Mach 1

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»

351/4-Speed: 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It can be easy to underestimate the importance of documentation, but it can unlock some crucial information about a classic car. Take this 1972 Mustang Mach 1 as a prime example. Only the included documentation reveals the significant cosmetic… more»

Big Horse Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Mustangs, Camaros, Suburbans, and many other cars were produced in “generations”, with the shift from one to the next demarcated by styling, engine size, platform, rebadging, or any combination of these. The Mustang was introduced midway through 1964 as… more»

No Reserve Driver: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

When a classic car owner embarks on a project build, there are two approaches they could take. A faithful restoration would recapture the car’s youth, while custom touches could make the vehicle seem timeless. The faithful path also means… more»

No Reserve Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

I admire the honesty of some people, including the person selling this 1969 Mustang Mach 1. Although they state it is essentially solid, when it comes to the subject of its needs, they use the word “everything.” The supplied… more»

$55,000 Invested! 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It has been said that for an enthusiast to make a small fortune out of a classic car, they sometimes need to start with a large fortune. Restoration budgets have a nasty habit of blowing out, leaving the owner… more»

351/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

It seemed to be something of a trend for Ford. When it unveiled the Mustang to a breathless world, buyers made a beeline to their local dealership to park one in their driveway. It was a similar story in… more»

351/4-Speed: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Although the 1970 model year only brought minor cosmetic updates to the exterior of the First Generation Mustang, significant changes occurred below the surface. Ford introduced the 351ci “Cleveland” V8 to the range, with the engine eventually achieving legendary… more»

428 Super Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Drag Pack

Ford created plenty of desirable First Generation Mustangs, and the right car will command an eye-watering price. Near the top of the pecking order is this immaculate 1969 Mach 1. The original owner ordered it with the 428 Super… more»

Numbers-Matching R-Code! 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428 Cobra Jet

To find a genuine R-Code Mustang is a delight in itself, but when the car has never been apart plus still has the original engine under the hood you know there’s something really special going on there!  That’s the… more»

390-Equipped: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The seller purchased this 1969 Mustang Mach 1 twelve years ago with grand plans for restoration. Various circumstances mean it stalled before it could start, and they’ve taken the wise decision that it should go to a new home… more»

Original Drag Pack: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 428-SCJ

If you walk into a coffee shop today, you are usually confronted by a mystifying array of beverage choices designed to slake your thirst. The same was true if you walked into a Ford dealership in 1969 looking for… more»

Stalled Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Upon first glance, this 1970 Mach 1 looks a lot like quite a few of the other Ford Mustang projects we seem to run across on a regular basis here at Barn Finds, but a closer viewing shows a… more»

Forest Find: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Somewhat like myself, the First Generation Mustang grew bigger and heavier with each passing year. Unlike me, buyers could still order a 1973 Mustang Mach 1 with an engine that made the car fleet of foot. That is the… more»

Cobra Jet Project: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Looking to attract more performance-oriented buyers to the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 model in 1969. Available only in the fastback (aka SportsRoof) body style, nearly 25% of all Mustangs built in its first year were the Mach… more»

Torn Out Of The Barn: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford introduced a new, hot version of its popular Mustang in 1969, the Mach 1. In its first year, it was one out of every four pony cars the Ford division built. The company suits continued the strategy into… more»

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