Vehicle Description
1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1
In October of 1947, test pilot Chuck Yeager accomplished something
widely thought to be impossible due to an aircraft not being able
to withstand the shock when it happens. He proved them wrong by
breaking the sound barrier (Mach 1) on October 14, 1947. At the
altitude he was, he had to be going over 662 MPH.
Fast forward to 1971 and we give you, from a consignment, and
benefitting from a partial restoration on a solid body in 2017, a
frame up restored body, and a Cleveland engine, Mach 1. A little
overbore on the engine (.030 over), rebuilt transmission, and
drivetrain and donning its original black color in a respray and we
are soon to create our own sonic boom.
Exterior
Draped in its menacing Raven Black respray with clear coat then add
in some silver graphics on the NACA ram air hood and some side
striping and we are looking fast. Also, we can add some more silver
in badges which are stick on, and a rocker stripe. A few frowns are
found in the form of some front bumper damage on drivers' side, and
areas of paint chipping and cracking on the door. A rakish rear
deck angles its way downward gracefully all the way back to the
rear spoiler. Underneath the spoiler we see the triple brake lights
bordered by another stripe above and a clean bumper below. 15 x 7
Magnum 500 chrome wheels are on all four corners. The 1971 front
grille is the most menacing of all the Mustangs and has been
emulated even in newer versions of this moniker. Lastly, worth
noting this year we lost the hockey stick cove on the side panels
and doors.
Interior
Turning our attention to the interior, correct high back black
knitted vinyl buckets with gray accenting stitched in are in front,
and a 2+2 fold down seat in the rear. The original dash, in a new
color, with its deep round dual gauges also has a now added
tachometer strapped to the steering column. In the dash center
there is another trio of gauges, an aftermarket AM/FM/CD player,
temp control levers, and a clock. In the center console we note a T
handled Hurst shifter and a deep storage compartment that doubles
as an arm rest for the front passengers. Carpeting is black and
clean, and above we see a black headliner that is sagging.
Drivetrain
A Cleveland 351ci 4V V8 bored .030 over and was balanced. Consigner
states it now produces 330 plus HP. This beautiful mill also has a
high flow intake courtesy of Offenhauser and a Holley 4-barrel
carburetor on top. Strapped to the back is a 4-speed manual
Toploader tranny. On the rear is a rebuilt Ford 9-inch pumpkin and
3.55 gears, and Moser street comp. axles. Sadly, this car is
missing the NACA hood duct assembly, so it is not benefitting from
the ram air.
Undercarriage
All cleaned up and spit shined during the restoration, we now see a
rust-free environment. Floor pans are nice, and rockers have no
rust. Dual Flowmaster exhausts make their way rearward from the
headers attached to the Cleveland. Front disc brakes and rear drums
are on.
Drive-Ability
This rocket fired right up, and we have liftoff! Plenty of power,
and nice handling, and a comfortable interior to boot. It shifted
smoothly, and all interior functions were a go.
Nicely restored and save for a few dents and cracks in the
exterior, and the missing NACA hood duct assembly, we have a nice
example of the snarly Mach 1! All you need to do now is "pony" up
the dough and you can drive it right out of here...BOOM!
VIN Decode
1F05F210638
1-1971
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
05-Mach 1
F-302ci V8 2bbl
210638-Sequential Unit Number
Warranty Tag
BODY 63R-Mach 1 Buckets
COLOR A-Raven Black
TRIM 5F-Medium Ginger Knitted Vinyl
AXLE 6-3.00 Conventional
TRANS 1-3 Speed Manual
DSO 48-Detroit
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 500 vehicles for sale
with showroom space for up to 1,000 vehicles. Also, a 400 vehicle
barn find collection is on display.
This vehicle is located in our showroom in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, conveniently located just 1-hour west of Philadelphia
on the I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. The website is
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