Filed Under (Mustang Convertible) by Joseph McGuire on 01-06-2009
The 69 and 70 Mustang convertible had an aggressive stance with the pointed hood, the two horizonal features on the front grill, and the wing on the back. Tied together it made for a great looking muscle car that competed with Camaros, Baracudas and Chevelles. The gas/emission troubles of the early 70's signaled an end of truly amazing muscle cars. By 1973 some of the finest features of the Mustang were sucked out in favor of blandness. The Mustang was extended by 2" and widened by 3" so the overall weight was approaching the weight of an elephant. A family of five could have a picnic on the massive hood of the Mustang for 1971 to 73.
73 mustang convertible
So Ford made the car bigger in everyway except for the engine which by 1973 was puny, not pony. In 1973 the once proud 351 Cleveland produced 177 horsepower and that was the top of the line.(minus the Cobra Jet) Don't even think about a Boss engine for 1973. The new government regulations on emissions were taking their toll. This was a bad time to buy a new muscle car.
Filed Under (Mustang Convertible) by Joseph McGuire on 07-05-2009
It's funny how it goes sometimes. There are amazing vehicles that get very little attention even though they deserve it. The 69 and 70 Mustang Convertible is one of those cars. When the Mustang came out in the middle of 1964 it was a hit. People loved it and Ford produced it in quantity. In 1965 Ford produced 73,112 Mustang convertibles and 72,119 in 1966. That is a lot of convertibles.
But take a look at the 1969 and 1970 models, 14,746 and 7673 respectively. To put some perspective on it, the 1970 Mustang convertible had 1/10th the production of the 65. A 1/10th! With the new styling, 2 pair of headlights, extending body and pointed grill this looked more like the other muscle cars of the day. So why doesn't this incredible car get more attention? I have no idea.
