Ford enthusiasts know that the 1972 Sprint package was offered on hardtop and Sportsroof Mustangs, which might lead to some question as to why this convertible is decked out in the distinctive red, white and blue Sprint colors. There’s a simple answer; it is one of just 50 convertibles ordered for the Cherry Blossom Parade in Washington, D.C., in April of that year. Factory paperwork that comes with the car not only confirms its one-of-50 provenance but also documents its original factory equipment. The Mustang was born with a 302 CI V-8 (which, in 1972, had a net rating of 140 HP and 239 lb-ft of torque) and a SelectShift Cruise-O-Matic automatic transmission. Power steering, power front disc brakes and E70-14 Wide Oval tires were also on the order sheet, though the car now wears BF Goodrich Radial T/As mounted on chrome Magnum 500 wheels. Interior amenities, like the power convertible top with glass rear window, high-back bucket seats, knitted vinyl seat trim and Deluxe two-spoke steering wheel, were standard equipment. The only interior option on the form was an AM radio, though an AM/FM unit now resides in the dash. The patriotic Sprint package, which added $169.62 to the Mustang’s $3,844.70 MSRP, consisted of: Wimbledon White paint; blue stripes with red pinstripes on the hood, rocker panels and tail; the Exterior Décor Group, which included a blacked-out honeycomb grille with integral driving lights, color-keyed front bumper, and hood and fender moldings; color-keyed rearview mirrors; and American flag decals on the rear fenders. The graphics scheme carried over into red, white and blue upholstery as well. As one would expect of a car this rare, the Mustang has gone through a comprehensive restoration, and it has received multiple awards from Mustang shows and other car events across the country. It is being sold with a wealth of documentation, including the original window sticker, dealer invoice, owner’s manual, Ownercard warranty identification card, warranty booklets for the car and the emissions system, and a Consumer Information sheet that includes low- and high-speed passing distances, stopping distances and recommended tire inflation pressures.
