Vehicle Description
The 1971 Mustang was totally redesigned, but retained its wide
variety of potent V8 engines, including the F-code 302 cubic inch
V8 found in this gorgeous Mach 1. With an awesome color combination
and incredible workmanship, this is a very desirable fastback
Mustang for not a lot of cash.
The bright yellow paint is maybe a little brighter than the
original code E Medium Yellow Gold, but it sure looks fantastic on
the new-for-71 fastback shape. Finished in modern two-stage
urethane, it's incredibly brilliant and has been laid down over
nicely prepped bodywork. Workmanship is excellent with some of the
best gaps we've ever seen on an early Mustang. Even those massive
rear quarters are laser straight with a crisp fender line that
stretches to the rear of the car. These cars are notorious for
having heavy doors that are difficult to close, but these fit well
and latch with a gentle push instead of a violent slam, a tribute
to the workmanship found throughout. We actually like seeing the
plain hood, which works especially well with the urethane front
bumper, and it carries the requisite Mach 1 decals on the fenders,
along with front and rear spoilers that give it an aggressive look.
Love it or hate it, this "flatback" Mustang demands your
attention.
The beautiful deluxe ginger bucket seat interior offers a great
combination of originality and freshly restored components that
blend seamlessly to make a great driver's compartment. The buckets
were a fresh design in '71, and offer somewhat more aggressive
looks than earlier models. Clean door panels, carpets, and a
correctly-finished fold-down rear seat make this interior a great
place to do business, and the excellent condition of all the
components suggests a car that has always been prized by its
owners. All the gauges are fully functional and the cluster
includes a factory tachometer with auxiliary dials in the center
stack. A T-handle shifter manages the C4 3-speed automatic
transmission, and the original AM/FM radio is still in the dash,
although it's probably due for an upgrade. The trunk is quite
clean, although the opening is pretty slim given the design of the
new fastback and all it needs is a new mat to look factory
fresh.
Known for its strong low-RPM torque, the 302 cubic inch V8 is
topped by a 2-barrel carburetor underneath the original air
cleaner, making a fairly robust 210 horsepower and all the right
sounds. Ford Blue paint on the block gives it a factory-correct
look, along with matching valve covers and clean flat black on the
fenders and firewall that acts like a background. Underneath, it's
extremely clean and highly original, with dry, clean floors, the
aforementioned automatic transmission, and a 9-inch rear hanging on
the original leaf springs. The exhaust system is a correct
reproduction, the shocks appear new, and power disc brakes keep it
under control. Handsome Magnum 500 wheels give it a performance
look, but they certainly work with the Mach 1's overall demeanor,
especially with those fat 225/70/14 white letter radials.
Big block cars get all the glory, but the small block cars are
almost as fast and handle better in every way. This gorgeous Mach 1
is a solid, clean, well-sorted car that doesn't need more cubic
inches to be a lot of fun on the street. Call today!
