1972 Ford Musang Sprint Olympic Edition 351CJ "Q" Code Cobra Jet! RARE!!!

Description

According to the fresh Marti Auto Works report that's included with the sale of this Mustang, it was assembled on March 6th, 1972 in Dearborn, Michigan with the following door data and options:

DOOR PLATE:

* 2 - 1972 model year
* F - Assembled in Dearborn, Michigan
* 02 – Mustang Sportsroof
* Q - 351-4V CJ engine
* 74,943rd Mustang scheduled for production at Ford's Dearborn assembly plant
* 03/72 - Assembled in March of 1972
* 63D – Mustang Sportsroof
* 9A – White Paint: Ford #1619-A
* HB – Bright Blue Lambeth cloth & White Corinthian vinyl bucket seats
* 9 – 3.25 conventional rear axle
* 5 – 4-speed manual transmission
* 72 – San Jose ordering district
* 72C206 – Dealer number

OPTIONS:

* Sprint special value package B
* NOX emission system
* 4-speed manual transmission
* F60x15 belted raised white letter tires
* Power steering
* Power front disc brakes
* Selectaire air conditioner
* AM radio
* Décor group
* Color-keyed racing mirrors
* Complete tinted glass
* Magnum 500 chrome wheels
* Competition suspension

A pristine white basecoat seems to be the prototypical starting point for most patriotic paint themes, and this Mustang's liquid-smooth urethane is so clean/smooth. Of course, that mirror-like finish does cover an exceptionally maintained California body that spent the first 30 years of its life in the hands of one owner. And when that paint and this body are combined, the result is one solid and straight Sportsroof. Two blue and red rally decals that occupy the center of its hood. When those decals are combined with painted blue rockers, red outlining stripes, a couple of traditional USA quarter stickers, and a painted blue rear valence, this coupe looks just like it did when it drove off the assembly line. This Sprint didn't see much use at all and, since its restoration, likely hasn't been outside of a garage for more than a few hours at a time.

Under the car's beautiful hood you'll find an original 351 cubic inch Cobra Jet V8 which has been completely rebuilt to its correct factory specifications. As one of the most popular pony car mills ever created, Ford's venerable Q-code Cleveland utilizes high performance heads, smooth hydraulic lifters and a high-lift/long-duration cam to turn stout 10.7 to 1 compression into a solid 266 horsepower. At the top of the engine, a 4-barrel Holley carburetor (the only non-stock mod I am aware of) sits under a restored single snorkel air cleaner that features a bright chrome lid and factory fresh decals. Below that carburetor “Powered By Ford” valve covers hang at the sides of an original cast iron intake which holds a correct black coil next to a traditional points distributor and fresh Ultimate Heat Protection wires. Below those valve covers, fully restored exhaust manifolds funnel spent gases into high performance true dual pipes. And in front of those manifolds, a correctly decaled radiator cycles water through pliable Motorcraft hoses and reproduction tower clamps. As you can see, the car's spotless engine bay has been properly sprayed in a smooth coat of satin black paint. All its correct ancillary components, from the fresh power brake booster and Motorcraft voltage regulator to the fully rebuilt AC compressor and reproduction Autolite Sta-Ful battery are present and accounted for. And the road-ready small block is fast, potent and runs every bit as good as its brilliant Ford Blue paint assembly line fresh markings suggest! The competition suspension is also fresh and completely restored, but the cosmetics of the underside of the car are exactly what you would expect from an original 1972, including many of the original chalk markings.

Between the doors, a correct Bright Blue Lambeth cloth & White Corinthian vinyl interior nicely complements the car's awesome exterior paint. Everything from the seat foams and gorgeous red, white and blue seat covers to the blue carpet and heavy duty rubber floor mats appears to have been replaced during the restoration. The clean dash is loaded with rebuilt instrumentation, which includes a factory Philco radio, and features a blue pad that's as vivid and bright as the day the car rolled into the showroom. A small consolette frames a traditional chrome Hurst shifter at the floorboard. And a bright blue steering wheel combines with a white headliner, chrome accessory knobs and blue and white door panels to provide a fresh and appealing driving environment. Behind the interior, a completely restored trunk features a correct mat, correct lid decals a space saver spare tire and enough cargo space to make this pony capable of hauling more than butt.

This car will be sold here or at Barrett Jackson next month. The bidding particulars: this is a NO reserve auction and the car will be sold to the highest bidder. The buyer is responsible for all shipping arrangements and cost. I will happily store the car until it is picked up. A NON-REFUNDABLE deposit of $1,000.00 is due immediately after the close of the auction and the balance is due within 72 hours of the close of the auction. NO EXCEPTIONS. Balance must be paid by wire transfer of certified check. If you are a first-time bidder, contact me first before bidding or I will have to cancel your bid. Good luck on owning this AMAZING 1972 Ford Mustang Sprint!