A Ford Mustang that’s been sitting for approximately 30 years is now looking for a new home in a condition that you can rarely find these days.The car was moved to storage in 1990 when the first and only owner decided to buy a Nissan. It was and still is entirely original, with everything in working condition.
Let me start with the most obvious thing and tell you the car is ready to become a daily driver. Except for a few rust spots, the Mustang looks and works great. It has recently gone through regular maintenance, so it sports new brakes, fluids, and so on.
The owner explains on Craigslist that the car was stripped down and cleaned thoroughly, so now it feels like a brand-new model. Some of the rust issues have already been fixed, while the water pump, the intake manifold gaskets, and a bunch of other parts were replaced completely.
The car continues to be original both inside and outside. The cabin looks mesmerizing, and everything is obviously in working condition. The driver’s seat is the only one that requires some attention, but the owner says the foam is still in good shape.
The engine under the hood is a 302 (4.9-liter) V8 that has also been serviced, so it runs and drives smoothly without any smoke or other issues. The 302 was the base V8 for the model year 1980, coming with a 2-barrel carburetor (rebuilt on this particular Mustang) to develop 210 horsepower. The top engine on the 1970 pony was the 429 (7.0-liter) available on the Boss models and generating 375 horsepower. A 4-barrel 302 was also available with 290 horsepower.
On the other hand, the most common choice for this model year was one of the two 351 (4.8-liter) Cleveland units. The 4-barrel unit produced 300 horsepower, while its 2-barrel sibling was rated at 250 horsepower.
The owner has included a detailed description of the car on Craigslist, so you should check it out in full if you’re interested in buying it. Truth be told, I have rarely seen a Mustang that looks so good and which retains its original magic, especially given the odometer indicates just a little over 70,000 miles (112,000 km) – this makes sense given the car was parked for so long.
I would’ve expected this Mustang to be a lot more expensive, but the owner seems to have reasonable expectations for their 1970 model. Anyone willing to pay $11,900 for the car can take it home, and given it flexes in such a great condition, the buyer can drive it home. It has everything it needs to become a daily driver, and aside from a few issues here and there, it needs almost nothing.