As the Ford Mustang kept getting bigger and bigger in the 1960s and 1970s, its sales numbers got smaller and smaller. From a peak of 607,000 copies in 1966, the Mustang could only muster 135,000 units in 1973. So… more»
Mach 1
Jul 26, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
390/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project
Peeking out of this garage is a promising project candidate. This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 appears to be a solid classic that would suit an owner wishing to be hands-on with their build. Its only visible rust issue seems… more»
Jul 18, 2023 • For Sale • 35 Comments
428 Cobra Jet/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969, and buyers could choose from various engines to power their new toy. Those wanting a classic with a touch of Tabasco could select the 428 Cobra Jet V8, and when coupled… more»
Jul 15, 2023 • For Sale • 10 Comments
Parked for 43 Year: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
I struggle to imagine owning a desirable classic like this 1970 Mustang Mach 1 and leaving it moldering in a barn for decades. That has been the fate of this car, and time has not been kind to this… more»
Jul 10, 2023 • For Sale • 30 Comments
Rare 428CJ V8! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang portfolio in 1969 as Ford was looking to breathe new life into the sales of the popular pony car. After peaking in 1966, every year’s sales thereafter saw less demand than… more»
Jul 3, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
No Expense Spared: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The First Generation Mustang didn’t just rewrite the record book but became the benchmark against which many new models have been measured. The secret of its success was that Ford offered a variant to suit virtually every taste and… more»
Jun 27, 2023 • For Sale • 21 Comments
No Reserve: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
This is the car that sounded the death knell for the First Generation Mustang GT. Well, not this car specifically, but the Mustang derivative wearing these badges. It is a 1969 Mach 1, and its overwhelming success robbed the… more»
Jun 26, 2023 • For Sale • 29 Comments
460-Powered 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Ford created the Mach 1 in 1969 to generate more interest in the Mustang which had been declining in sales. It was largely an appearance option that could be combined with some muscle under the hood if the buyer… more»
Jun 24, 2023 • For Sale • 22 Comments
Original Paint: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
First Generation Mustangs that land on our desks at Barn Finds often fall into two categories. Some need significant restoration work, while others have received that level of attention. This 1970 Mach 1 is an exception because it is… more»
Jun 22, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Highly Optioned Driver: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The buying public knew that the First Generation Mustang had reached the end of its production life by 1973 and that a new, smaller model was waiting in the wings for 1974. Overall sales had dropped consistently since the… more»
Jun 10, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Restore or Preserve? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Many enthusiasts will argue that any classic is only original once and that preservation is preferable to restoration if the vehicle isn’t in danger of dissolving at the hands of rust issues. That brings us to this 1969 Mustang… more»
May 30, 2023 • For Sale • 11 Comments
428 V8 Upgrade: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Ford Mustang got its second styling update in 1969 and it was more extensive than the one in 1967. Mach 1 was a new performance-oriented model and fastback production (that’s the only way the Mach 1 came) would… more»
May 6, 2023 • For Sale • 20 Comments
Original 428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Although the First Generation Mustang is considered the genesis of the pony car segment, specific versions blurred the line between a pony car and a genuine muscle car. This 1969 Mach 1 is a perfect example, with its engine… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 8 Comments
428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Hiding in this shed is a 1969 Mustang Mach 1 with potential. It requires a total restoration, but the original owner’s decision to order it with the beautiful 428 Cobra Jet V8 makes the effort worthwhile. There is rust… more»
Apr 25, 2023 • For Sale • 16 Comments
Real or Clone? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
Vintage Mustangs may be the collector car hobby’s most cloned and copied cars. A base car can be altered to look like a Shelby, Hertz, or in this case, a Mach 1. This car may be the real deal,… more»
Apr 21, 2023 • For Sale • 18 Comments
Spotless Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
It is a debate that will undoubtedly span the ages. Which is the better ownership prospect, an original survivor or a spotless driver-grade classic? That is the one posed by this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. There is no questioning… more»
