Call 440-914-0000 or email
[email protected] 1970 Ford
Mustang Mach 1 Decoding the VIN, you'll find this is a Dearborn,
MI-built, Mach 1 Sportsroof which was originally equipped with a
351 2bbl engine. Sadly, that configuration is all show and no go,
which is certainly not the case now. It is nice to start with a
true performance model, though, as all of the trim is in place. The
body was rust free, requiring only the usual straightening from
door dings and the like that are typical of a 40 year old car.
Acapulco Blue, tinted slightly darker than stock, was chosen for
the body. That's not usually a manly color for a Mustang, but the
deeper tint, grayed-out trim, bright wheels and great stance set
the tone for the rumble to follow. The bodywork is very straight,
the paint has huge shine, and the details are done right. We've
installed new side marker light and reverse light bezels to go with
the rechromed bumpers, while the grille is an excellent original.
American Racing Hopster wheels, 17 inches all around, add some
shine to the side profile. The doors, hood and trunk close as they
should. A Boss 429 hood scoop is up front for clearance while the
rear spoiler and high-quality Tony Branda rear louvers complete the
package. Inside, few parts deviate from stock, but those that do
make life a lot easier. There's a very cool JME gauge cluster
stuffed with Auto Meter gauges in front of the LeCarra wheel/Ididit
tilt column combination. In front of the B&M shifter on the
console, there are another pair of redundant, mechanical gauges for
water temp and oil pressure. The seats, door panels and dash are
all new, as are the sill plates and more. The controls for the
Vintage Air A/C system are under the stock AM radio. Star #2 of the
build is the Martz chassis. These guys are accustomed to building
NASCAR-spec pieces, and it shows in the details. Custom, tubular
front upper and lower control arms replace the stockers. Coilover
shocks are at all four corners, and splined sway bars with billet
pivots are at each end. Wilwood brakes are all around for stopping
while power rack-and-pinion steering points the car. A 9 Ford rear
end puts the power to the ground with the help of 3.50 gears and a
Detroit Locker. The axle's hung by a custom four link with a
Panhard rod, and its ability to twist the car in half is negated by
custom, welded subframe connectors. The exhaust system is custom,
featuring ovalized tubing and Borla mufflers. New lines, hoses and
a fuel tank round out the mechanical package. Aesthetically, you
can see driving placed ahead of show quality on the priority list.
It's as clean as a whistle, with the suspension in gloss black
powdercoat and the entire underside in a coating of rubberized
bedliner to keep noise and stone chips at bay. It also means it
requires nothing more than a quick wipe-down with soap and water to
return it to the way you see it here! At the Motor Car Group, we're
enthusiasts first. We want you to enjoy your new car from the
minute it's delivered and the trailer door drops. Before a car
leaves our shop, it's gone through comprehensively, both visually
and mechanically. We do more than just kick the tires, though: We
fill your tires with nitrogen, road test (if the weather permits us
here in Cleveland!) and clean it inside and out. We buff the paint
using a three-step process immediately before it's taken away so
that it gleams when it arrives. Every car we sell, from Sunday
drivers through the rarest exotics, is meant to be driven--get out
there! If you have any questions before, during or after the sale,
do not hesitate to contact us. It's what we're here for! Call us at
(440) 914-0000, write us at
[email protected] or stop by and
see the new shop at 6441 Davis Industrial Parkway, Solon OH 44139.
We're 26 miles from Cleveland Hopkins Airport and we can pick you
up when you come to inspect or purchase your car. We welcome any
prospective buyers, their buyer's agents or inspectors from Monday
through Friday during business hours, as well as evenings and
weekends by appointment. We're car people who love what we do, and
you'll feel it from the first time you contact us. Give the R&H
crew the opportunity to serve you: Our passion and attention to
detail set us apart! Call 440-914-0000 or email
[email protected]
