Single-Family-Owned 1973 Ford Mustang Convertible 351

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.