Vehicle Description
Is this the best-looking Mustang of all time? Hard to argue against
the 1970 Sportsroof, particularly when it's dressed in Calypso
Coral like this Mach 1. Powered by a 408 inch stroker motor and
sitting on a lowered suspension, it would be easy to dismiss this
as just another resto-mod, but under the skin, it's actually quite
authentic, combining the very best of yesterday and today.
Long, lean, and mean, this Mach 1 definitely has the right look.
The paint and bodywork are really nicely done, with good panel
alignment and single-stage Calypso Coral (which is Ford for bright
orange) that looks like a million bucks. You can see how deep the
reflections are in the sides of this car, suggesting a lot of time
invested in getting the base metal into shape before any paint went
on. It wears a few upgrades like the chin spoiler, rear window
slats, deck lid spoiler, and even a Shaker hood scoop, all of which
should be warning signals to the unwary fool who rolls up next to
this car at a red light. Correct satin black Mach 1 stripes and
call outs were installed once the paint was dry, and the correct
Mach 1 rocker panel moldings help emphasize the car's long, lean
look. Bright chrome bumpers and stainless window surrounds look
right at home on this vintage pony and it all polishes up
beautifully.
The black interior sticks with the stock setup for maximum appeal.
The red inserts on the Comfort Weave buckets is a Mach 1 feature
that helps break up all that black, as does the woodgrained
steering wheel and matching center console. Aimed at a performance
buyer who wanted a little luxury, there's more faux timer on the
instrument panel and the door panels, all of which is in good
condition. Factory gauges are recessed into deep round pods with a
set of aftermarket dials neatly installed down on the console. This
car came equipped from the factory with air conditioning, which now
uses modern hardware and R134a refrigerant for maximum efficiency,
making this a car that you can drive anywhere, anytime. A Hurst
T-handle shifter manages a 5-speed manual gearbox, another
thoughtful upgrade that pays big dividends in drivability. The back
seat looks almost new and the trunk is fully outfitted with a
reproduction mat and matching spare tire cover.
A 351 cubic inch V8 was the Mach 1's original engine, with the one
in this car bored and stroked to a very substantial 408 cubic
inches. Big block power in a small block package makes for
ferocious performance, and when it's dressed like this one, most
folks won't even know what hit 'em. Ford Blue on the air cleaner
and engine keeps with the factory look, and aside from the newer
A/C compressor, aftermarket ignition coil, and aluminum radiator,
this car isn't' too far from the show field, either. It starts and
runs beautifully, with a cackling exhaust note that comes courtesy
of long-tube ceramic-coated headers, an X-pipe, and aggressive
mufflers that sound brilliant. The 5-speed manual transmission
offers a deep overdrive gear, so having 3.50 gears in the 9-inch
rear means it's a fantastic driver in all situations. The chassis
is finished much like it would have been originally, with red oxide
primer on the floors, beefy sway bars, and power steering. The
lowered stance looks awesome and allows the polished Torque Thrust
wheels and staggered Nitto radials to really fill the fenders.
The very best cars show off their quality at a glance, and this
incredible Mach 1 delivers not only beauty, but performance to
match. Call today!
