Registration - BHJ 192J Chassis No. - K01F117987 M.O.T. - Exempt Odometer - 19,183 This imposing lefthand drive muscle car is finished in a pleasing shade of metallic maroon and trimmed in black vinyl. It has remained in the vendor’s care for the last 10 years and he currently classes its 302ci V8 engine, three-speed automatic transmission and upholstery as ‘good’, and the bodywork and paintwork as ‘average’; noting that there is a degree of bubbling on the rear quarter panels. This fast Ford rides on wide-rim Wolfrace alloy wheels shod with Hercules tyres. Evidently the engine was reconditioned back in 1992 and ‘BHJ 192J’ is now being offered complete with power-assisted steering, audio system, a trio of ancillary instruments and two books of history. Desperate to attract young, enthusiast buyers to its brand, Ford launched the inaugural Mustang in 1964. It had its corporate fingers crossed for sales of 100,000 in the first year. As things transpired it hit that figure in the first three months and the million mark after just 18 – the car was a runaway success. As often happens in the automotive world, the model then grew with time, and the modified ‘67 version portrayed as ‘Eleanor’ in the film Gone In 60 Seconds and the ‘68 one immortalised by Steve McQueen in Bullitt, were a more imposing breed of horse. Indeed, the model continued to grow in size, gaining a further three inches in width for 1971 in order to accommodate Ford’s big block 429ci unit. However, history interestingly shows that Mustang’s best year ever was 1966, when 607,568 examples found homes in the US alone. By comparison, a mere 61,090 of the current model sold in 2020. It seems ‘classic’ really is best! In summary: • Comes complete with two books worth of history • Engine apparently reconditioned in 1992 • Powered by the 302ci version of the Windsor engine