Vehicle Description
1972 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The Mustang Mach 1 models spanning from 1971 to 1973 were marked by
more powerful engine options and a larger, longer, lower, and
heavier body style than the previous models. The next iteration of
the first generation Mustang Mach 1 was introduced in 1971. The '71
Mach 1 featured a unique hood design with dual scoops on all
models. While still sporting a SportsRoof fastback body style, this
model features a longer hood and shorter rear deck with almost no
decklid in the back. The front grille was redesigned to drop the
horizontal vents and move the headlights out to the edge of the
grill. It still retained the classic matte black Mach 1 graphics
and added a mid-body stripe back. In terms of performance, the
model came standard with a 302ci V8 capable of only 210hp.
Unfortunately, the added weight and decreased power of the '71
model ended up hindering the overall performance greatly. With that
being said, the '71 Mach 1 could still be majorly upgraded with the
option for a 429ci V8 Cobra Jet engine for a much more respectable
370hp and 450 lb.-ft. of torque.
Fast forward to 1972 and we give you this consignment, benefiting
from a prior restoration and a Cleveland engine, we give you this
fine Mach 1. Some minor modifications were performed along the way
in the form of a well done conversion from automatic to a 4-speed
manual transmission and donning its original Gold Glow color in a
respray form along with a snappy restored ginger interior, this big
pony draws your attention with ease. If the looks aren't enough to
get you hooked then dig deeper into the car's history plus a deluxe
Marti report and we are ready to make a sonic boom with this Mach
1.
Exterior
Draped in its eye-catching Gold Glow respray with clear coat then
add in some black graphics on the NACA ram air hood and some side
striping and we are looking fast. We note some peeling of the hood
stripe as was applied with peelable paint, but a correct stencil
kit for painting a new stripe is included. Also, we can add some
more black in the badges, which are stick on, and a rocker stripe.
A few frowns are found in the form of some front bumper damage in
spider crack form and some inclusions in the paint, as well as
bubbling at the upper rear quarter panel to roof seam, none of
which is noticeable from 15 feet away. A rakish rear deck with
black louvers over the glass angles its way downward gracefully all
the way back to the rear spoiler. Underneath the spoiler we see the
triple brake lights residing in a blacked-out panel and bordered by
another stripe above and a clean bumper below. 15-inch polished
Ansen Sprint aluminum slot wheels are on all four corners. The 1972
front grille is one of the most menacing of all the Mustangs and
has been emulated even in newer versions of this moniker with the
deep-set honeycomb motif. 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 ginger
knitted vinyl buckets with ginger accenting stitched in are in
front, and a 2 plus 2 seat is in the rear. The original dash, in
the factory ginger and black color, with its deep round dual
gauges, displays the factory tachometer on the left and speedometer
on the right. In the dash center there is another trio of gauges
surrounded by wood applique and below in a field of black is the
factory AM/FM stereo, AC and heat temp control levers, and a clock.
In the center console we note a white ball topped chrome arm
Hurstshifter and a deep storage compartment that doubles as an
armrest for the front passengers. The carpeting is ginger gold and
clean, and above we see a gold headliner that is hanging tightly
with a working dome light. A shout out to the trunk with its Mach 1
embroidered black carpeted mat.
Drivetrain
A 351ci Cleveland V8, the correct engine, was recently rebuilt but
there is no paperwork to back up this statement. This beautiful
blue mill also has a high flow intake courtesy of Edelbrock and a
Holley 4-barrel carburetor lurking under the chrome open element
air cleaner assembly. Strapped to the back is a non original RUF
Toploader 4-speed manual tranny now installed. On the rear is a
Ford 9-inch pumpkin with a 3.25 TracLoc gearset. Helping you reach
Mach speed is the factory equipped NACA hood duct assembly with the
correct Ram Air under hood parts but the car is not a Ram Air car
and was not so equipped. 5 stars on the engine bay presentation
with nary a hint of patina or rust.
Undercarriage
All cleaned up and showing with the factory applied rustproofing
and undercoating. The suspension shows slight surface rust, the
floor pans are nice, and rockers have no rust. Welded in subframe
connectors have been added for structural integrity and headers and
glasspack mufflers are equippedfor exhaust as it makes its way
rearward from the Cleveland. Up front the ride and stopping is
provided by an independent coil spring arrangement with power disc
brakes and in the rear we see leaf springs and a ladder bar style
add on suspension and power drums. All presenting very nice down
below.
Drive-Ability
While visually complete we found out that the starter is in need of
replacement so no test drive was completed. Also, our consignor
states valvetrain noise is heard when the car is running. Some
wrenching and TLC is required here.
Nicely restored and save for a few minor flaws in the exterior and
some mechanical gremlins under the hood but otherwise we have a
nice example of the snarly Mach 1! A rebuilt 351ci Cleveland V8,
the manual transmission swap and that go fast NACA hood, all you
need to do now is "pony" up the dough and you can drive it right
out of here...BOOM!
2F05H111983
2-1972
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
05-Mach 1 Sportsroof
H-351ci V8 2bbl
111983-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
BODY 63R-Mach 1 Sportsroof, Standard Buckets
COLOR 6F-Gold Glow
TRIM GF-Medium Ginger Knitted Vinyl
AXLE K-Ford 9" 2.75 TracLoc
TRANS X-FMX Automatic
DSO 15-Newark
Classic Auto Mall is a 336,000-square foot classic and special
interest automobile showroom, featuring over 850 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 www.classicautomall.com and our phone number is (888)
227-0914. Please contact us anytime for more information or to come
see the vehicle in person.
