Around 1960, the Ford Motor Company decided to develop a fun-to-drive “personal car” and by 1962 the Mustang I concept car was unveiled. In its original form the Mustang was a two-seat, mid-engine sports car named after the legendary P51 Mustang fighter plane. From the positive response Ford further developed the concept and in June 1964 came the world debut of the all-new 1965 Mustang. Enthusiasts soon clamored for more power.

Later on the 428 Cobra Jet engine was introduced as part of an option package aimed at devotees. For 1969, a completely restyled Mustang was unveiled and included a new 428 Cobra Jet GT in Coupe, SportsRoof or Convertible guise. The optional Q-Code 428 Cobra Jet GT package included special handling equipment, dual exhaust, pin-type hood latches, a functional shaker hood scoop and more. Hot Rod magazine declared a similar Mustang was “…the fastest running pure stock in the history of man.”

Wearing gorgeous Silver Jade paint with a fresh black interior, this uncommon Mustang GT is driven by a 428-cid, 335-hp Ram-Air Cobra Jet V-8 engine that is matched to a four-speed manual transmission and is certain to turn heads. It has received a fresh rotisserie restoration to show-quality standards and when looking under the hood, the engine bay also is presented in a manner consistent to factory specifications. It registers approximately 16,000 miles on the odometer.

Interior equipment includes bucket seats, center console, in-dash tachometer fold-down rear seat, wood-like Rim-Blow steering wheel, AM radio; power steering and brakes. The exquisite styling is complemented by dual racing mirrors, rear window “sport slats,” front and rear spoilers, factory styled steel wheels and BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. According to various records, 4,973 GT-equipped Mustangs left the factory during the 1969 model year, with far fewer having this impressive engine package.