Custom 1969 Ford Mustang Hardtop Packs Bespoke Looks, Sweet Little V8 Crate Surprise

Having said that, thank whatever deity you pray to that this 1969 Mustang Hardtop we just found is rocking quite a fair number of custom modifications, otherwise it would have never been featured on our website. Sorry, it’s just the way the world works. Life being unfair is pretty much the only thing you can bank on.

Anyway, the fact this is a ‘69 Mustang means that it’s going to be good-looking no matter what. That was the model year when Ford added more “heft” to the body, extending both the overall length and width. Then there were the quad headlights, new pony logo, new side panels, plus one or two other changes. Everything was golden.

According to the ad, this 1969 Mustang Hardtop has been fully refurbished to proudly rock that white body, contrasted by the black rocker-panel stripes, black grille accents, the front air dam, hood scoop, dual side-mirror housings and the black tail panel.

This car also comes with LED headlights and taillights, chrome accents (bumpers, trim), dual exhaust outlets, a custom rear spoiler, shaved side-marker lights, and a set of Shelby Cobra-branded 18-inch alloy wheels with Goodyear Eagle Sport tires measuring 225/45 at the front and 225/40 at the rear.

Mechanically, you’ve got power-assisted four-wheel disc brakes, new springs and shocks, plus a Borgeson power-steering box, the latter being a most-welcome addition.

Inside, highlights include the power-adjustable front bucket seats (borrowed from a late model Mustang), replacement carpeting, a Lokar shifter, an Android-based touchscreen infotainment system, a Vintage Air climate control system, and a sporty three-spoke steering wheel.

What’s going on underneath the hood is equally interesting, with this Mustang being powered by a replacement 302 ci (5.0L) fuel injected V8 crate engine, rocking a ‘5.0 HO’ intake manifold, an aluminum radiator, and a replacement dual exhaust system.

Originally, this car was fitted with a 302 ci V8 (the two-barrel variant), meaning it put down 210 horsepower. Today, it’s more – although the seller unfortunately doesn’t provide a dyno sheet.

However much power it’s got, it all goes to the rear wheels via a four-speed AOD automatic transmission, which is said to have been resealed back in September of this year.

As far as non-Boss and non-Mach 1 Mustangs go, this custom Hardtop model is probably one of the best we’ve seen recently. It’s smartly built, looks low-key nice, and it’s bound to be a lot better to drive thanks to all those mods.