Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller joe*Martinez
Everybody knows how important the Mustang is for the automotive industry, so it doesn't make sense to remind you how this model came to be.
However, I must emphasize that early Ford Mustangs are desirable cars, especially in the restoration business and the collector's world, where rare configurations sell like hotcakes.
Someone on eBay says they have an early first-generation Mustang, though, unfortunately, it no longer flexes the condition such a model deserves. The vehicle has been sitting for two decades, so it doesn't come in its best shape, with the body exhibiting metal damage and the floors showing signs of rot.
The first Mustangs, generally referred to as 1964 1/2 Mustangs, came with a different engine lineup compared to the full model that debuted in 1965. The six-cylinder unit was a 170ci engine with 105 horsepower, which Ford later dropped when it introduced the 1965 Mustang. It replaced this engine with a 200 six-cylinder rated at 120 horsepower.
The base V8, a 260 2-barrel with 165 horsepower, also waved goodbye to the Mustang lineup, as the American carmaker decided to go all-in on 289 units.
A 289 is also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this early Mustang, but you'll get good and bad news this time. The 1964 1/2 Mustangs came with a 4-barrel version of the 289, and chances are this is the original unit that developed 210 horsepower. It's a great choice if you want to restore the car to factory specifications or plan to begin a restomod project.
Unfortunately, the engine is no longer running, and it's unclear if it turns over by hand. 20 years in storage shouldn't be the end of the world for an engine, so I expect it to exhibit a challenging shape, but I don't believe it's seized. You'll have to figure this out yourselves, as eBay seller joe*Martinez didn't share more specifics on the engine front.
The car still wears the original paint and flexes the original interior, so the restoration to factory specifications could be much easier than initially thought. It's hard to decipher more specifics, given the potato-quality photos. Most of your efforts will be aimed at the metal part, as the rust has already taken its toll, and new floors and a trunk pan will almost certainly be required.
This Mustang won't sell cheaply, as the vehicle was listed on eBay with a $8,400 price tag. The auction has already entered the final hours, and despite the owner also enabling the Make Offer button, it doesn't seem like the pony will find a new home this time. You can find the car in California if you believe a visual inspection would help, and a trailer will be required to take it home, considering the non-working condition.
Someone on eBay says they have an early first-generation Mustang, though, unfortunately, it no longer flexes the condition such a model deserves. The vehicle has been sitting for two decades, so it doesn't come in its best shape, with the body exhibiting metal damage and the floors showing signs of rot.
The first Mustangs, generally referred to as 1964 1/2 Mustangs, came with a different engine lineup compared to the full model that debuted in 1965. The six-cylinder unit was a 170ci engine with 105 horsepower, which Ford later dropped when it introduced the 1965 Mustang. It replaced this engine with a 200 six-cylinder rated at 120 horsepower.
The base V8, a 260 2-barrel with 165 horsepower, also waved goodbye to the Mustang lineup, as the American carmaker decided to go all-in on 289 units.
A 289 is also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this early Mustang, but you'll get good and bad news this time. The 1964 1/2 Mustangs came with a 4-barrel version of the 289, and chances are this is the original unit that developed 210 horsepower. It's a great choice if you want to restore the car to factory specifications or plan to begin a restomod project.
Unfortunately, the engine is no longer running, and it's unclear if it turns over by hand. 20 years in storage shouldn't be the end of the world for an engine, so I expect it to exhibit a challenging shape, but I don't believe it's seized. You'll have to figure this out yourselves, as eBay seller joe*Martinez didn't share more specifics on the engine front.
The car still wears the original paint and flexes the original interior, so the restoration to factory specifications could be much easier than initially thought. It's hard to decipher more specifics, given the potato-quality photos. Most of your efforts will be aimed at the metal part, as the rust has already taken its toll, and new floors and a trunk pan will almost certainly be required.
This Mustang won't sell cheaply, as the vehicle was listed on eBay with a $8,400 price tag. The auction has already entered the final hours, and despite the owner also enabling the Make Offer button, it doesn't seem like the pony will find a new home this time. You can find the car in California if you believe a visual inspection would help, and a trailer will be required to take it home, considering the non-working condition.
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