As the Baby Boomer generation ages, classic muscle cars are going for astounding prices at auction. While a simple authentic restoration can fetch a pretty penny, the most desirable models usually hold some unique title as well. One such vehicle is this 1964 1/2 Ford Mustang Convertible found listed on ClassicMuscleCars.com. The listing claims the pony is the first Mustang Convertible to roll off the production line intended for public consumption. Apparently it is also the first Mustang ever sold as it was pre-ordered and delivered the day before the car was officially unveiled at dealerships. Documentation is included that verifies the vehicle's status. As expected the price of this coveted 'Stang doesn't come cheap, but there are financial options. It can be added to your collection for $42,064.26, but that is only a monthly payment with $1,000,000 down. Got deeper pockets? You can drive it home (or flatbed it, more likely) by handing over a lump sum of $5,500,000. Get a better view of the five million dollar 'Stang in the gallery below.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 4)
EJ25RUN @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:37AM
thats stupid...5 million, i can get it on the twin blower cobra but not that car!
Pete @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:41AM
So I wasn't the only one watching B-J yesterday!
http://youtube.com/watch?v=I9nh-UcZqVE
Mr. Oak @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:42AM
What's really stupid is your statement. This is obviously not for you, so, just leave it to hell alone.
sw @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:13AM
You would indeed need to be a moron on a grand scale to pay that much for this car. Either that or you're so rich you're simply running out of things to buy.
jeets @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:34PM
Mustangs suck.
I say crush it into a small cube.
Andrew @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:42AM
I bet some dumbass out there thinks this is an investment.
Delayedz @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:43AM
This is dumb, no one in there right mind would spend that much money, authenticity or not, that is just retarded to ask that much, lol. Even ridiculously rich people have better ways of spending money then on a Convertible mustang, lol....
DarkKnight67 @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:57AM
I don't think this is the first-first car off the line ... typically that is kept for the corporate museum.
Shipey @ Jan 2nd 2008 10:59AM
"intended for public consumption"
tom @ Jan 3rd 2008 9:57AM
I have a picture of Henry Ford riding in a parade in the first Mustang convertible... it is NOT the car pictured/discussed in this article. However, a Tiffany award winning car like that doesn't roll off the production line very often, and beauty is in the eyes of the beholder. I had three '65s at one time and loved every one of my "kids". I should never have left them leave the nest, so to speak.
SBelcore @ Jan 3rd 2008 2:11PM
Your right, the first car is generally kept for the corporate museum. Had you read the article closely, you would have read tht it was the first Mustang Convertible for the public consumer.
Ben @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:18AM
I'd spend the money on 5 Bugatti Veyrons instead
Ben @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:30AM
or 100 new Mustang GT's
cowboy bob @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:31AM
The value of anything is determined by what someone is willing to pay. I have a sweet potato with the image of all four Beetles on it if anyone is interested. Perhaps I can trade for the 'Stang........
calebe @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:50AM
A fool and his money are soon parted.
Huecifer @ Jan 2nd 2008 11:54AM
If its papers are legit and this is really the first Mustang off the line for the public, then this car will always appreciate in value. It's one of the most iconic American automobiles. And it doesn't hurt that it looks damn good, too
500 @ Jan 2nd 2008 12:42PM
You're assuming that this car is actually worth $5.5 million now, which I highly doubt.
JN @ Jan 2nd 2008 12:03PM
This car, which was the first 'Stang off the line, was sold to a Canadian airline pilot, if memory serves, and Ford -- when they later realized what they'd done -- tried very hard to buy it back. It's been restored, becuse he drove it for quite a few years before getting his next one.
JN @ Jan 2nd 2008 12:05PM
I don't believe the seller has it right. FoMoCo told the story I related in my original post. Something doesn't quite square here ...
BigRedSpecial @ Jan 2nd 2008 1:22PM
You're right, the first mustang was purchased in St. John's, Newfoundland, by a pilot from Gander, Newfoundland; it was bought back from him by ford, and currently resides in a museum in Dearborn.
I'm not having much luck finding a link... there was a writeup in a local paper several years ago, for what it's worth.