Grandpa's 1969 Mustang

[Bill Bailey 15]

Hi All, I'm new to this forum.

That said, I thought I would share the glorious day I experienced yesterday.

At midnight Sunday night, I left my home in Northern Michigan with a friend for Mason, Ohio near Cincinnati.

We got home last night after 22 hours with no sleep.

For some time now I had hoped to buy my Grandpa Fields Candyapple Red Mustang Fastback that he bought new in 1969.

He left the car to his daughter (my Aunt Sue).

I asked my aunt, about a year ago, if she would consider selling the car, but she said no. She was leaving it to her son, my cousin Timmy.

Then two days ago the phone rang, and she said I could come get the car that Timmy didn't want it, that he said to sell it to me.

So needless to say I was excited. I didn't hesitate to tell her I would take it, and would be right down to get it.

The Mustang has been stored in her garage for decades. I was hoping it still retained most of its original paint. 

I couldn't wait to see the Mustang again. My grandpa kept it spotless, and I always admired the red hot car as a kid. (That is him with the hat standing his pride and joy. He was about to target practice shooting with one of his guns.)

Once I got in her garage yesterday to see the Mustang, after dreaming about the car for literally decades, I was disappointed to see the original paint was gone hidden under a coat of primer my uncle Ernie had done. 

But I was excited, too! It was Grandpa Fields V8 Mustang, all there and complete with its original numbers matching V8 drive line intact. It only has 45,000 miles on it, and its a factory air conditioned car with power steering, too!  :-)

I will need to do a complete nut and bolt restoration on the pony car in the future, but for now I'm happy just knowing it's resting in my barn.

Today, I ordered the deluxe Marti report.

 

Happy !!!!!

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Ford card

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Another of the car from back in the day.

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As I found the Mustang yesterday.

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After rolling it out of my Aunt Sue's garage.

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Loaded on its way to its new home.

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After unloading the car rolling it off the trailer into my barn.

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Trunk

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Motor 351 2bbl

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Engine #2

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Back seat

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Buckets

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Speedo

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Heater, A/C control

 

[SM69Mach 68]

Awesome story and really cool to get such and untouched car that has not rotted away.  Good luck with the project and keep any updates coming. 

 

[Bill Bailey 15]

Thank you! 

The deal happened so quickly. I can't believe I own it, or that it's in my barn.

I'm still suffering from shock and awe! Lol

 

[SM69Mach 68]

I know the feeling.  I had the same thing when I was finally able to pick mine up from my dad.  

[aslanefe 333]

Either you are giving a big dinner to celebrate the Mustang or getting ready for a garage sale to fund the restoration. Happy days and have fun.

[Bill Bailey 15]

We are going to have a barn same this spring. The Mustang needs a funding source. Lol

[bigmal 225]

This looks great. Can't wait to follow the restoration.

[Grabber70Mach 107]

That is awesome, congrats on getting such a great car that has a storied background with your family. 

[Ridge Runner 1,112]

I had an uncle Ernie and i have a cousin Timmy so i can relate to the situation  haha.  Looks like a nice car ,document everything . You may even find the build sheet under the carpet so be carefull removing the carpet . 

[RogerC 136]

Cool, congrats. Welcome to the forum. My daughter & SIL live in Mason couple of minutes from King's Island.