Presented is a very nicely restored and well documented Numbers
Matching R CODE Mach 1 Mustang with the very desirable 428 Cobra
Jet 4V.
Finished in its correct Lime Metallic Paint with Medium Ivy Green
Clarion Interior, this R Code is documented by a Deluxe Marti
Report, Original Window Sticker, Original Build Sheet and a very
rare Original Quality Control Sheet.
A stunning example of a Legendary Muscle car boasting one of the
most desired engine combinations.
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About the Mach 1:
The Ford Mustang Mach 1 is a performance-oriented option package1
#fn1 of the Ford Mustang, originally introduced in August 1968 for
the 1969 model year. It was available until 1978, returned briefly
in 2003, 2004, and most recently 2021.
Ford first used the name "Mach 1" in its 1969 display of a concept
called the "Levacar Mach I" at the Ford Rotunda. This concept
vehicle used a cushion of air as propulsion on a circular dais.
The Ford Mustang was successfully introduced in April 1964 as a
sporty pony car to attract younger buyers into Ford products. After
a few years of development, Ford saw the need to create performance
Mustangs to compete with GM and their release of the Chevrolet
Camaro and Pontiac Firebird.
As the performance war continued, the Mustang's platform and engine
bay were progressively redesigned to accommodate larger engine
blocks. Late in the 1968 model year, Ford introduced the 428 cu in
(7.0 L) Cobra Jet FE engine in a small group of Mustang GTs and
into the 1968 Shelby GT500KR. This was a strong performer and
indicated the direction of the 1969 Mustang. However, "GT" was
deemed insufficient to describe performance, thus the Mach 1 model
name was introduced.
The 1969 Ford Mustang featured numerous performance-themes model
names and engines. Six factory performance Mustang models were
available (GT, Boss 302, Boss 429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, and
the Mach 1). Additionally, seven variations of V8s were available
in the 1969 to 1973 models; most of these also available in the new
Mach 1.
The Mach 1 package was only available in the "SportsRoof" fastback
body style, previously known as the 'fastback'; never on the
hardtop or convertible. Many resto-mod visual conversions have
since been performed by owners and enthusiasts, but are not Mach
1's by VIN code.
All first-generation Mach 1's are distinguished by the body style
code 63C on the door data plate.
The Mach 1 started with a V8-powered SportsRoof body and added
visual and performance-enhancing items such as matte black hood
treatment with hood pins, hood scoop (including optional Shaker
scoop), competition suspension, chrome pop-open gas cap, revised
wheels with Goodyear Polyglas tires, chrome exhaust tips, deluxe
interior, livery and dealer optional chin spoiler, rear deck
spoiler, and rear window louvers.
Standard equipment was a 351ci Windsor 2V engine with a 3-speed
manual transmission, and a 9-inch 28 spline open rear axle. A 351W
4V was optional as was a 390ci FE, and the 428ci Cobra Jet 4V with
or without Ram Air. A 4-speed manual or 3-speed FMX automatic
transmission was optional. A "traction lok" rear axle was optional,
and the 428 CJ/SCJ included a "traction lok" with a 3.91 or 4.30
ratio, 31 spline axle shafts, and a nodular case. In 1970, the 3.91
ratio was a "traction-lok", while the 4.30 ratio was a Detroit
Locker.
Mach 1s came with upgraded suspension to varying degrees dependent
upon powertrain choices. Big block cars had front shock tower
reinforcement, thicker sway bars (no rear bar for 1969), and
heavier springs and shocks. 428 CJ/SCJ 4 speed cars also came with
staggered rear shocks. Standard on Mach 1s was a fierce but
cosmetic hood scoop that had integrated turn-signal lights mounted
in the back. A more functional option was the signature "Shaker
hood", an air scoop mounted directly to the top of the engine, used
to collect fresh air and so named for its tendency to "shake" with
the V8 engine. The interior came complete with teak wood grain
details, full sound deadening material and high-back sport bucket
seats.
Ford kept the Mach 1 alive into 1970 and little changed other than
the visuals. The 1970 body included dual-beam headlights with the
previous inner headlights becoming sport lamps and recessed
taillights on a black honeycomb rear panel, side scoops behind both
doors removed, revised bucket seats, deep dish sports wheel covers,
as well as new side and rear badging and striping were the main
visual differences.
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and omissions may occur. Therefore, we are not able to guarantee
the accuracy of the information and we cannot accept liability for
loss or damage arising from misleading information or for any
reliance on which you may place on the information contained on
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