Someone claims to have the ideal 1969 candidate for the task on Craigslist if you’re in the market for a first-generation Mustang project. Even though the earliest Mustangs were released in the most coveted model years—1965 and 1966 in particular—the versions introduced later in the decade are still worthwhile investments, particularly if they still have the original engines.
The 1969 and 1970 model years offered more potent alternatives, including the formidable 429 (7.0-liter) Boss V8 with 375 horsepower, while the initial Mustangs had fewer engine options. Most people who ordered a Mustang in 1969 picked the 351 (5.8-liter) – the 1969 model year launched with Windsor units, whereas its successor switched to Cleveland engine
The base unit on the 1969 Mustang was the 250 (4.1-liter) six-cylinder unit with 155 horsepower. In 1970, Ford introduced a new base configuration, this time with a displacement of 200 cubic inches (3.3 liters) and producing just 120 horsepower.
The 302 (4.9-liter) was the base V8 option for both model years. The 2-barrel version developed 210 horsepower, while a 4-barrel configuration generated 290 horsepower.
A 302 was also in charge of putting the wheels in motion on this 1969 Mustang, and the good news is the same original unit is still with the car today. As anyone can figure out with just a few clicks on the photos in the gallery, the vehicle doesn’t flex the tip-top shape you’d love to see on a first-generation Mustang, so you shouldn’t expect any good news in the engine department. The owner believes an original engine is a significant selling point, though they did not reveal whether the V8 is still running.
You can verify that the car has been parked for more than 20 years by looking at the pictures. Although the majority of the metal has already been affected by rust, the Mustang is still far from being a rust bucket that no one would want to salvage. It’s rather sturdy, but the next owner needs to patch the floorboards and replace the left quarter panel.
The listing is missing important details that would add interest to this project, but the automobile needs a comprehensive restoration. For instance, we’re not sure if the automobile is still entire, but it’s definitely not because it’s been sitting in the same location for decades and some of its pieces were presumably used on other projects.