1978 Ford Mustang fiberglass kit car mustang pinto driveline

Make

Ford

Model

Mustang fiberglass kit car mustang pinto driveline

Year

1978

Listed price

$9,752

Location

Belmont, New York

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

28,000 miles

The Mustang II, launched in 1974, marked a significant departure from the outgoing first-generation pony car, shrinking in size and adopting elements from the Ford Pinto platform. Designed to meet the demands of a changing automotive landscape, including the burgeoning fuel crisis and new emissions regulations, the Mustang II offered a more compact, European-inspired aesthetic. While controversial among some purists for its departure from the original muscle car ethos, it proved to be a sales success, particularly in its early years, and spawned a variety of body styles, including coupes, hatchbacks, and T-top variants. Its smaller stature and focus on efficiency also made it a popular choice for customizers and kit car manufacturers looking to create unique takes on the iconic nameplate. This particular 1978 example takes the Mustang II's foundation and transforms it into a distinctive convertible kit car, a rare sight given the factory never offered a true droptop Mustang II. Underneath its custom fiberglass body, it retains the proven and economical 2.3-liter Ford 4-cylinder engine, paired with a manual transmission, offering an engaging and straightforward driving experience. Showing just 28,000 miles, this unique build presents an intriguing blend of classic Mustang II lineage with a personalized, open-air interpretation. This custom creation offers a blank canvas for an enthusiast looking to make a one-of-a-kind statement.