Don’t be put off by the missing door on this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 because it has been refitted since these photos were taken. It is a project car that shows a mountain of promise because apart from having a 351ci V8 under the hood, its rust issues seem to be minimal. Located in Auburn, Washinton, you will find the Mach 1 listed for sale here on Facebook. Hand the owner $25,000, and you could be taking this classic home.

The Mach 1 is a funny car because, in some shots, the paint looks like Candy Apple Red, while in others, it looks like Royal Maroon. Whatever the truth, the paint does appear to hold a good shine. There are no significant scratches or marks and no dings or dents that are worth mentioning. It looks like the hood has been replaced, and I get the impression that the seller may have been preparing to fit a shaker to the vehicle. The question is always going to revolve around the presence of rust in these classics, and there seems to be plenty to be confident of with this Mustang. The panels look clean, while the owner doesn’t mention any issues in the listing. The trim and chrome seem to be in good order, and the tinted glass also appears to be free from flaws.

You can’t help but feel that everything about this Mustang is almost finished, but the owner has run out of steam before managing to complete any tasks on the car. The missing door was one example, as was the replacement hood. The Black interior presents well, but the steering wheel is missing the horn assembly. Some pieces are missing from the console, but the rest of the interior looks relatively tidy. The seats have no issues, while the dash and pad are in good order. An aftermarket radio/cassette player has taken the place of the original radio, but I can’t spot any other additions. The original owner didn’t load the car up with luxury features, suggesting that they were trying to extract maximum performance for their money.

The owner doesn’t supply any engine photos, but he does say that the Mustang is equipped with a 351ci Cleveland V8 and a 4-speed manual transmission. It isn’t clear whether the car is numbers-matching, but that Cleveland would have been pumping out around 300hp in its prime. That was enough to fire the Mach 1 through the ¼ mile in around 14.4 seconds. However, this is in the past because the Mustang doesn’t currently run or drive. The engine does turn freely, but the seller has made no attempt to coax it back to life. If it can be returned to a roadworthy state, this Mach 1 could be an entertaining classic to own and drive.

I like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1, but then again, I am a confessed fan of anything wearing a blue-oval badge. However, this is a car that would seem to raise as many questions as it answers. The photos look encouraging, but I wonder how much of the true story they tell. You would have to hope that the seller is open to answering questions or for serious potential buyers to inspect the car before handing over the cash. That is what I would want to do, how about you?