Vehicle Description
Gorgeous, rust free example fitted with 428ci big block, 4-speed
manual transmission, and 3.50 rear end!� Beautiful color of
Candyapple Red over Black interior!� Fitted with power steering and
power disc brakes!� Outstandingly solid example!� A new design was
in store for the Mustang for 1969, both inside and out. It grew in
overall size while maintaining the same wheelbase as the prior
year, but was now 1.5 inches lower to the ground. With 10 engine
options available, and several special performance packages to
choose from, Ford was not going to let many showroom buyers offer
excuses not to buy a Mustang! A new Mach I package replaced the GT
package as the premier performance option. This package
automatically added a flat black hood with lock-down pins,
reflective body side stripe, competition suspension, chrome wheels,
color-keyed outside sport mirrors, and pop-open gas cap! It
required the Sportsroof body design and nothing less than a 351ci
V8 under the hood of course! Buyers flocked to showrooms to have
one of their own! Offered here is a stellar 1969 Mustang Mach I
fitted with a 428ci-4V V8 mated to a 4-speed manual transmission
and 3.50:1 rear axle ratio. Options include front console, power
disc brakes, power steering, rim blow horn, fold-down rear seat
with trunk pass through, original 14" polished chrome wheels
wrapped in period-correct Goodyear Custom Wide Tread F70-14 white
letter belted tires, and upgraded Custom Auto Sound AM/FM/Cassette
radio in the stock location. This unbelievably solid example is
absolutely rust free and as tight a body as we have ever seen! It
began life in Pompano Beach when sold from Terry's Ford on March
20th, 1969. Original special ordered as a R-code Mach I 428 Super
Cobra Jet Ram Air equipped with the Drag Pack option, C6 automatic
transmission, and 4.30:1 Traction-Lok rear axle ratio, we believe
it spent the better part of its early life at the dragstrip! As
with many cars pushing their limits to beat the competition, this
car said goodbye to its factory-appointed drivetrain. It made its
way to Georgia in the 1980's spending many years in the Atlanta
area and later with collector Don Harper owning it from June 1989
before it was picked up by Creative Auto Restoration of Odessa, TX
in approximately 2003 where it would be completely restored to
factory standards with very professional results! Once completely
disassembled, media blasted, it was beautifully prepped & painted
in Candyapple Red, then reassembled with all new weather stripping,
window seals, completely fresh interior upholstery, padded carpet,
new console, fresh dash using original gauges, seat belts, and
window glass. The original drivetrain was replaced with a fully
rebuilt 1968 date-coded 428ci V8, 1969 Holley 730cfm carburetor,
1969 model year 4-speed transmission, and 1969 date-coded 3.50:1
rear axle assembly. With remarkable attention to detail and a
completed build in 2005, it stayed in Odessa, TX with new owner
Murry Erickson also from Odessa, TX. With only modest use and
southern, garaged lifestyle, it continues to show very well today!
Anyone is welcome to their own inspection, but we were marveling at
the solid structure of the entire body, floors, and chassis once
underneath this Mustang. It�makes for a super confident investment
and perfect weekend driver to truly enjoy. Just prior to its
arrival to the St. Louis Car Museum, it received a fully rebuilt
front end & alignment, complete brake inspection, new front
calipers, brake master cylinder with new booster, & rear drum
adjustment, new front wheel bearings, new billet flywheel, brand
new clutch, pressure plate, pilot bearing, & throw-out bearing, and
shifter linkage. The carburetor was fully rebuilt with complete
ignition system tune up to include new spark plugs, points, and
timing adjustment. All new drive belts and fresh fluids from the
engine to the rear axle were changed. It starts and runs fantastic,
goes through the gears ultra-smooth, with confident brakes & road
manners! The under hood presentation is very attractive with all
the proper stickers and details in place. Please feel welcome to
schedule a chance to view this investment worthy Mustang in person,
or call with questions and offers.
