![]() The 1973 model year Mustang was the final version of the original pony car, as the model name migrated to the Ford Pinto-based Mustang II for 1974. Both a Mach 1 and base grille were offered, with differing insert patterns. All Mustang models had their sport lamps replaced with vertical turn signals, as the new bumper covered the previous turn signal locations in the front valance. The urethane front bumper became standard and was enlarged in accordance with new NHTSA standards. The example featured here is an H-Code Mustang, which means it came from the factory equipped with a two-barrel carburetor topped, 351 cubic inch, “Cleveland” V8 producing 177 brake horsepower at 4000 rpm and 284 foot-pounds of torque at 2000 rpm.Ĭonvertibles came equipped with a power top and a single piece glass rear window. However, tightening federal emissions regulations and rising insurance costs started to take their toll on Muscle Car popularity and consequently, Ford dropped the Boss 351 edition and optional 429 big block leaving the 351 cu in (5.8 L) variants as the largest available engines for 1973. The ’71 Mustangs were still offered in Hardtop, Sports Roof (Fastback), and convertible versions such as the example featured here and grew in size, gaining three inches in width in order to accommodate Ford’s big block 429 cu in (7.0 L) V8 to avoid the extensive suspension redesign previous years forced. The last major first-generation restyling launched in September 1970 as a 1971 model. ![]() While Ford produced the first generation Mustang from its debut in the spring of 1964 through 1973 before launching the Pinto-based Mustang in ’74, enthusiasts segment these cars into four classes based on major styling and feature changes. Unfortunately for the seller, the Collector Car Market Review Online Tool provides a much different assessment as in this case the asking price is nearly eight thousand dollars above this guide’s #1 “Excellent” appraisal of $20,000. Comparing that price against the Hagerty Insurance Online Valuation Tool confirms the private seller has their Mustang priced four hundred dollars above this guide’s #2 “Excellent” estimate of $27,500. A prime example is this restored Green Gold metallic, H-Code powered, 1973 Mustang convertible originally listed in May 2021 in Zionsville, Indiana (Indianapolis) for $27,900 currently. Traditionally less desirable than earlier models, the ’71 to ’73 vintage Mustangs are enjoying a growth in popularity and prices. Update – Along with a fresh Craigslist ad replacing the expired original one, the private seller of this ’73 Mustang convertible just lowered their asking price by one large to a revised $26,900.ġ973 proved to be the final year not only for the first-generation Mustang but also for the factory convertible body style before Ford reintroduced it one decade later. Numbers from our 2021 Muscle Car & US Car Value Guide.JUpdate – we confirmed the seller of this Mustang “Classifind” deleted their listing, so we’re now able to call this one “SOLD!” While this one got away, please reach out either by email or call Rudy directly if you’d like to be informed when we come across something similar. (Note: concours & special cars may demand more.) ![]() These are available with a range of engines including the 6.4-litre ‘390’ cubic inch V8 immortalised by cinema car chase classic Bullitt.Īustralia looks to be overwhelmed by Mustangs but they keep appearing and selling and even the basic versions are up by 20 percent on 2020 levels. To lock down a rare version though, especially one in seriously good condition, the cost will zoom close to $80,000.Ībove that price will sit early Fastbacks, some with the desirable 4.7-litre ‘K Code’ engine, outstanding convertibles and the 1967-68 GT. If you want a 1960s Mustang in average condition, $35-40,000 is your likely outlay, plus a bit more in the near future to fix the faults that annoy you.
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