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    I like the brushed aluminum looking dash bezel. Interesting car for sure... I liked this statement: "...and what was the rarest of the first options due to lack of supplies, the 2.8L V6 engine."
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    The description reads like it was written by someone who knows very little about mustangs as well as the English language. The wording reminds me of all the times I've won the Nigerian lottery.
    Did 1979 mustangs come from the factory with a 4 way lug wrench? Because that's what it looks like is in the trunk.
    Pretty car, but no where's near worth the money.

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    Did they offer the cabriolet in 1979?
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    Never heard of a "cabriolet" option on a Capri/Mustang. Somebody took some liberties with the mods and badges.

    The only roof option in 1979 was vinyl. A "carriage" roof was available in 1980 through 1982.
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    Quote Originally Posted by FoxChassis View Post
    Never heard of a "cabriolet" option on a Capri/Mustang. Somebody took some liberties with the mods and badges.

    The only roof option in 1979 was vinyl. A "carriage" roof was available in 1980 through 1982.
    But they said it, it must be true!

    This very rare, well documented, 1979 Ford Mustang Cabriolet is one of few vehicles that survived after being used as the show car at the major auto shows and stands tall as the day it was built to be shown! With it being owned by Ford originally to be shown as the first example of the Mustang built on the Fox Body, this was purchased as a used company car by the same owner who is giving us the pleasure to put this up for your consideration. Reading from the original invoice you see the amount of add-ons they put to this vehicle in order to show it in all its glory. With forged aluminum wheels, premium sound system, accent groups for both interior and exterior, they even added features that weren't ever offered to the public! With modified materials on the seats and cabriolet roof, wider tail lamps and even oscillating headlamp washers, there are many reasons this is a one-of-a-kind! This vehicle is in great running order, has had no restoration necessary nor performed and is a great find for those who love to find rare and collectable Mustangs! Documents provided with sale include original bill of sale, letters from Ford confirming its originality, original invoice, photos of this vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show and the Chicago Auto Show and even a cost analysis for what it took for them to produce this show car, you can't get any better history than that!

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    Quote Originally Posted by 82GTforME View Post
    But they said it, it must be true!

    This very rare, well documented, 1979 Ford Mustang Cabriolet is one of few vehicles that survived after being used as the show car at the major auto shows and stands tall as the day it was built to be shown! With it being owned by Ford originally to be shown as the first example of the Mustang built on the Fox Body, this was purchased as a used company car by the same owner who is giving us the pleasure to put this up for your consideration. Reading from the original invoice you see the amount of add-ons they put to this vehicle in order to show it in all its glory. With forged aluminum wheels, premium sound system, accent groups for both interior and exterior, they even added features that weren't ever offered to the public! With modified materials on the seats and cabriolet roof, wider tail lamps and even oscillating headlamp washers, there are many reasons this is a one-of-a-kind! This vehicle is in great running order, has had no restoration necessary nor performed and is a great find for those who love to find rare and collectable Mustangs! Documents provided with sale include original bill of sale, letters from Ford confirming its originality, original invoice, photos of this vehicle at the Detroit Auto Show and the Chicago Auto Show and even a cost analysis for what it took for them to produce this show car, you can't get any better history than that!
    They did say they have documentation, that would prove it. Also, if you look closely at the owner card, it has an 89 for the DSO, Ford Transportation Services. I bet if you did a Marti report, the order type would be Show Car, Engineering, Promotion, or Marketing vehicle; something of that sort. The car really belongs in a Museum.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mustangmania View Post
    They did say they have documentation, that would prove it. Also, if you look closely at the owner card, it has an 89 for the DSO, Ford Transportation Services. I bet if you did a Marti report, the order type would be Show Car, Engineering, Promotion, or Marketing vehicle; something of that sort. The car really belongs in a Museum.
    That's what I see here, Ford Showcar. One day we'll say, wow, what a bargain that was.
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    I would have to remove the cabriolet badges as they look way to close to chevrolet..........

    Some moron would probably say that "I didn't know Chevrolet made a Mustang.....How rare is that?"
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    I don't see the value in it. Sure, it's unique but I don't see anyone beating down the door to own it. It's really got nothing of value on it. Nobody wants that roof, nor that drivetrain, and we all know how much replacement tires cost for it. It does belong in a museum or a collection though.
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    I am not sure about this car. I emailed them asking them for some documentation. Who knows. I almost spent $46.00 on a Marti report on this car.

    Look at this - The font is the same as Chevrolet. I am in agreement with 84StangSVT

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    Oh that just looks fishy
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    Quote Originally Posted by foxylady View Post
    Oh that just looks fishy
    I agree.
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    Ok, I got this from the seller. I will post what they send me.

    "Hi David,

    Thanks for your note.

    We've got quite a bit on file. I won't be able to get it to you today, but once I'm caught up with a few things, I'll scan in some of the docs and get them to you.

    Thanks for your interest,
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    I think it's kind of odd that the car is not a really early VIN number and it has an engine that was discontinued probably not too long after this particular car was built. I would have thought Ford would have started with one of the first or a preproduction model and would have picked a drivetrain like the turbo four to showcase since it was the hot new thing. Who knows, but those two things strike me as odd.
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    The scheduled production date for this car was December 21 (21M), 1978. I have four VINs in the database with a confirmed production date of July 1979 so it looks like the 2.8L V6 was available the entire model year, or at least into the second to last month of production (August was the last month).
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    Duh, I read the VIN wrong anyway, I thought it was 100k later than it is.
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    Cabriolet is a foreign word isn't it? I thought it normally referred to a convertible though? Is this a carriage roof or a convertible? I like the color combo, but IMO this car was created by an owner, not built by ford.
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    I don't doubt it was done by Ford. They may have been testing the Cabriolet roof with the public at the auto shows. It was introduced the next year so maybe the public reaction was favorable. And then they changed the marketing name from Cabriolet Roof to Simulated Convertible Top or Carriage Roof. Marketing changes things on a dime. I'm not sure why everyone is so skeptical. The guy says he has the Ford documentation documenting the build. I might have to go see this car in person tomorrow.
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    Does the roof fold down on this car? That is the definition of cabriolet. I think that is the biggest issue I have with the car. Other than that I think the car is believable. It would also help if the person who wrote the description knew more about the car. Posting some of the documentation would help as well.
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    Quote Originally Posted by foxylady View Post
    Does the roof fold down on this car? That is the definition of cabriolet. I think that is the biggest issue I have with the car. Other than that I think the car is believable. It would also help if the person who wrote the description knew more about the car. Posting some of the documentation would help as well.
    I agree that they should have the documentation from Ford scanned and shown. Then we wouldn't have any debate. I also agree that with you about the "Cabriolet" badges. Whomever put them on that car, either Ford or a subsequent owner, it's just plain dorky. The top doesn't go down!
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    Only thing I think is really weird is that its not a really early production number. I thought most show cars were done before the models were officially released, but the idea that it was to show off something like the carriage top seems plausible. Maybe to get public reaction to some of the trim changes, sure wish the dash trim would have made production. My 84 is going to sport a similar motif one day.
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    I wish that entire interior would have gone into production. I love the color, especially with the silver paint...it looks amazing.
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    This is why I love documentation on any car. Well, well!









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    Well there you go. Invoiced in Mid January. Just as Travis surmised...modified to show off the 1980 Mustang carriage roof option, and then taken to the auto shows.
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