For those looking at used Ford Mustangs in New Jersey, they may not have considered making the purchase into a gift, but for one mother in Montana, the birthday present left her “totally floored.”

Back when she was 15, Julie Moore had as her first car a red Mustang, but according to the Missoulian, she later sold it, a decision she regretted.

Her son Bill managed to find the rusted out remains of the original vehicle in the yard of the man who had bought it from her, and restored the car to its original shape with the help of family and friends in time to give back to his mother on her 50th birthday, according to the news provider.

While such a gift could be a great move for some, those looking for used Ford Mustangs in New Jersey may have more luck, and options, if they search for newer models.

For example, the 2002 model “embodies raw American style and power” according to Edmunds.com editors, who added that the low cost of ownership could make it an economical choice as well.

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