Vehicle Description
Mustangs don't get much better than this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
fastback. Aside from maybe a Boss or perhaps a Shelby, a Mach 1 is
at the top of every collector's wish list. This one packs an M-code
351 Cleveland motor, a manual gearbox, a very unusual color
combination, and a ton of documentation. It's already won a lot of
awards, so maybe it's time to put this A-list pony in your
garage.
Repainted recently, this very unusual Light Ivy Yellow Mach 1
fastback looks like a million bucks. Well, maybe not a million, but
these have been inching up in value pretty much every year,
indicating that there are more than a few collectors out there who
appreciate their good looks and brilliant performance. The finish
is rendered in modern urethane, which gives the stunning light
green hue a depth that the original finish just couldn't match, and
the satin black stripes with '351' callouts on the hood seem to
hover above the surface. The panel work is quite good, and since it
has already been driven you know you won't hurt it, which is a good
thing since you'll probably want to drive it every chance you get.
The ribbed moldings along the rockers are crisp, and the rear
window louvers and spoilers are the same satin black as the
stripes, all of which give this Mach 1 a very predatory look, and
yes, that's a hood tach which is one of the coolest accessories of
all time.
Inside you'll find-what else?-Ford's Comfort-Weave black bucket
seats, and they fit the Mach 1 like a tailored suit. All the soft
parts, including the seats, door panels, dash pad, and headliner
have been restored, and new carpets finish the floors. The
instruments show quite well and the woodgrained inserts on the
dash, door panels, and center console are in good condition, giving
this sporty Mustang a contrasting luxury feel inside. The original
AM radio has been replaced by a modern AM/FM/cassette unit that
still looks quite authentic, a nice touch that suggests that the
restorers believed in originality. The gauges all work although the
rim-blow steering wheel does not, which is common on these cars.
There's also a wood shift knob for the 3-speed manual gearbox, and
you'll be pleased by how easily it falls to hand and how naturally
quick shifts happen.
Travelling is exactly what you'll want to do once you hear that
351C under the hood bark to life. In the world of Fords, there are
two versions of the 351 cubic inch small block, and the
high-revving Cleveland is the one to own for performance. Restored
to stock specs, the Ford Blue powerplant still wears its original
air cleaner and stock valve covers, along with a 4-barrel carb.
Other details are correct as well, including the hose clamps,
decals, and the Ford Blue engine enamel. The aforementioned 3-speed
powers the original 9-inch rear, which carries comfortable gears
inside, making this a fine highway cruiser when you're not running
hard. A fresh exhaust system with Flowmaster mufflers sounds
spectacular and it rides on a new set of wheels and tires.
Documentation includes a Marti report, factory build sheet, owner's
manual and restoration photos, so you can buy this one with
confidence. You simply won't find a nicer Mach 1 for less money
anywhere. Call today!