Vehicle Description
To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION at RM Sothebys' Auburn Fall event, 30
August - 2 September 2018.
Estimate:
$64,000 - $68,000
A true time-capsule exampleWholly original and numbers matchingJust
three owners and 23,029 miles from new
Ford first introduced the Mustang Mach 1 in 1969 as the replacement
for the "GT" designation which signified higher performance
offerings since the model's introduction in 1965. The Mach 1 was
Ford's mainstream performance car and it solidified the company's
position as the preeminent manufacturer of American muscle cars.
Ford effectively packed the Mach 1 with the perfect combination of
power, looks, and personality, making it equally as desirable today
as it was when it was first introduced.
The Mach 1 offered here is an exceptional example with only 23,029
miles on the odometer. Surely one of the lowest original mileage
Mach 1s available. It is, with the exception of the proper
replacement of maintenance parts and the addition of an FM radio,
exactly as it left the factory nearly 50 years ago. It is still
equipped with its original engine, the optional uprated 351 Windsor
engine which puts out nearly 300 horsepower. Of note is that the
car's identification number is also stamped on the engine block, a
rarely seen factory touch. The rest of the driveline, including the
automatic transmission and rear axle, also remains original.
The car still wears its factory original paint and black vinyl
interior, both of which remain in exceptional condition. Of special
interest to Mustang aficionados is the presence of the original ink
stripe around the iconic flat black hood. It is said that this
stripe is impossible to accurately replicate today without having
access to an original factory striping wheel and the ink-like
material with which it was originally done.
Always properly stored and frequently enjoyed by the consignor,
this Mustang Mach 1 is a truly special and highly important
example. It is without question the benchmark, the target for Mach
1 restorations should aim. For those in the know, it is clear that
this impressively preserved time capsule will be the centerpiece in
the finest of Mustang collections. Included with the sale is the
Marti Report, a selection of historic documents which support the
original mileage, an original owner's manual, and jack.To view this
car and others currently consigned to this auction, please visit
the RM website at rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/AF18.
