Lot details
Registration No: UN-REG
Chassis No: 5R09A134667
Mot Expiry: None

Introduced at the New York World's Fair on April 17th 1964, the Ford Mustang was primarily aimed at the post-WW2 'baby boomer' generation. Backed by an enormous publicity campaign that included television coverage beamed to over 30 million homes and some 2,500 newspaper advertisements, it proved an instant hit (the millionth car selling inside two years). The brainchild of senior Ford executive Lee Iacocca, the newcomer borrowed heavily from its Falcon and Fairlane predecessors. Based on a 'torque box' reinforced monocoque bodyshell, it was styled in-house by David Ash and Joseph Oros of the Lincoln-Mercury division. Initially available in either coupe or convertible guises (though, a fastback variant was soon added), the model was equipped with independent coil-sprung front suspension, a 'live' rear axle and hydraulic drum brakes. Powered by a range of straight-six and V8 engines mated to a choice of manual (three- / four-speed) or automatic transmission, the Mustang could be had with a bewildering range of factory options to suit almost every taste / budget. The first car to receive the Tiffany Design Award, it also undertook pace duties at the 1964 Indianapolis 500. Responsible for creating the 'pony car' class (despite being named after the WW2 P-51 Mustang fighter plane), the sporty Ford has long been revered as an American cultural icon.
Finished in red with red vinyl upholstery, this particular left-hand drive example is variously described by the vendor as being in "good" (wheels / tyres), "very good" (289ci V8 engine, electrical equipment, interior trim, paintwork) or "excellent" (chassis, bodywork) condition. Though, its three-speed automatic transmission is stated to be suffering from a "leaking hose". Manufactured in San Jose, California to desirable 'A' code (225bhp, 305lbft) specification - or so its chassis number would imply - this well-presented two-door fastback has been in the current museum ownership since 1989. Reportedly purchased from two brothers in South Carolina, it is understood to have been "duty paid" but not UK registered. Believed to have covered just 55,459 miles from new, it benefits from air-conditioning and 'wall-to-wall' carpeting. One of the sharpest looking Mustangs we have encountered, it comes highly recommended.

PLEASE NOTE: This vehicle has an oil pipe leak.