Many people ask John why he would bother with a car in such bad shape that it would obviously need a great deal of time, effort and money - let alone patience. He found out the VIN number of the car and that it was an "R" code car and then did some research. The "R" in the VIN number meant that the car came with a 351 Cleveland High Output engine with a 4 barrel carburetor.
John spent a great deal of time and effort to make sure this car was returned to its showroom state using only original Ford parts. Sometimes they were new, sometimes used and sometimes NOS (new old stock). There are only a few items which Ford did not make available after these cars were made; such as the carpeting, seat covers, etc. which he purchased new from companies who make these aftermarket pieces.
THERE WERE 4 OPTIONS ON THIS CAR WHEN IT WAS BUILT IN MARCH, 1972
351 HO ENGINE PACKAGE
Mach 1 Stripe Kit
AM Radio
8 Track Tape Player
It would be interesting to know how many of these 45 cars actually still exist
We were very proud to receive 2 trophies at the prestigious 7th Annual Ford & Mustang Roundup at the Silver Springs Park near Ocala, Florida in January, 2001. This show, sponsored by National Parts Depot and Mustang Monthly Magazine, boasted at least 850 Mustangs, Fords, or Ford Powered Vehicles. Our '72 received the Mustang Monthly Editor's Choice award for Best Vintage Mustang and the People's Choice Award for Best Mustang 1971 - 1973.
Sticker Price March, 1972 - $3,576.45
Appraised Price May, 2000 - $25,550
Site Built June, 2001
THE 351 HO ENGINE PACKAGE INCLUDED
351CID HO 8 Cylinder
Power Front Disc Brakes
F60-15 Belted BSW Tires with
raised white letters
Dual Exhaust
3:91:1 Traction Lock Axle
80 ampere battery
Four Speed Manual Transmission
Space Saver Spare
Competition suspension with
staggered rear shocks
Special cooling package
Electronic RPM Limiter
NOT AVAILABLE WITH THE ENGINE OPTION
You could not get air conditioning or any other transmission, axle ratio, tire size or cooling package.
