26th Jun, 2021 12:00
Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia
1968 Ford Mustang 289 Windsor
For Restoration
Registration - ABW 865F
Chassis No. - 8T01C119036
M.O.T. - Exempt
There can’t be too many first generation Mustangs secreted away in the UK awaiting total restoration, so ‘ABW 865F’ represents a very rare opportunity for all home grown muscle car men. Finished in green and trimmed black, it is powered by a 289ci (4.7-litre) version of Ford’s legendary ‘thin wall’ Windsor V8 engine and we understand the unit both starts and runs – it is linked to a three-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, the Ford appears to be pretty much complete and comes with a damage-free spare door and a V5 registration document, having been UK registered in November last year. A potentially very rewarding project.
Ford’s first generation Mustang had its initial public viewing at the New York World’s Fair of April 1964. It was the first of the so-called ‘pony’ cars that subsequently included the Chevy Camaro, AMC Javelin and revamped Chrysler Barracuda. It also inspired such Coupes from elsewhere in the world as the Ford Capri and Toyota Celica. It was styled in house under the direction of Joe Oros and utilised as many components as possible from the existing Falcon and Fairlane models, in order to minimise cost. Soon available in coupe, convertible and fastback guise, it could be bought with a range of straight-six and V8 engines. The sales forecast for year one was c.100,000 units - a figure that was surpassed in the first three months!
In summary:
- An apparently complete example
- The engine starts and runs
- Comes complete with undamaged spare door and V5
Location of Vehicle - Iver, Buckinghamshire
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Estimated at £7,000 - £9,000Registration - ABW 865F
Chassis No. - 8T01C119036
M.O.T. - Exempt
There can’t be too many first generation Mustangs secreted away in the UK awaiting total restoration, so ‘ABW 865F’ represents a very rare opportunity for all home grown muscle car men. Finished in green and trimmed black, it is powered by a 289ci (4.7-litre) version of Ford’s legendary ‘thin wall’ Windsor V8 engine and we understand the unit both starts and runs – it is linked to a three-speed automatic gearbox. In fact, the Ford appears to be pretty much complete and comes with a damage-free spare door and a V5 registration document, having been UK registered in November last year. A potentially very rewarding project.
Ford’s first generation Mustang had its initial public viewing at the New York World’s Fair of April 1964. It was the first of the so-called ‘pony’ cars that subsequently included the Chevy Camaro, AMC Javelin and revamped Chrysler Barracuda. It also inspired such Coupes from elsewhere in the world as the Ford Capri and Toyota Celica. It was styled in house under the direction of Joe Oros and utilised as many components as possible from the existing Falcon and Fairlane models, in order to minimise cost. Soon available in coupe, convertible and fastback guise, it could be bought with a range of straight-six and V8 engines. The sales forecast for year one was c.100,000 units - a figure that was surpassed in the first three months!
In summary:
- An apparently complete example
- The engine starts and runs
- Comes complete with undamaged spare door and V5
Location of Vehicle - Iver, Buckinghamshire
'A Buyer’s Premium applies to the Hammer Price of this Lot if your bid is successful, as per the following; Motor Cars 12.5% + VAT (minimum £150 + VAT), Motorcycles and Bicycles 15% + VAT (minimum £100 + VAT); Registration Numbers 15% + VAT (minimum £50 + VAT); Automobilia 15% + VAT (minimum of £5 + VAT).'
Potential buyers should satisfy themselves with the description and condition of each lot prior to sale. Each vehicle is offered ‘as is/as seen’ as per the terms and conditions for the auction, buyers are asked to inspect the vehicle in person or use a professional to carry out the service. Any disputes over descriptions will not be entertained.
Auction: Online Auction of Classic Cars, Motorbikes, Registrations & Automobilia, 26th Jun, 2021
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