Ford Mustang (1971–3)

Since I have blogged about the first six model years of the Mustang, let’s have three more. This is all there is on Autocade at the moment, though I guess the Mustang II will go on next. Note the declining production number—this covers three model years. It was up to the II to restore some sales for the Mustang brand.

Ford Mustang (1971–3)

Ford Mustang. 1971–3 (prod. 409,638). 2-door coupé, 2-door fastback, 2-door convertible. F/R, 250 in³ (6 cyl. OHV), 302, 351, 429 in³ (V8 OHV). Original Mustang platform grown to ridiculous proportions, thanks to intervention of its president Semon ‘Bunkie’ Knudsen. Born during the horsepower race but, when launched in 1970, seemed out of place with rising insurance premiums and emissions’ regulations. Has its admirers but regarded as less collectible than earlier models. Last Boss in 1971; Mach I took the performance mantle for the run. Some luxury in Mustang Grand coupé. Last factory convertible for many years in 1973.