1970 Ford Mustang - today's tempter

By: Guy Allen, Unique Cars mag

Date: 22.03.2023

1970 Ford Mustang - today's tempter

1970 Ford Mustang - today's tempter

1970 Ford Mustang - today's tempter

1970 Ford Mustang - today's tempter

V8 restomod

Is this the world’s most-influential two-door? Stand back for a fierce debate on that one, though there’s no denying Ford’s inspired launch of the Mustang way back in the 1960s has left a huge legacy.

In one of our online anniversary features we note: "Ford’s then-Vice President Lee Iaocca made a speech debuting the Mustang, opening with ‘Welcome to one of the proudest moments of our lives.

"’People in every state, and from as far away as England, Malta and Australia, have written to ask for more information about the car, and many were ready to order it sight unseen!

"’We don’t claim the Mustang is a universal car, or that it can be all things to all people. But we do believe the Mustang will be more things to more people than any other automobile on the road’."

One of your many options of course was a convertible, like this 1970 example with Seven 82 Motors in Queensland.

A restomod in good shape, it boasts an Italian leather interior, 302ci (5.0lt) V8 and five-speed manual transmission. It has a power top and power steering. It’s on the market at $72,000.

Next auction: April 23

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