Vehicle Description
1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
There is perhaps no car more iconic representative of the end of
the muscle car era than the 1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1 fastback.
Begun in 1969 as a means of enabling the Mustang to compete with
GM's Camaros and Firebirds, the Mach 1 evolved as a powerful car
and a powerful statement over the course of its abbreviated
five-year run.
For consignment, a 1972 Mustang Mach 1 which is currently at the
fringe of the market that will be destined to become a collector
car classic just like all the other earlier versions that came
before it. The consignor has not owned the car for very long,
although states many newer parts have been put in such as an
alternator, front end suspension, carburetor, and the radiator. The
front quarters have been repaired but most likely should be
replaced. The hood is blurting out Ram Air however this car's mill
cannot accept that. I'll describe this car as an on the edge
destined to be a collector car classic that could use a little TLC
and then it will hit the big time. It's on its way of making
it...BIG TIME!
Exterior
Bright Blue Metallic, just like the skies that test pilot Yeager
blasted across in his Glamorous Glennis Bell X-1, and looking fast.
With the addition of some satin black surrounding the dual front
hood scoops, chin spoiler and triple threat stripe which begins in
the lower front quarter, rises to just above the front wheel well,
then races rearward at the midline to the back of the car. The 1972
front grille is the most menacing of all the Mustangs, and has been
emulated even in newer versions of this moniker. A black rocker
painted area is on the bottoms and is bordered on top of it by a
chromed thin trimming. Mach 1 large badging is also in the black on
the front quarters. The true definition of a "pony" car, with its
miles long hood area, and small gracefully descending rakish rear
deck. The hood has Ram Air badging on it however this car is not
equipped with this option. On the back we see a black rear spoiler,
and underneath the spoiler we see the triple brake lights bordered
by another thinner triple black stripe above and a clean bumper
below. 15-inch Magnum 500 racy wheels in polished chrome are
wrapped by Stinger Radial GT raised white lettered tires on all 4
corners. The body has a few scratches and previous repairs where
bondo was slathered on, some discoloration near the rockers, and
the front bumper is in need of replacement as it is scratched
heavily and deeply.
Interior
Turning our attention to the interior, correct high back black
knitted vinyl buckets sporting some horizontal wide tuck and roll
inserts are upfront, and a 2+2 fold down seat in the rear. On the
hump is the T styled automatic shift lever in a sea of black
carpeting on which this interior floats. As we move our eye to the
angled dash we stumble upon temp sliders and a Kenwood
AM/FM/Cassette aftermarket radio. Moving upward is a horizontal
badge and air vents just under the bump up on the dash pad. In
front of the driver the instrumentation in the drivers center eye
view, also uses the rake and are deeply inset into the dash with
their black faces and white letters. The dash needs a new pad on
top, and in front of the passenger the front dash panel shows some
damage to the paint. The door panels have rectangular panels molded
into the vinyl which sport central faux buttons connecting the
panels. All vinyl on these doors is a bit wavy. Above is a tight
black headliner.
Drivetrain
In an unrestored engine bay we see a 351ci Cleveland mill which we
are unsure as to whether its numbers matching, but it is a correct
engine. It has a single 4-barrel carburetor under the hood with a
chromed air cleaner covering, although it is not RAM AIR. On the
back is an FMX 3 speed automatic transmission, and wayin the back
is a Ford 9-inch rear axle.
Undercarriage
Some surface rust and evidence of previous repairs to the floor
pans due to more slathering of bondo, dual cherry bomb exhaust,
independent front, and coil springs on back for the suspension
which is non rusted. Power disc brakes are on front, and power
drums on the rear. A few dents and scratches are on the underside
of the fuel tank.
Drive-Ability
This X-1 emulator fired right up and off to the test track I went.
Plenty of power, and nice handling, and a comfortable interior to
boot. It shifted smoothly, and all interior functions were a go. An
overall good driver.
Our consignor was a bit rough on the description of this car to me.
It is in good condition and does need some TLC, but it is well
within reach of attainability/overall value ratio, so you will not
end up dumping tons of cash into the hole that you will never climb
out. Quite the contrary, based on increasing value and interest I
see here at CAM, it is definitely worth a look if you need
something to do that will not suck up all your spare time...And
meanwhile you can drive it to your heart's content!
2F05H113841
2-1972
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
05-Mach 1 Sportsroof
H-351ci V8 2bbl
113841-Sequential Unit Number
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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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