To regenerate interest in its mid-1960s firestorm, the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 version in 1969. Only available as a fastback (or in Ford-speak, SportsRoof), the Mach 1 made up nearly a quarter of Mustang production in 1969. But the car didn’t light as many fires as Ford hoped as Mustang sales declined by another third in 1970, and the Mach 1 by 43%. This second-year Mach 1 is a numbers-matching machine in what appears to be solid original condition, wearing a paint and interior combination (blue) that made up just 2,000 copies out of the total pool of 41,000.
This Mustang comes with a Marti Report to help confirm its heritage. It was built in Dearborn, Michigan, and was sold new in Hollywood, California. It’s still on the Left Coast and offered by a dealer in Pleasanton. It came with the basic powerplant offered in the Mach 1, a 351 cubic inch V8 with a 2-barrel carburetor and an automatic transmission. This equipment is what came with the automobile when new. The seller lists the mileage as 1,290 but that doesn’t seem plausible.
The remarkable condition of this Ford can partly be attributed to being in storage for several years. We assume some work was needed to revive it, but no details are provided other than it runs and drives well. The body and paint are good enough and the interior is nice too, though there seems to be a flaw in the seat bottom of the driver’s bucket seat.
As a muscle car, this Mach 1 has been listed here on eBay where $24,600 is the current bid with a reserve somewhere between there and the Buy It Now Price of $39,995. This car may not draw the same kind of attention as one with the Super Cobra Jet 428 V8, but will hold its own and be able to pass a few more gas stations.
Hopefully the person who wins the auction (if anyone does) budgets in rust repair. I see the roof drip moldings are bubbling. And that car probably has 201,290 miles, not the 1290 as claimed.
This Mach 1 brings back memories. Me the car kid kept an eye on the local Ford dealer’s inventory in our small town. To my knowledge, for this Mustang generation they got in exactly one 1969 Mach 1, and exactly one 1970 Mach 1. The 1970 was this car: blue/blue, 351 2V, automatic. Rather basic for a Mach 1, but I thought it was cool. Still do.
I agree. Love the next gen Mach 1’s, but this is absolutely beautiful. A neighbor years ago had one of these in red with the louvers for the rear windows. Looked real sharp!
While I agree that is a fine-looking car (by design and from a distance), there is no way that car got to that condition in 1290 miles. From valance, steering cylinder and oil pan, looks like it has seen some off-road time. Nice project, however, as others noted, some corrosion work awaiting next owner. Perhaps worth current, over-priced at BIN.
Nice looking mach 1. Could be a good driver in need of a little freshing. Too bad it’ll get dragged for the powertrain.
I think the car has seen a repaint; there’s overspray on the right door jamb
lock assembly. I also see vertical lines in the paint of the right door, while in the next picture they appear to be chips. The edge of the left fender, where it meets the hood, has some damage. And lots of rust underneath. This car needs a serious in-person inspection before purchase.
5000 ordered in this color isn’t so rare….yep looks like a porr repaint so not sure what’s hiding….thos 15″ wheels are killing the look….the factory 14″ it came with would look a little better…..my 2 cents….
I bet it eventually winds up with much bigger “modern” tires & wheels.
I’m a HUGE fan of Mustangs. I had a 1970 Mach 1, Grabber Blue, 351 Cleveland 4bbl, 4-speed. No power steering or brakes, no A/C. I purchased a 1997 GT 4.6 5-speed convertible brand new, kept it for 26 years and traded it for a 2023 5.0 GT hardtop 10-speed automatic. What a beast, and loaded with technology. Mustangs rule, Since 1964 more than 10 million Mustangs have been sold across seven generations.