Vehicle Description
As the last of the muscle Mustangs, this 1973 Mach 1 has some
pretty big shoes to fill. Fortunately, it scores on every front,
from a cool color combination to a powerful 351C Cobra Jet V8
powerplant to options like factory A/C. Nice, right?
Code 6F on the trim tag means that the Gold Glow finish on this car
is how it left the factory. It was uncommon back in 1973 and very
rare today, but as we've seen, this particular hue is very much
back in the spotlight. With this car's great pedigree, they wisely
invested heavily in making the bodywork straight before that unique
paint went on. It's not perfect, but man does this pony look great
going down the road. Dig the sharp body line that lances through
the front fenders and doors, something that only looks good when
everything lines up just right. The Ram Air hood was given a
correct black stripe, along with matching Mach 1 stripes and
graphics along the lower edges of the body. 1973 Mustangs also
received color-matched front bumpers that give it a sleek look that
works well with the already popular rear wing and honeycomb rear
fascia. With a brilliant shine and a just-right 1970s vibe, this
slick pony was Ford's last bit of performance for a decade, but it
sure went out with a bang!
The Medium Ginger color shade inside sticks to the original script,
with high-back buckets, a center console, and a few wood accents
that remind us that the Mach 1 was designed as a grand tourer to
appeal to an upscale clientele. The seats, door panels, and carpets
are in great shape, the gauges are all-stock (including that
super-cool clock in the console), and the black-rimmed steering
wheel and Hurst T-handle shifter adds some aggressiveness to the
monochromatic interior. Factory A/C is a wonderful find in a muscle
Mustang like this (although it does need to be serviced),
suggesting that the original owner knew he was buying something
special, and the original AM radio was swapped in favor of a
Pioneer AM/FM/CD/iPod compatible head unit that rests in the center
of the dash. The "flatback" Mustangs have impressive storage space,
especially with a fold-down rear seat and a spacious trunk, which
has been nicely detailed with black paint.
Pop the Ram Air hood and you'll find this car's believed-original
Q-code 351C Cobra Jet V8, which in 1973 still had some teeth at 266
horsepower. The Cleveland V8 topped with a 4-barrel was the top
engine option in '73 and it has the kind of torque that reminds us
that nothing pulls like eight cylinders at work. Aside from the
dusty aftermarket air cleaner up top, the engine is fairly tidy,
featuring Ford Blue valve covers, an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor
and intake, and that big A/C compressor. Turn the key and it barks
to life through a reproduction dual exhaust system, and as long as
you're under there looking around, not how solid the floors are,
albeit not detailed for show. The 4-speed manual transmission is an
absolute blast and more than up to the task of channeling the 351's
torque and there's a 9-inch rear with 3.73 gears out back. 17-inch
Ridler wheels provide a more modern look and carry 235/15/17 Kelly
performance radials.
A solid car that has plenty of pop in the motor controlled by a
thrill-seeking 4-speed, this Mustang Mach 1 is an affordable
investment that makes a lot of sense. 1973 models were really "The
Last of the Mohicans", making this pony that much more special.
Call today!
