This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 would seem to tick a lot of the right boxes for anyone hunting for a classic car. It’s original, rust-free, and is a low-mileage survivor. With values of good 1st Generation Mustangs continuing to climb relentlessly, buying a nice car like this now could be a pretty canny move before values make them unaffordable. Therefore, you will find this clean classic located in Pataskala, Ohio, and listed for sale here on eBay. A clear indication of the impact that this car has had can be quite easily gauged by just how frantic the bidding has been up to this point. There have been 14 potential buyers who have now submitted a total of 72 bids on the Mustang. This has pushed it along to $30,300, but the reserve hasn’t been met. For those who don’t want to subject themselves to the rigors and stresses of a bidding war, there is also a BIN option, and this has been set at $45,000.
If I had been a buyer back in 1969 who had walked into a Ford dealership ready to slap down my cash on the car of my dreams, then buying a Mustang finished in Royal Maroon probably would not have been my first choice. If that was the case, then I would have been guilty of making a huge mistake. That is the color that graces the panels of this Mustang, and it gives the vehicle an incredibly classy appearance. The owner claims that not only is the paint original, but so is all of the steel in the car. It is a car with an interesting history because it has managed to remain rust-free via some unusual circumstances. The least unusual of these was the fact that the original owner had the car treated with the best that the good people at Ziebart had to offer when the vehicle was new. He then retained and cherished the car for a number of years before selling it to an enthusiast who also happened to own a Ford dealership in Georgia. The car became something of a dealership showpiece and graced the showroom floor there for more than 11-years. The current owner purchased the car in 2015, and it has seen only limited use since. From the information provided in the description, that would seem to mean that the Mustang has either been garage-kept or showroom-kept for its entire life. While he doesn’t say that he has any evidence to verify it, the car’s history makes the mileage claim seem to be quite feasible. The owner states that the Mustang isn’t perfect, as it does wear some smaller chips and marks. However, he says that the paint really is as nice and shiny as it appears in the photos. He also had the current wheels fitted to the car, but the original wheels are included in the sale.
The Mustang’s Red interior presents just as nicely as the exterior does. Looking it over, I can really see no obvious issues or problems. All of the upholstered surfaces seem to be free of rips or splits, while the dash, pad, headliner, and the carpet, all appear to be in extremely good condition. Even the woodgrain inserts have managed to avoid looking worn and faded, which can be an issue as the years pass. There are no aftermarket additions present and the Mustang isn’t loaded to the brim with optional extras, but the AM radio, clock, and Deluxe wheel are all nice touches.
There were plenty of more potent drivetrains available to Mustang buyers in 1969, but the H-Code 351ci Windsor V8, 3-speed FMX automatic transmission, and power steering would all have combined to make this a pretty pleasant car to own and drive. The presentation of the engine bay is about on par with what I would expect to see in what is a 51-year-old survivor. The owner does stress the vehicle’s originality, so I take that as meaning that this would make this a numbers-matching car. He does say that the Mustang runs and drives great, so, if you are the next lucky owner, then it will be ready to be driven and enjoyed as soon as the warmer weather is with us.
This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 is a classic that is ready to be driven and enjoyed. If the photos and the description provided by the owner paint an accurate picture, then the next owner will need to do little but to slide behind the wheel and drive off into the sunset. For an original survivor in this sort of condition, I’m really not surprised by just how frantic the bidding has been. I suspect that if the bidding manages to find its way over the $42,500 mark, someone is very likely to hit the BIN button. If they do, then I won’t be at all surprised.
Great colors nice mustang if only a 4 speed.
My favourite shape
Why so few miles?
It wasn’t driven much? Some clues are revealed in the article.
Beautiful car, what nice paint.
Engine detailing after a Busch party
Ya, looks like someone had a creative moment in ye ‘ol engine bay with a sixer and a rattle can.
I almost bought a 69 mustang just like this in the early 90’s, he wanted more then I wanted to spend for an automatic, the price he wanted ? $6000.00 !
I ended up buying a 70 Camaro with a 427 and a 4 speed for $5000.00 !
My how times change ………..
Right color outside, not diggin the red interior as black would be so right here, the stock 351 wouldn’t have stayed that way for long if I had owned it.
The lack of a street sweeper 428 or even the 390…add a four speed and I doubt if this pony would still look that clean by now. Good looking car to say the least.
The 351 with an automatic is probably the most undesirable of the Mach 1’s!! Love the paint and the interior is flawless but an automatic is definitely a deal breaker for me!!!
Dear BF- Are you trying to turn “Mr.Corvette” into a Mustang fan? Couple of beauties here tonight!
Looking good, especially if it’s as described. I know many want to see everything but one thing in this ones favor IMO is having had the car ziebarted when it was young. When you live in the rust belt it’s one of those things that help save cars. I’ve had cars for 15-20 years that having had Ziebart Rustproofing done to them have still had the original Sheetmetal and no sign of rusting.
That’s rust proofing, not rattle can spray! See it all the time on original low mileage cars in Michigan.
Did they make rust proofing in Ford Engine blue? It’s all over places that it shouldn’t be.
Too bad the engine bay looks like it does with so few miles. This is one beautiful car inside and out! So sad it has an automatic transmission. If it were standard, I would be all over this.
If I ever got a Mustang, the 69 is the one I’d want. It wouldn’t even have to be a Mach I. A Sportsroof with an automatic would be fine.
I always loved the 69′-70′ Mustang bodystyle. When I had just graduated from HS in the late 80’s I was trying to find a Mach1 for myself. My Dad was really against it. I remember reading him an ad from our local Want Advertiser (not sure if that’s just a New England thing or not) and the ad read something like this:
Car goes fast in a straight line, handles like a truck, and sucks gas. If interested, seek professional help or call me.
My Dad said: “He pretty much nailed it.”
I wound up buying a 76′ Skylark v6 instead. Still dreaming about that Mach 1….
Nice looking car. Can’t wait to see what it sells for.
I own a 69 Mach 1 currently. I think his price is too high but then that’s me. Why? Standard 351W with 2 bbl, automatic, no ac, no shaker, no fold down seat, no pdb, just standard drum brakes. If this car sells for 45K then my Mach 1 is worth 60K with all of the above options.
Mr Mustang, don’t sell your self short. Your Mach 1 is worth a lot more then you think.
In 1976 I bought a Mustang, not a Mach 1 just a regular one, a fastback this color in and out. Some of my grease monkey friends actually gave me a Mustang hood scoop (non functional) and put it on the car for me. It was only a 302 but it had plenty of scoot and would easily tear up the tires, even on a downshift. I think I sold it for $800…
In 1976 I bought a Mustang, not a Mach 1 just a regular one, a fastback this color in and out. Some of my grease monkey friends actually gave me a Mustang hood scoop like the one on the featured car (non functional) and put it on my car for me. It was only a 302 but it had plenty of scoot and would easily tear up the tires, even on a downshift. I think I sold it for $800…