How Do You Choose A Mustang Convertible?
Ford’s Mustang convertible is an American classic, now 46 years old. The Mustang was introduced mid-year at the 1964 New York World’s Fair. The convertible solidified its reputation as a good looking, sporty, performance car in the film “Goldfinger” when Tilly Masterson’s Mustang dueled with James Bond’s Aston Martin in the Alps. Mustang’s reasonable price made the car a winner. Sales topped half a million in its first full model year. One of the best things about owning a Mustang convertible is that as long as you maintain it well, and choose the right model, it should retain much of its value. Today a mid sixties Mustang convertible in good shape can easily sell for more than $12 thousand. Back then it sold for less than $3K. Start by learning which years to favor and which to avoid. Let’s look at some general groupings. From 1964 through 1970, the car stayed faithful to its roots as a nimble fast drive. In 1971, thanks to mandated crash protection and bumper regulations, the car bec
