BF Auction: 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Seller: Edward E vans

Location: San Jose, California
Mileage: 77,745 Shown
Chassis #: 1F05H131364

Title Status: Salvage
Engine: 351C V8
Transmission: C4 Automatic

For 1971, the Mustang underwent a significant redesign. The new, larger Pony car was more comfortable and offered more options than ever. This example is a Mach 1 with the 351C V8. The seller found it in a field and treated it to a complete restoration. It’s now in beautiful condition inside and out, but the time has come to let someone new enjoy it. They want to see it go to a good home, so they are offering it here as a Barn Finds Auction!

The seller had one of our professional photographers come to take pictures of it; as you can see, it looks great! According to the trim tag, this Mach 1 was originally painted Wimbledon White. It’s now wearing a coat of bright white paint with black accents. It presents well, though, and the black accents go great with the Mach 1’s features.

When the interior was redone, it received custom seat upholstery. These seats feature larger bolsters and are likely more comfortable. The original seats would have also been multi-colored, so the rear seats could be original. The car also received a wood-rimmed steering wheel, a nice upgrade, but it doesn’t match the faux wood on the dash or door panels. Finding a wood steering wheel that matches perfectly could be a challenge, so we would leave it and just enjoy the car as is.

Power is provided by a 351 cui Cleveland V8. In this case, it’s the H-Code 2V with 240 horsepower and 350 foot pounds of torque. It’s said to be in good running order, but the factory A/C system has been removed. While having working A/C would make this a more comfortable summer driver, it would still be fun without it.

This is a great-looking machine! The ’71 Sportroof design just works in this color combination. The engine bay and interior could use some tidying but are usable as is. The 351 V8 is a solid engine and can be upgraded easily for more power. We would love to see photos of it when it was found in the field, but that was back in 2001. The seller states that it’s lived in California since new and is free of any rust concerns. So, if you’d love to make it yours, bid below and leave any questions in the comment section.