Bought a 1972 Coupe/Grande
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I know people hate these cars for the most part, but I like em! I got a pretty decent deal for this 2 owner California car. Im in cali now going to pick it up. Ill add more photos when I get back to Phoenix. Im in LA and its 79 degrees I thought it would be hot here. Going to San Luis Obispo in the morning. This car also has the 351 Cleveland and has about everything a mach 1 would have. Like the 3 gauges in the center dash and the tach. Im stoked! Mach 1s are to expensive for me right now but I wanted something older. This ones going to need paint but Ill worry about that later down the line, the Fox and Shelby have dibs on the garage right now. Now I only need one from the 60's and one from the 80's and Ill be set. I need more room at home. Big Grin Its all original and has had the top end rebuilt, I dont know anything yet will pick it up Monday morn. Having to wait for uhaul to open since its Sunday.

                   
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#2
Not everybody hates them Biggrin It looks pretty good, even got the map lamp. Nice and tidy Clap_ might need a new dash pad though Wink
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#3
Ya it needs a few things, Ill know more tomorrow. I like that its unmolested alot of these cars have just been beat to death, its nice to find a survivor with the options this one has.
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#4
I don't really think we hate them, they're just not as cool as a Fastback. All that said you have the potential to do a lot of things to improve it's appearence. 1 wheels and tires (man those hubcaps are ugly) 2 some kind of hood scoop, or Mach1 hood. (its just to long and flat) 3 a spoiler 4 tiddy up the interior 5 a well thought out paint job (mach 1 style) 6 make sure all mechanicals are good and you got yourself on nice ride.
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#5
Congratulations!

No hate from me - I actually have one. Mine just happens to be a parts car. I would jump all over one like that given the chance. If I ever find a M code with a 4 speed something would have to be worked out.

You are definitely in need of more space for those toys.

Are you planning then to tow it home with the F-150? I'll be interested on how the F-150 tows.

Congratulations and I am looking forward to the additional photos and information.
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#6
dont feel bad I owned 1 too traded it for my first 69 mach.looks good to me.
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#7
Joe, do you still have the car for sale?

You had a couple of inquiries over on the 71/73 forum.
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#8
You don't find them in that condition here in CT unless they have been restored and then you really pay for it!! The car looks real clean and it does have some nice attributes as you mentioned. Good luck with it and keep us updated when you learn more.
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