I really hope that the new owner takes good care of it and puts it on display for fans to see. Though I respect that the car's previous owner's father could do whatever that he wanted to do with it, it was kind of a shame that he kept it locked away for so many decades away from Mustang fans and just let the car rust away.
I must say I agree here totally.
The Mustang was sold to a first owner.
Then the current owners father purchased the car from an ad in Car And Driver from
the classifieds in the magazine classifieds section for $6K as per the interview on Jay Leno Cars.
I am amazed they did not care for the car, it would not have taken a lot.
According to the story, the clutch failed from age and wear and tear, so they left it in their barn for years.
They could have repaired the clutch, polished and washed the car a few times a year
and the car would have been in far better shape.
What bothers me, in an interview, the owners son stated, the car would remain in the family
because it was his dads car and had sentimental value.
Then the owners son, contacts Ford to establish it's authenticity, then onto Jay Leno's show,
then the car goes on display, is sent around the world in auto shows to sell the new Bullitt Mustang.
Then he does an about face and decides to sell the car?
Also Barrett Jackson garners far higher prices than Mecum, another puzzle?
I guess the family needed the money and it will provide them with a safe income.
The whole thing is rather sad...
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