1973 Ford

Classic, Cool, Nicely Optioned, Rare Cold Air Induction, Ready for Summer Cruising!

For all of you Mustang & Convertible fans... Here is a Classic Mustang Convertible that is Affordable and Road Ready! This all Original, Matching Numbers Survivor is one Sweet Ride!

This large, smooth car has plenty of power and has plenty of options. 

This beauty is neither mild nor wild, but she is just right. 

Her optional 351 Cleveland is mated to the optional Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed Automatic Transmission. 

Her 351 cu.in. Cleveland (5.8 L) 2 barrel engine was the largest and second most powerful engine available for this baby.

1973 marks the end of the classic Muscle Mustang with the Last of the Large Engines, and the Last Year for the classic Mustang convertibles. 

The Mustang was the Only convertible Ford offered in '73 and unfortunately, Convertible Mustangs didn't return for 10 years.

Her road-hugging style is appealing and those who consider the '73 Mustang will find that they can get into this bona fide classic pony car for surprisingly little money.

Exterior:

She has a long, broad hood, truncated rear and thick-waisted styling which blended classic Mustang elements with Italian GT cues. 

This soft-top has the most usable rear seat room for the first 4 generations of mustangs.

Her correct Medium Copper Metallic repaint was done several years ago and she still looks great. Her chromes shows well and is still bright.

Her color matched, urethane front bumper was in accordance with the 1973 NHTSA standards.

Her front grille has "Egg crate" holes, vertical front sportlamps which are actually turn signals, and a large square chrome headlight bezel. 

Rear body panel between the chrome tail lights is grained black applique with bright trim.

Interior:

This beauty was nicely optioned from the factory. 

In this Convertible with her "SelectAire" Air Conditioning and the Extra Cooling Package so you can look and feel cool while cruising with the top up or down. 

Her Power Top with matching boot has easy fastening latches and is a breeze to operate.

She came with deluxe trim; left and right hand black instrument panel appliques, and molded door trim panels with integral pull handles/arm rests. 

Her Twin-cove dashboard design with deeply tunneled instruments and standard floor shift mini console with prominent center stack gives a sporty look to her interior.

Her interior also features high-back seats recovered in durable white knitted vinyl, with updated black carpeting on the floor and lower door panels and color matching black Mustang floor mats. 

Her upgraded stereo system is an Audiovox AM/FM tape deck with a single speaker in the dash and two Pioneer rear speakers.

Mechanical:

Her Original Optional 351 cu.in. (5.8L) Cleveland, 177 hp V8 has Hydraulic Valve Lifters and a two barrel Autolite 2100 Carburetor with Automatic choke. 

She runs well and sounds great with her upgraded dual exhaust. 

Her optional Cruise-O-Matic 3-speed Automatic Transmission has been rebuilt and shifts out smoothly.

She also comes with the Full time Cold Air Induction System which routes cold air via a 2 piece plastic duct under the battery tray to the air cleaner snorkel. 

This system was used on the H.O. 351 engines and the H.O. cars were only produced in Dearborn, MI. 

This baby was born in Dearborn and it is unknown as to why she received the Cold Air Induction.

Feel confident and in control driving in town or on those curvy country roads with her Power Steering, Power Front disc brakes, and Independent front suspension consisting of angle-poised ball joints, coil springs, tube shocks and a link-type anti-roll bar.

Condition: This well cared for drop top pony has overall good performance, suspension and handling. She runs and drives well and sounds great with her upgraded dual exhaust. Her correct Medium Copper Metallic repaint was done several years ago, and although she still Looks Great, she is not without imperfections. See pictures of tiny bubbles near top corners of the deck lid. A typical, common accurance for these cars is the trunk mat tends to hold moisture underneath therefore causing a small amount of surface rust hidden under the mat, which you may or may not care to do anything about. She has solid floor pans and all original sheet metal. The convertible top is in good condition as well as the parade boot top cover. The interior is very nice, with little signs of wear. This sweet ride is sold as is and mileage exempt.

FEATURES & OPTIONS:

Exterior:

Grille Has Cross-Hatch Design And Bright Ornamentation And "Mustang" Emblem

Windshield Wipers With Washers- Fully Concealed, 2 Speeds, 

Flush Door Handles

Bright Metal Windshield Molding

Front And Rear Side Marker Lights

Outside Dual Racing Color-Keyed, Left-Hand Remote Controlled

Bright Wheel Lip And Rocker Moldings

Bumper - Front Is Urethane Color-Keyed, Chrome Rear Bumper With Bumper Guards

Bright Mustang Gas Filler Cap

Bright "Mustang" Script On Front Fenders And Rear Deck Lid

Mustang Wheels - 1970 Magnum 500 Wheels And Center Caps 14"X7" 

Tinted Windows

Back Up Lights

Interval Windshield Wipers.

