1964 Ford Mustang Convertible
Convertible Car for sale by RB Car Collection in Allentown, Pennsylvania 18101
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$190,000
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Classic Car Overview
RB Collection is proud to offer this rare, unique, and meticulously restored pre-production 1964 ½ Mustang convertible VIN#5F08F100140, DSO 89 (Transportation Services), and Date 05C.
Officially, Ford Motor Company says Mustang production began March 9, 1964. However, during the winter of 1963-64 pre-production units were built at Allen Park and Dearborn assembly plants, enabling them to develop a smooth cadence before production ramped up. At Dearborn, 150-200 pre-production Mustang units were bucked prior to March 9 (probably between February 10 and March 9). All pre-production 1964 ½ Mustang are easily identifiable by an 05C built date, an arbitrary date that flagged them as pre-production units.
These vehicles were built for, and their DSO (District Sales Office Code) reflects, special use, not for retail sale to one of the District Sales Office in the United States. These special uses included engineering tests, The New York World’s Fair, promotional and display purposes, export, and shipment to such racing teams as Holman-Moody and Alan Mann Racing in England.
What makes pre-production Mustang units and some early mass production units different is the use of unique parts, such as components and stampings, not to mention unconventional assembly procedures including stick and wire-feed welding where mass production units were spot-welded.
Almost all the 150-200 pre-production Mustang were used as race cars, destroyed, or ordered to be scrapped. A few went on dealer showroom tours. Only 12 of these vehicles have their current location known including two in England and one in France.
This pre-production Mustang, VIN#5F08F100140, presents the documented following nuances:
· Car is 1-inch shorter and ½-inch wider than mass production units,
· Crudely hammed rear wheel wells to clear the convertible top,
· Torch-cut clearance of the front frame rails,
· Crude cuts around the dashboard for clearance,
· Small washer sizing at the idler arm,
· Hand-made parking lamp gaskets,
· Odd silver color on grille,
· Rear shock absorber top mounts too small to allow shock removal,
· Unusual pin-hole configuration in quarter panel end caps,
· Non-production rear bumper brackets,
· Non-production headlight and parking light wiring harnesses,
· Hand-formed firewall and rear valance,
· Rear valance different than production,
· Hand-written identification tags on the instrument panel wiring harness,
· Convertible top bows are straight instead of curved.
The restoration presents in gorgeous condition having seen very limited use since it was completed. This unique Mustang has only been driven to concours and special events. The beautiful Rangoon Red paint presents in pristine condition. The presentation of each detail, including the engine bay, is what you would expect from a top of the line restoration, with gorgeous paintwork, excellent gaps and authentic detailing from front to back.
The interior is restored to factory-correct standards, with original style vinyl trim, rally pac, and factory push button AM radio with antenna. As with the body, no detail has been overlooked in ensuring this is an authentic and beautifully restored car. Likewise, the underhood presentation is outstanding, with the original, numbers-matching 260 Cu.in V8 2V engine painted in factory-correct gray with blue heads and cruise-o-matic automatic transmission.
All original options include: White convertible top, power steering, power brakes, rocker panel moulding, steel 14” wheels, factory sport hubcaps with spinners, NOS 6.95×14” tires, padded visors, full-length console, seat belts, bucket seats, single exhaust, single sport mirror, and two speed electric wipers with washer.
This Mustang has been featured in many magazines as: Mustang Monthly, April 2010, “Some Hand Assembly Required” and Mustang Times, May 2020 vol.44, “Pre-Game Show”.
Also, this unique vehicle has been the main attraction of the following events and Museums: Mustang 50th Birthday Celebration in Charlotte Motor Speedway, Charlote, NC from April 16th to 20th; Carlisle Ford Nationals, from June 6th to 8th, 2014, Carslile, PA; Saratoga Automobile Museum, from June 14th to November 2nd , 2014, Saratoga Springs, NY, all celebrating the 50th year of Mustang; Krasl Art Center Concours, St. Joseph, MI; Hilton Head Concours d’Elegance, Hilton Head Island, SC – First in Class; and Mustang Club of America, Grand National, Walt Disney World Speedway, 2013 – Gold.
This iconic Ford Mustang is a historical automobile and deserves to be part of the best collections in the world, the sale being a rare opportunity to acquire one of the most significant automobiles of the American manufacturing history. Contact Alex Ruozzi for more information on this very unique pre-production Mustang.
Vehicle Specifications
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VIN5F08F100140
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Classic Car ID101337900
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Stock Number0140
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CategoryAmerican Classics
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Body StyleConvertible
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New/UsedUsed
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ConditionFinished
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Mileage88,853 miles
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Engine8 Cylinder
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DrivetrainN/A
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Transmission3 Speed Automatic
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Exterior ColorRed
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Custom ColorRangoon Red
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