Vehicle Description
Mustang fans, you're in luck. This 1970 Mach 1 is a bargain
compared to its big block siblings, so if you're looking for a
genuine Mach 1 you can drive anywhere, here it is! With a brawny
351 under the hood, a high-visibility performance look, and an
easy-to-drive demeanor, it's the Mustang for guys who love to hit
the road.
Few will argue that the 1970 Mustang isn't one of the best-looking
designs of the muscle car era, particularly in fastback form. But
before we talk about performance and engines and all that, take a
look at the special Mach 1 gear this one wears, including the
low-profile hood scoop, chin spoiler, rear wing, and Mach 1 rocker
panel callouts. None of those parts make the car go any faster, but
they sure look like they do! The bright red paint is a little
brighter than the original Medium Red, but thanks to a bare-metal
repaint a few years ago, it's in excellent condition. It shows only
very light signs of use, but nobody's going to complain when they
hear the rumble of the V8 or the black strip running down the
center of the hood. We're not sure what color it was originally,
but if you're going to drive a Hi-Po Mustang, you may as well show
off a bit, right?
Few interiors look better than the basic black this Mach 1 sports
today. High-back buckets wear Ford's patented "comfort-weave"
upholstery which is just that: a woven vinyl that's surprisingly
comfortable and helps keep you cool. Matching door panels and black
carpets keep it uniformly dressed, although they might be starting
to show their age. Ford's twin-cockpit design puts a quartet of
gauges ahead of the driver and it sports desirable options like
power steering and brakes, a woodgrained steering wheel, and a
center console. Gauges are original and operational, although the
gauge faces are a little cloudy and while the original AM radio is
still in the dash, it's not working and is due for an upgrade. It
shows well overall, further proof that the comfort-weave upholstery
wears like iron and that someone took exceptionally good care of
this car. The trunk is finished with what appears to be the
original mat and with the fold-down rear seat, there's a surprising
amount of room in this fastback.
The engine is a correct H-code 351 cubic inch V8, the standard
engine on the Mach 1. It's been recently rebuilt and upgraded with
a Holley aluminum intake and 4-barrel carburetor under the stock
air cleaner, but for the most part it looks pretty stock. The big
Ford Blue air cleaner dominates the engine bay, but there are
plenty of signs of proper maintenance, including fresh belts and
hoses. It starts easily and makes great torque, a muscle car
trademark and the rebuilt FMX 3-speed automatic transmission makes
for relaxed cruising under any conditions. In back there's a 9-inch
rear full of 3.00 gears which make high-speed blasts completely
effortless. The undercarriage shows off a recent Flowmaster exhaust
system, rebuilt power front disc brakes, front suspension, and
power steering system, so it's totally ready to cruise. Magnum 500s
are the ultimate Mustang wheel, and they wear 215/70/14
white-letter radials that fill the fenders quite well.
Few Mustangs attract more attention than a bright 1970 fastback,
and now you can own this one for a fraction of the price of its
big-block siblings. Call today!