This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a stunning classic that has led a sheltered life. Purists will welcome the news that it is fully documented and that the odometer reading of 10,464 miles is genuine. It requires nothing more than a new owner and would be ideal for enthusiasts seeking something special to park in their garage. I must say a big thank you to Barn Finder Curvette for spotting the Mach 1 listed here on eBay in Naples, Florida. The seller set their BIN at $75,000 with the option to make an offer.
There is no doubt that a legend was born when Ford introduced the Mach 1 in 1969. It quickly supplanted the GT as the most desirable high-performance variant, forcing the company to retire the GT badge at the end of that year. The Mach 1 continued into 1970, undergoing minor changes in line with industry trends at the time. This 1970 Mach 1 ticks the boxes for desirability, ordered by its first owner in Grabber Orange. This classic is a genuine survivor, wearing its original paint. There is no history of repairs or accident damage, and the comprehensive image gallery confirms that this beauty is rust-free. The paint shines impressively, the panels are as straight as an arrow, and the Black highlights look crisp. The Magnum 500 wheels aren’t original, although this car features the correct spoilers and the factory Sport Slat on the back window.
Apart from some stretching on the driver’s seatcover, there isn’t much wrong with this Mustang’s interior. Trimmed in Black vinyl, the presentation is first-rate. The trim is excellent, the carpet shows no significant wear, and the woodgrain looks virtually perfect. The dashpad hasn’t crumbled around the speaker grille, and the wheel is crack-free. It is essentially unmolested, featuring the desirable Sport Deck back seat. The factory AM radio was replaced by a dealer-installed radio/8-track player at some point. However, I don’t view that change as detrimental to the car’s originality or potential value.
Amongst the comprehensive collection of documentation dating back to Day One, the seller includes a Marti Report. It confirms that the first owner teamed the H-Code 351ci V8 witha three-speed automatic transmission and power assistance for the steering and the front disc brakes. The H-Code delivered 250hp and 355 ft/lbs of torque when this classic was shiny and new. The seller confirms that the original induction system was replaced with a four-barrel carburetor and shaker, both dealer-installed. It is unclear whether they retained the original components, but locating replacements shouldn’t be difficult if the buyer craves authenticity. The car is a fully-documented two-owner vehicle that is a turnkey proposition for its new owner.
This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a stunning classic and is ideal for those seeking the finer things in life. The seller’s BIN is at the upper end of the market, but many will believe the car’s condition and odometer reading justify the price. It has been on the market for under a day and has already generated strong interest. Only time will tell whether that translates into sales success, but I won’t be surprised if it does. If a Ford classic has been on your radar, could this beautiful Mach 1 be a contender?
Wowity, wow, wow, I absolutely dare anyone to show me a new vehicle today that would generate a comment like that. In case some have noticed, I’ve turned a leaf, of sorts, and am giving feelings on automatics, or prices a rest, and want to focus on what magnificent cars we grew up with. Take this stunning ( a mini van interior not so much) vehicle. It blasts into your face with features just not seen today. Loud color, style, big V8 motor, that not many could tell what it is anyway, louvers on the back window,,,That wasn’t the case in 1969, there were all kinds of cars like this, so one particular make, didn’t stand out like it does today. One thing I can’t accept, is in 1969, this car cost about $3100 new, and there were 72,000 happy people that got to enjoy a car like this. Today, only one person, whose grandaddy invented the paperclip, will be able to do so, and I hope they rot for it. I guess I haven’t turned any leaf at all,,
My grandmother invented the paper clamp (idea stolen by inventor of the paper clip) and she demands a apology or she will drive her 89 corolla to where ever you hide to speak strong words in front of your house.
Your mailbox isn’t safe either.
I’ve never seen a car with 10,000 miles, (no matter what year, and no matter how long it set) with front suspension bushings completely worn out. Dry rotted yes, but wow. Also looks as if the oil pan has been spray painted. Look at the blue overspray on the oil filter. This car reminds me of the 1970 Mach I bought in 1980 for $1800.00. 351/4speed shaker/slat/spoiler, with 100,000 miles. And I hope you ever buys it, even if their grandaddy invented the paperclip, does not rot for it.
Yeah, I apologize, that was a bit harsh, it shows my frustration with the hobby and probably shouldn’t contribute any longer. You must admit, it is out of control, to most $75grand is unacceptable, heck, it’s not a life saving kidney, it’s just a car. The site seems to encourage this foolishness too, something I’m also struggling with. You know, my cable bill, that allows me to even view this nonsense, went up an unacceptable $22 BUCKS, so it’s all relative, I suppose.I’m feeling a lot like my old man lately, who couldn’t accept my shenanigans, the table has turned. It’s the magnitude of how much it’s turned, that simply can’t last. Go ahead, you got the jing, however you got it, by all means, exert that selfishness, and spend what some would consider a lot of money on something that will lose its alleged value in 5 years or less. Investment? Pfft, you’d be better off buying gold.
You are definitely not wrong Howard. 75K for an H code that has suspect details is well … suspect. The car appears stunning on first look but 5 years ago this money would bring a 428 4 speed and you would still be convincing yourself it was too much to spend. Inflation is one thing however between auctions (egos) and dealers (corporate bottom lines) these prices are truly out of hand even for us older guys who remember the old days. Its funny how things work. When I was younger this was pretty attainable (I’ve had a few) but I really had no money to speak of. Now I’m older, have plenty of money and even though this car and others like it give me the same feelings I had years ago there is no way I’m shelling that out for this. The more things change the more they stay the same.
This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a stunning classic. That sentence says it all. With the average price of a new car nearly $50,000.00, I’m not sure that the ask is that far off? I mean, find another.
