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I saw a sign in the window of a local restaurant that said Muscle Car For Sale. So I went in to ask to see it.  I was told to look out back. To my amazement there sat this little Ford Pinto with no hood. I was just astonished.

There was a 351 Cleveland in the engine compartment. Yes the Cleveland with the four bolt mains to help ensure the engine would not explode. I was then wondering why the front was not lower to the ground from all the weight. This car was not originally made for such a heavy engine.

Ford Pinto 351 Cleveland

The guy that built this car did it right. He beefed up the front suspension to handle the extra weight. This car seemed to be built to really run. It did fit the definition of muscle car. It combined a light weight body with a huge engine.

I just had to drive this car to see if it was for real. It had plenty of power and the handling was better than I had expected. The tires broke loose easily and I could tell a positrac rear-end had been installed.

When I got back I crawled under the car in the rear to check out the gas tank.  I like all Americans know of what this car is famous for. The guy that built this car seems to have corrected all the problems I could think of. This included the gas tank problem.  This was an easy fix. He removed the tank by pulling it out from the inside and mounted it back on with straps, like most American cars.

I left without buying it because I was just curious, but that muscle car for sale was a one of a kind.

A sign that reads  Classic Mustangs for sale means there should be stangs there built from between 1964 ½ and 1973.  If it is any other year then it’s not a classic mustang.  The Ford Mustang carries the title of American Classic Car very nicely.

1969 Mustang - flickr

Most people and mustang enthusiasts love the little pony car especially the early years.  As an old mechanic I preferred the older ones.   It was basic to me, I am a big guy and those early ones were so small and the engine so large they were hard to work on.

From the year 1971 thru 1973 there was enough room to turn a wrench and not bust a knuckle. This was the first time the mustang’s wheelbase was extended to 109”.  In addition only big engines were placed into the engine compartment. Gone was the mild 200 cu in six-cylinder. For 1971 the Boss 351 with 330 horsepower was the most widely produced stang that year.  But also available were 2 versions of the 429.  The standard and the Ram Air both with 370 horsepower.

The hood was longer and sleek looking while from the rear the large bold triple lenses could be seen as you pulled away from all that were behind you.

In 1971 was also the first year with the high bucket seats and power windows were an option. The Mach I trim option was still available along with the Boss trim option that came standard with the 351 Cleveland with the 4 bolt mains. The completion of the Boss package was the suspension combined with a 4 speed transmission and a Hurst shifter along with the 3.91:1 traction lock rear end made this car a dream to drive.

If you can find one of these classic mustangs for sale and they are still in good shape you have a true selection of muscle cars..