-figure territory. That merely reinforces the popularity of these cars, especially when we are talking about a project car as solid as this one appears to be. I suspect that the bidding might have a way to go yet, so it will be interesting to see what it finally sells for.