![]() ![]() The car is mostly complete, but not everything there is pictured. But we’re told the frame rails, torque boxes, and trunk floor are all good. When the buyer begins work on this project, the needed pieces will include a new full one-piece floor pan or two side pans. The 390 V8 engine has been verified as matching the car. If came with quite a few accessories, like power steering and front disc brakes, factory air and an AM radio/8-track tape player (I still have a few of those tapes thankfully, technology has improved in the past 50 years!). When new, this car was finished in Meadowlark Yellow paint with a black convertible top and interior. Given the list of options to car was fitted with, it drills down to 1 of 1 according to its Marti Report. He did his homework in buying this car as he mentions its rarity in terms of production: only 252 Mustangs convertibles were built with the 390 V8 and just 146 of those had the automatic transmission. The seller drove it around a little before starting to take it apart about three years ago. The original purchaser had rebuilt the motor the prior year and put 2,000 miles on it then, but the rest of the car needs a serious restoration. This car was purchased by the seller from the original owner about 13 years ago. Located in Yachats, Oregon, the car is offered here on Barn Finds Classifieds for $21,500. This two-owner car is about 95 percent complete and needs someone new to finish the work that was been started. That year would also be the swan song of the 390 in the Mustang. This convertible is a work-in-progress and in limited company as the number of 390 V8/automatic ragtops made that year were under 150. This is a very honest, well-loved, nicely documented classic Mustang with an extremely short owners list, excellent options, black California plates, a clear title, and Marti Report.The Mustang got its second mild restyle in 1969 and would continue to sell well although just about everyone else was fielding a pony car by then. It tends to leak a bit and is currently bypassed though the fan is in good working order. Since this was originally a "Heater Delete" car, the family installed a factory heater system back in the '70s. The radio is not turning on but we're going to take a look at that and if its something simple we will address. The gauges are all in working order along with the power top. It is comfortable and very nice to cruise in. The interior has had a few items replaced over the years such as carpet, seat and dash covers. Luckily, the last engines leaky disposition provided plenty of added protection to its 100% rust-free undercarriage! There are no leaks now and the undercarriage is as straight and rust-free as they come! Otherwise, be sure to see the video where I walk the lower portion of the car with a magnet. The only rust appearing on the entire car is in the lower passenger door corner. ![]() The body is in very good overall shape with some age-inevitable imperfections. The car has seen one repaint of its rare Indian Fire in the 1980s and still shines. The added Classic Magnum 500 Rally Wheels are wrapped in 215/70R 14's but are aged, hardened and will need immediate replacing. The 302ci was replaced 4,000 miles ago in 2005 with a brand new 351 Windsor Crate from Summit and runs beautifully bumping its original 230HP horsepower to 290HP with the added reliability of a new, tight motor! The shifting is tight, the braking responsive and the suspension feels good. Over the last few years it hasn't been getting used much and the family made the difficult decision of passing it along to someone that will appreciate and care for it. See the Marti Report and window sticker below. A few options have been added over the years including Rally wheels, proper center console and heat as it was common for cars ordered for Hawaii to have heater delete. It came equipped from the factory with the 302ci V8, C4 Crusie-o-Matic transmission, 2.79 axle, power steering, power front disc brakes, power top, power clock and more. This San Jose built example was repainted once in its super rare factory Indian Fire of which only 624 were finished in. It still wears the old, original black and gold California license plates, the last of which were issued at the end of 1969. ![]() This California car was purchased new in Hawaii then brought to California less than a year later. Very original 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible for sale. Take a Look at This Nice Classic 1969 Ford Mustang Convertible for Sale More Classic Ford Mustang for Sale Below. ![]()
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