Unfortunately 70K offers a ton of other muscle car options, from ‘Cudas to Boss. Or you could buy a personal helicopter from China for that. 55K it would steal the show. It does look like someone paid for a really nice detail job, but not 20K worth? Some of the interior bits are really crinkly and the paint is crazed. Hard to imagine all that in10K miles. Somewhere in the middle it will sell.
I’d love to have it, but I’d also love to have that helicopter. Neither will happen.
Yeah Jay I have to agree with you! For a 10.000 mile car why does the driver’s seat have an issue! No way does a true mileage car from that time period have any problems with the seat! They were bulletproof and with only a true 10,000 miles the driver’s seat would be so tight you could suck crumbs off it!!
First, it’s a great car. But seems weird that we are supposed to be excited about the high end price and low miles but the intake has been removed, a hole has been cut in the hood for the shaker, a rear wing has been added, wheels aren’t original and the radio is missing.
I’ve had a couple of Mach 1’s and I would love to have this one, but it’s far from original.
Also, what’s the electrical cap on the drivers side rear quarter? Somebody drilled a whole in a 10K car?
That is an old time alarm on / off switch by way of a key. Usually these were on the front fender, never seen one on a rear quarter. Either way, terrible, but a product of the 70’s.
People tend to forget that these cars were not teleported when new to today. They lived life and most had modifications of some sort over time. Holes cut for speakers in door panels, dashes cut for radios or gauges, steering wheels changed, aftermarket rims added, none of those are big deals, it shows someone loved these cars throughout the years and enjoyed them enough to make changes to suit their tastes. In the 1980’s few cars me and my friends had were 100% stock, no one was afraid to take them out to a cruise nights or races. With todays attitude of everything needs to be as it left the factory will eventually help kill the hobby, it’s better to have a car that’s modified or a bit rough around the edges that’s gets driven and is seen going about its business rather than a garage queen that only comes out for shows where its parked in a grass field.
Steve R
Same color as the Bud Moore team Trans AM Mustangs Parnelli Jones and George Follmer drove in the 1970 Trans Am series. If I ever owned a Mustang I would have it painted this color.
I would think if you wanted to keep a super low milage car in nice original condition you would protect the interior better. I mean who sat in the driver’s seat for 10000 miles and caused a wrinkle in the seem. The dash pad shows signs of sun damage–I guess that happens in Florida. Should have been protected from the sun. As pointed out, many things not original on the car. And some that are, like dried out bushings–do you want those original too?
Beautiful color ugly price.
Just me …? The Dealer ad has a lot of hype and just way over sells the car’s rarity (?) And condition.
Not a Cobra Jet engine, as the added shaker scoop indicates. Dealer needed to finish adding the small emission parts to that add-on air cleaner assembly.
Looks nice, really does, but details trip it up.
Engine looks old and dingy, and please add and hook up the pcv hose.
PS pump looks beat. Not adding up for a 10K mile car.
Not original, looks way over hyped, overpriced.
Shaker and four barrel has been added. Overpriced even was 10,000 miles
Jim22, I think the hole in the rear quarter looks like it might be part of a vintage car alarm. And for an original paint car, it certainly looks like a repaint. The rear axle looks like it has undercoat over rust. $75K?
Yeah, NO!!
love color and the look. those BFGs are at least 45yrs old. looks like some monkey business with paint on that engine and a lot of undercoating on the bottom. problem is a dealer is selling it and most likely trying to double his buy price. i would only consider a car like this if were privately held not being dealer sold.
Cool car, and I noticed those very old BFG’s. Car has obviously sat for quite some time. The bottom was probably covered in surface corrosion and recently covered in undercoating to present better, but that is up to debate. I would have liked to heard this cars story, but that is probably lost now that it is flipper / dealer owned.
EZ to tell that the tires are vintage BFGs w/o looking at the tread – the lettering is white – not brown.
Dealer installed Shaker Hood Scoop and 4 barrel carburetor
Automatic FMX Select Shift Transmission
Buyers: look some place else…
Not sure why Ford dropped the GT option because you could order it on coupes and convertibles too.
The Mach1 was the replacement for the GT package essentially although only in fastback form. The GT option was last offered in early ’69. Add the Boss cars in the mix by mid ’69 the GT package became redundant. You could still order GT equipment options separately, like the competition suspension and quick steering ratio. The only missing items would have been the badges tape stripe and emblems being most prominent on the rear gas cap.
I’m shocked that a Mach1 would come with a 2 bbl. The Mach1 should be like a Chevy SS, a 4 bbl carb. Save the 2 bbl crap for the entry level Mustang.
Mach 1 was a styling pkg, not a performance one.
Some Chevy SS’s were built with 6 cylinder motors.
This is a tough one for me. The milage would have to be verified by the original and second owners with a sworn affidavit for that price point. It is an H code which was the base engine for a Mach1 in ’70. There is no sign of a document verifying a dealer installed Shaker or the 8 track. However, the window sticker indicates AM/FM stereo. By the way the excess wear in various locations scream mileage exceeding what is being touted as original. Key parts are missing from the shaker and the cobra jet logo was specific to the shaker tops on the 428. If this was dealer installed unit it would have made sense that the dealer would have ordered a 351 shaker top. The shaker support is missing seems rather odd for such a low milage car. Another key item is the exhaust, a 10K mile car would still have the original mufflers and there appears to be excess corrosion. The rear diff house looks like it was exposed to road salt which would make sense since this has NY dealer on the window sticker. Lots of pitting. If you are a buyer do your homework before you plunk down $75k
Anytime I see a Florida car from a dealer I think flood victim? Maybe not, but the tag on the drivers door looks pretty sketchy. 10k mi?
Says ‘sold’, somebody put their money on the table.