Interior:

High-Back Bucket Seats 

Deluxe Molded Door Trim Panels

Grant Steering Wheel

Padded Design Three-Pod Instrument Panel 

- Oil Pressure, Water Temperature, Alternator, Brakes, Speedometer/Odometer, Fuel

Center Console Padded, Hinged Armrest With Stowage Compartment

Power Operated Convertible Top

Console Electric Clock

"Selectaire" Air Conditioning With "Directaire" Ventilation System 

Left And Right Ventilation Registers And Two Center Dash Registers

Heater/Defroster

New AC Condenser 

Audiovox AM/FM Cassette Player With Dash Speaker And Two Pioneer Rear Speakers

Mustang Floor Mats

New Comfortweave Knitted Vinyl Trim Seat Covers

Courtesy Lights Are Located Under The Instrument Panel, One On Each Side

Ash Trays In Front "Mini-Console" And Right Rear Arm Rest

Inside Rearview Mirror - Day/Nite Safety-Type Vinly Backed And Framed

Electric Clock

Optional Convenience Group Includes: 

- Automatic Seat Back Release, 

- Glove Box Lock, 

- Parking Brake Reminder Light, 

- Headlamp Reminder Buzzer, 

- Courtesy Lights Under Instrument Panel, 

- Glove Box, 

- Underhood Lights.

Mechanical:

Optional 351 Cu.In.(5.8 L) Cleveland V8, 2V , 8.6:1 / 177 Bhp @ 4,000 / 284 Lb*Ft @ 2,000rpm

Hydraulic Valve Lifters

2-Bbl Autolite 2100 Automatic Choke, 2-Venturi

Dual Exhaust

Optional Floor Mounted "Selectshift" "Cruise-O-Matic" 3-Speed Automatic Transmission

Power Front Disc Brakes

Rare Cold Air Induction System

Heavy Duty Battery

Extra Cooling Package

19.5 Gallon Fuel Tank Capacity

Parking Brake Is Step-On Design 

Front Suspension: 

- Independent With Ball Joints

- 3.88" ID Coil Springs, Rubber-Insulated

- Hydraulic, Telescopic, Vertical Mount Shock Absorbers

- Link Type, Rubber-Bushed Stabilizers

- Steering Knuckle Is Integral Spindle And Steering Arm 

Rear Suspension: 

- Variable Rate, Longitudinal Semi-Elliptic Leaf Springs

- 4 Leaf Springs

- Hydraulic, Telescopic, Angle Mount Shock Absorbers

Maintenance /Repair /Replacement Receipts

New Convertible Top Boot

New Heater Blower Motor

New Convertible Top Weatherstrip

New Solenoid

New Interior Upholstery

New Deluxe Door Panels 

New Deluxe Felt Kit For Door Panels

New Carpet

New Scuff Plates

New Door Sill Plates

New Left And Right Front Brake Calipers

New Battery Cables

New Quarter Panel Windlace

New Ford Dark Blue Engine Paint

New Rocker Panels

New Left Floor Pan

New Undercoating

New Distributor

New Carburetor

New Grille, Moulding & Mustang Emblem

New Dash Cover

New Steering Wheel

New Trunk Mat Kit

New Rear Bumper

New Rear Brake Cable 

Rebuilt Transmission

New Wheelhouse Molding

Receipts For Two Repaints Since 1995

And So Much More!

Dimensions: 

Wheel Base: 109" 

Height: 50.1" 

Width: 74.1" 

Length: 193.8" 

Trunk (cu.ft): 8.1

Curb weight: 3519 lbs.

VIN Plate:

01/73 - Date Built - January 1973

VIN: 3F03H174423

3- Year - 1973

F - Plant - Dearborn, MI

03 - Body Series - Convertible

H - Engine - 351ci. Cleveland 2v V8

Unit # - 174423

Trim Tag

76D..... 5M..... CW..... X..... 2..... 47

Body - 76D - Convertible

Color - 5M - Medium Copper Metallic

Trim - CW - White knitted Vinyl, Comfortweave, Luxury Interior

Trans - X - FMX automatic

Axle - 2 - Gear Ratio 2.75:1 - Standard - Open

DSO - 47 - Cincinnati, OH

Odometer shows 07616 miles

Interesting Facts: 

134,867 mustangs produced in 1973 with only 11,853 of them convertible. 

The Original Gone in 60 Seconds featured a 1973 Mach 1 Mustang in a 40 minute chase scene. 

The 1973 model year Mustang was the final version of the original pony car.

This 1973 Mustang is Nicely Optioned and Ready to Drive! 

This Classic Convertible Pony is Affordable and Gaining in Investment Value. 

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