Single-Family-Owned 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible 351
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1973 Ford Mustang Convertible Walkaround

1973 Ford Mustang Convertible Top-Down Demo

1973 Ford Mustang Convertible Cold Start & Walkaround
Description
1973 marked almost a decade since the Mustang debuted, and Ford was determined to take the first-generation pony car out with a bang. Though they shared similar underpinnings and wheelbases, the 1973 Mustang body was a foot longer than the 1964 ½. Ford took advantage of that real estate by creating five distinct bodies: the Hardtop, the SportsRoof with gently sloping “fastback” rear window, the dressed-up, vinyl-roof Grande, the hardcore Mach I, and the Convertible.
The Mustang Convertible laid its claim as Ford’s only convertible, as well as the lowest-priced sporty American droptop. Its power top was easy to retract, which revealed an exclusive interior with High Back bucket seats, sporty two-spoke steering wheel, and deluxe vinyl trim and door panels. A restyled honeycomb grille, tinted windshield, and color-keyed boot and urethane front bumper helped this convertible stand out, while standard power front disc brakes helped it slow down. And while a six cylinder was standard, enthusiasts upgraded to the largest engine option, the 351 Cleveland V8, for rapid top-down cruising.
This 351-powered 1973 Mustang Convertible is garage-kept and highly original, with only a new fender, a complete repaint, and a new convertible top since new.
Highlights
Family-owned 1973 Mustang Convertible
H-code 351 cu-in V8
Three-speed automatic transmission
Refinished in Bright Red with Black interior
Unique convertible interior with High Back knitted Comfort Weave vinyl bucket seats
Entire vehicle was repainted and convertible top was replaced around 2005
The chassis number (3F03H244378) decodes as:
3 – 1973
F – Dearborn, MI assembly plant
03 – Convertible
H – 351 cu-in 2V V8
244378 – Sequential production number
Features
Pertronix ignition upgrade, carb rebuild, and new alternator, shocks, and brakes in 2022
14-inch wheels with 205/70R14 Headway tires
SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic shifter
SelectAire Air Conditioning
Known Imperfections
A few minor paint chips on body
Passenger-side rear wheel molding slightly damaged
The original back seat has a couple of small tears
The door panels have speaker holes from an old aftermarket radio
The right front fender was replaced with an aftermarket one when a tire tread separation damaged the fender. This happened before the entire vehicle was repainted.
Included
Keys
Original owner's manual
Original spare tire and scissor jack
Convertible top boot cover and storage bag
Waterproof California Car Cover
Ownership History
Consignor states that this 1973 Mustang Convertible was purchased new by his father in 1973, handed down to him in 2003, and driven often. He had new paint applied and a new convertible top installed, and has kept it garaged throughout its life. Consignor states that the 351C engine runs great and uses no oil, and that the vehicle is mechanically in very good condition. The five-digit odometer shows 8,797 miles, which the consignor states has rolled over and is 108,797 miles.