How Rare Is This Mustang? 1964 1/2 Convertible Is "Very Complete and Original"

The seller describes it as "very complete and original," but based on the photos shared on eBay, many buyers might not even care about these things.

The original Mustang, despite being known officially as a 1965 model year, entered production in April 1964. The first units that rolled off the assembly lines are often referred to as 1964 1/2 Mustangs, coming with engines that were eventually discontinued when the actual 1965 Ford Mustang came out.

The original six was a 170ci unit installed on U-coded Mustangs. It produced 105 horsepower and was discontinued to make room for a 200ci engine with 120 horsepower. The 260ci unit was also the base V8 with 164 horsepower, but this engine was removed to introduce a two-barrel 289 with 200 horsepower. 

The first thing that's worth highlighting about this Mustang is the convertible body style. Few 1964 1/2 specimens are still around today, and even fewer boast a condition allowing for a complete restoration. Many cars have been turned into restomods or custom builds, but considering the seller describes this Mustang as "very complete and original," there's a good chance you can restore it to factory specifications.

You don't have to be a diehard restoration guy to tell that this car needs extensive work in every regard, and the owner states this in their post. "It needs floors, quarters, torque boxes, and some frame rails, and everything in between," they say.

This Mustang looks like it's been sitting for a long time, possibly under the clear sky, and this can't be good news from a metal perspective. The engine under the hood was the base six, but we know nothing about it today. However, the photos suggest the engine has seen better days, so I wouldn’t be surprised if the buyer won't be able to keep it on a restored car.

Otherwise, this Mustang is worth a look, especially because it's an early specimen in a convertible body style. Six-cylinder Mustangs aren't always the most desirable, but this may not be the case with this car, considering it's not a typical Mustang.

The selling price makes a huge difference, and thank God that the owner is realistic. They are committed to letting the vehicle go, so they posted the Mustang on eBay without a reserve. This means the highest bidder will buy the car no matter the offer. The top offer at the time of writing is less than $1,000, so this Mustang might end up selling for less than the price of a new iPhone.

The car is parked in Paragould, Arkansas.