Ford gave the Mustang its second styling update in 1969 and a greater shift to performance to help boost sales. However, the decline in demand that began in 1967 continued through 1973. Even with the new fastback Mach 1 as part of the sales portfolio accounting for about one of every four built. This 1970 Mach 1 has been taken apart, had all the rust taken care of, and put back together, but it needs a new set of eyes to make sure it was all done right. Located in Jacksonville, Florida, this unfinished project is available here on eBay with no reserve and a current bid of $20,100.
The 1970 Mustang was quite similar to the 1969 edition except that it went back to single headlights instead of four. Overall Mustang sales dropped by a third between the two years, while the Mach 1 saw an even bigger drop of 43%. Part of that could be attributed to muscle cars starting to fall out of favor (higher insurance premiums), but also because Ford’s focus was a little more on style now than guts. You could get a Mach 1 with a 351 cubic inch V8, like the 351 “Cleveland” here with 2-barrel carburetion.
According to the seller, this Mustang was disassembled to have rust and other body repairs made and then reattached, though not necessarily with precision. So, the buyer will have to double-check the prior work and adjust fit-and-finish as needed. The floors are new as are the quarter panels and some of the internal pieces. It’s also a well-equipped Ford with automatic transmission, a 9-inch rear end, the GT suspension, and power assist for the steering and front disc brakes.
The seller has tested the motor and says it’s in good running order with no strange noises or smoke. The interior appears to be in order except for the front seats which are GT-style and transplanted from a later vintage automobile. The listing party has been dealing in Ford muscle cars for more than 40 years and is beginning to thin the herd. So, it sounds like he/she knows what they are talking about, and could probably address any questions a prospective buyer may have.
$20,100 now with that interior?? Seller has another 70 listed.
351 c 2v is the smallest engine you could get in a 1970 Mach 1
+-a Cleveland 2v automatic isn’t desirable enough to drop 20 k , love the 69&70 but boy did they rust? Do a serious look in person before you buy anything like this.
Oof. You aren’t kidding. The fit and finish, the horrible welds. The pictures alone make me cringe. The last photo in the ad has a window sticker that says $19,500. Now look past that to the door fitment at the front fender and rear quarter. I’m no expert but something is twisted either in the body or the door. Drivers side rear quarter at the door below the window looks like it was patched, and badly.
Dana I agree that puppy is a serious rust bucket and the welds that were done are pathetic as well as the body work. Anyone that would lay down $20k+ is either desperate for a pony car or just ignorant. Having owned several from my first ’65 to my last ’85 this is a very good example of what NOT to buy…feel sorry for whoever gets it.
Buyer beware.
I’d definitely want an in person inspection before purchase. From the pics it looks like just about everything fixed with the sheet metal needs to be redone, correctly. Mess of an interior as well.
Not sure who would want to throw 20g’s + at this, looks like a loss leader at that price.
No 4bbl 351C w/shaker & Hurst 4sp. Pass.
This seller’s description is almost laughable at times. If these guys are Mustang experts, I wouldn’t trust them to change my oil. This car is a real hack job than will cost thousands to make back into a nice ride. Good luck to whoever buys this project.