Vehicle Description
Invest in the ever-fluid stock market if you like, but I'd much
rather park some money in this absolutely dialed-in, real-deal 1970
Mustang Mach 1. In terms of appreciation, this highly desirable
fastback offers an awesome black-on-black color combination, great
options, and a built 351 Windsor V8 that's ready to kick butt and
take names. And just try having this much fun with your boring
stock portfolio.
There aren't many more intimidating cars from the muscle car era
than the Mustang Mach 1, particularly in Raven Black. Featuring
deep basecoat/clearcoat paint on very straight panels, this
sportsroof looks truly spectacular following a thorough restoration
that is ready to start turning heads at the local car shows and
cruise-ins. Fit and finish are extremely nice, which is exactly
what you need if you plan on painting your classic black, and the
final product is impressive. The vivid black paint is miles deep,
better than anything coming out of Dearborn in 1970, and with the
matte black stripes in the rear, blacked-out trim all around the
car, and the Mach 1 specific rocker molding, it takes on an
especially brutal look. The slick spoilers front and rear,
blacked-out hood pins, and aggressive hood scoop are perfect
complements to the sinister design of the '70 Mach, giving it a
stealth fighter look that's insanely appealing. Chrome bumpers fore
and aft, the blacked-out honeycomb-style insert on the tail, and
cool oval exhaust tips give it a little extra eye candy, and all of
it is expertly restored to a high standard that really puts it over
the top. In case you haven't already noticed, this is a very
impressive muscle car.
The black Mach 1 interior is all business, but what a business to
be in! Fresh seat covers, plush carpets, correct door panels, and a
whole bunch of other new stuff means it's comfortable, accurate,
and ready to show or go. Woodgrained on the dash panels, door
panels, and console warm things up a bit, but given the relative
lack of options inside and butch color combination, you know this
car was built for combat, not only comfort. There's an AM/FM radio
in the center of the dash, a full set of white-face gauges that are
augmented by a trio of aftermarket units underneath (right below
that awesome factory clock inside the right side of the dash), and
other than the console and shiny shifter, this one is all-business.
A fold-down rear seat adds practicality, especially useful for the
guys who raced on Sunday and drove their Mustangs to work on
Monday, and the surprisingly spacious trunk is neatly finished with
gray, durable carpets.
Ford makes it tough to determine matching numbers (it's nearly
impossible in most of their vehicles, as Ford didn't usually stamp
VINs on their blocks like Chevy did), but the well-built, strong
running 351 cubic inch Windsor V8 under the hood could very well be
car's original powerplant. During the restoration, the block was
bored .030 over, and was augmented with a Crane Cams camshaft,
along with upgraded lifters, valve springs, and roller rockers.
With a beautifully detailed engine bay, the block wears its shiny
valve covers with pride, along with the big air cleaner and other
polished components. Other show-off performance parts include the
aluminum intake, Holley 650CFM 4-barrel carburetor, an aluminum
radiator, and the MSD ignition system and red plug wires.
Underneath, you can tell they spent extra time getting the chassis
and floor pans right, with detailed suspension components, power
4-wheel disc brakes, power steering, and a rebuilt FMX 3-speed
automatic transmission. The 9-inch rear end is framed by a newer
dual exhaust system with snarling Flowmaster mufflers and has been
correctly detailed with a satin black housing. A newer gas tank,
shocks, and other freshly painted components only add to the
high-point detailed look. Flashy chrome Ridler wheels wear
staggered 245/40/18 front and 275/40/18 performance radials for a
slightly more aggressive look.
Beautifully restored and ready for the road, this high-quality Mach
1 delivers on the promises that its glossy black finish makes. And
yes, it's as nice in person as it is in our pictures. Call
today!