Fresh tires lend a hint of optimism to this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 in Denton, Maryland. Reading between the lines (and the undercarriage photos) let’s assume this Mach 1 spent years in contact with planet Earth before being wrestled free and fitted with new rubber. The missing engine lifts the front even further, leaving more work and options for the new owner. Skilled welders who fancy an underdog can tune in here on eBay where a $10,000 Buy It Now option awaits anyone unwilling to haggle with Make Offer. Thanks to reader Larry D. for spotting this forgotten Ford.
The buck tag confirms a true Mach 1 that left the factory in B-code Royal Maroon with the 3A Black, Mach 1 Knitted Vinyl interior. This Mach 1 with the GT package came with racing stripes, pop-open gas cap, 70 series 14 inch whitewall tires, dual exhaust, and the heavy-duty sport suspension. The blacked-out hood would have worn a center scoop and pin latches. Air conditioning and power brakes brought some luxury to the sporty two-door. Thanks to MustangSpecs and 1969Stang for some details.
Careful sending this one for sandblasting; you might not get much back! Bolt-on fenders and doors can be easily sourced. Though not visibly crushed, the quarter panels may need more than a patch panel or two. Anything is possible; given enough time and money, this once-stunning pony will draw admirers from afar.
An H M-code four-barrel 351 cid (5.8L) “Windsor” V8 once filled this void, and that’s probably the best choice today. A stock-appearing 351W can make at least 400 HP (net) compared to the original’s 290 HP (gross) rating. If high-tech power turns your crank, drop a Coyote in there.
Before planning a 1-800-hot-rod restoration i.e. ordering up a bunch of parts and bolting them to this unibody classic, contemplate the rusted structural subframe members. Someone abandoned this Mustang and picked its carcass clean after pronouncing it too rusty to repair. THEN it languished a while longer before coming to the Internet with four new tires and a Hefty bag of hope. Anyone with an immaculate ’69 in the garage will say “buy the best one you can find,” but there’s still room for cars like this to undergo a grass-roots restoration by buyers who don’t factor labor into their equations. With complete floor pans and even full bodies available, never say never. We’d love to hear from whoever buys this Mustang in the comments below. What future do you see for this rusty farm find?
Nice set of tires and wheels,I’ve been welding for 50 years.Don’t see a lot to weld to!
Unless you feel sorry for the seller? Forget this car, and move on.
10K for a rust roller just doesn’t hack it in my buyer’s book. As the man says, “move on”.
IMO, the great thing with a car like this, is that it cannot be rendered “numbers matching”, which makes it ideal for a modern powerplant, and then regular driver. Al block & heads, multi-port fuel injection, electronic ignition, air flow and O2 sensors, through a modern transmission, to make it a dependable hottie.
OTOH, on this particular offering, it looks like the only salvageable components may be the VIN tag and wheels… Dynacorn would be making a lot of money off of this project, I suspect.
The new tires and cleaned up wheels are nothing more than a deliberate distraction from this roller junk. I wouldn’t trade a used weed eater for it
What’s with the plastic wrap around the rear end? – to keep the trunk lid closed – or the water out?
I wonder if the same body damage would happen to ’79 & later stangs if subjected to the same treatment – bad weather driving, etc.
The majority of the fox bodies didnt last long enough to get to this point , with the exception of the 5.0 and ragtops .
Is it April 1st (again)?
Not to kick a horse when its down (or dead in this case), but it seems this one time parts car also had an engine fire – Seems a little black and crispy on the right firewall
In this case i think that added some value to this pile.
As the former Billy Mills,AKA Flex Seal man, “This is a job for Flex Seal tap”!
Todd,
In 1969 the engine code H was for a 351 2V. A 351 4V was an M code, which is what this car originally had.
Thanks CATHOUSE. I looked at it, double-checked on the Internet, and then my faulty brain made me type the wrong letter. (!!!) Corrections always welcome – much appreciated!