Vehicle Description
1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1
The 1970 model year Mustangs were restyled to be less aggressive
and therefore returned to single headlamps which were moved to the
inside of the grille opening with 'fins' on the outside of the
grille sides. Some felt the aggressive styling of the 1969 model
hurt its sales and this view prompted the headlamp revisions and
simplification of other exterior styling aspects. It's worth noting
though that 1969 model year sales exceeded those of 1970. The rear
fender air scoops were removed and the taillight panel was now flat
instead of concave as seen on 1969 models. The interior options
remained mostly unchanged. The 1970 model year saw the previous
351ci Windsor V8 engine options replaced with a new 351ci Cleveland
V8 in either 2V or 4V versions. Though some early 1970 mustangs,
built in 1969, had the 351W. The 351C 4V engine featured 11.0:1
compression and produced 300hp at 5400 rpm. This new performance
engine incorporated elements learned from the Ford 385 series
engine and the Boss 302, particularly the poly-angle combustion
chambers with canted valves and the thin-wall casting technology.
Ford made 96 'Mustang Twister Special' cars for Kansas Ford dealers
in late 1969. The Twister Specials were Grabber Orange Mach 1s with
special decals. Ford also made a few 'Sidewinders', which were
built in Dearborn, shipped to Omaha, and sold in Iowa and Nebraska.
They were available in Grabber Green, Grabber Blue, Calypso Coral,
and Yellow. The stripes came in the trunk to be installed by
dealers.
For consignment, a 1970 Mustang Mach 1 in a color change to Grabber
Blue with black accenting. It has its correct 351ci Cleveland mill
with a C4 automatic transmission and comes to us in wonderfully
restored form. This supersonic pony is ripe for the taking with icy
cold AC, new dash electronics, a JL Audio amp, Kenwood speakers and
a Custom AutoSound Bluetooth stereo. Strap your belts on extra
tight....we're shooting for Mach 1!
Exterior
Sculpted steel with distinct Mustang features which carry over from
the original design, like sunken single headlights, factory hood
pins, an oval grille. A Cobra Jet style hood scoop and the triple
tail lighting on either side of the rear all look like they have
been put on steroids. The hockey stick cove is not on this car and
the prior years rear quarter open vents have been omitted for the
1970 model year. Of course the Sportsroof has that sexy roofline
and a black spoiler is on the trunk deck. This goes well with the
near flawless Grabber Blue paint and factory glass framed with
shiny stainless trimmings seen throughout. In front, a pencil thin
chrome bumper hovers below the oval grille with no galloping horse
emblems, just signal/marker lights. Overall the body remains solid
but is not without its faults and flaws. These show as in the form
of a few stone chips and light sanding scratches. Bright and shiny
chrome laden Magnum 500 wheels in 15-inch format are wrapped in BF
Goodrich raised white letter rubber, 235/60R15's in front, and
245/60R15's on back from the 33rd week of 2018. Oh and we certainly
cannot overlook the black hood stripe, rear sport slats, blacked
out tail panel and the black ribbed rocker moldings all providing
the perfect contrast to the blue. When one thinks of a 1970 Mach 1,
this is the scheme that first comes to mind.
Interior
Surgically clean smooth and stitched white vinyl with a nice
applique insert covers the door panels. The shiny actuators are
inserted into the panel and a shiny window crank along with a comfy
armrest are mounted here as well. Inside, correct Mach 1 high back
bucket seats with white knitted Clarion vinyl inserts and smooth
bolsters and headrests are the chairs in front. A center console is
between these buckets and sports a glovebox, and houses the
T-handle automatic shifter. A correct rim blow steering wheel sits
atop the fixed column and fronts the original dash, which is a
series of deep set round gauges lined up and backed with wood
applique under a squared off eyebrow dash top. This dash has all
new electronics and in the center is the Custom
AutoSoundAM/FM/Bluetooth stereo with a JL Audio amp and Kenwood
speakers and the climate control sliders. In front of the passenger
is another high squared off eyebrow that has the factory clock,
Mach 1 badge and a glove box below. Very sporty and reminiscent of
an aircraft interior. Noted in back is a 2+2 rear seat under the
sloping roof, and it is surrounded by plastic molded armrests and
some storage bins. Black carpeting in on the floors, and a tight
black headliner is above.
Drivetrain
Under the hood, in a fully restored and very clean engine bay is
the correct 351ci Cleveland V8 now with a mild performance camshaft
installed. It is being fed by an Edelbrock 4-barrel carburetor via
an Edelbrock aluminum intake manifold. On back is a non original C4
3-speed automatic tranny which pushes power rearward to a Ford 9
inch 3.00 geared rear axle. For some dress up we see a chrome laden
air cleaner assembly and all new components for the AC. A like new
radiator is installed to keep things nice and cool.
Undercarriage
Up on our lift we are greeted with a slightly patinaed black
underside. The flooring remains sound thanks to the factory applied
undercoating as are both the front and rear torque boxes. All
remains structurally solid, including the shock towers and unibody
rails. Bringing us back from supersonic speeds are power front disc
brakes and power rear drums and our eyes are drawn to the new fuel
tank that was recently installed. Independent coil springs are on
the front, and leaf springs are on the rear. Dual exhaust snakes
its way down from the Cleveland to a like new exhaust system with
Flowmaster mufflers to allow for the big exhale from the
engine.
Drive-Ability
With a twist of the key the engine came to life and settled into a
pleasant lopey idle. Slipping the shifter into drive took us out to
our well hidden test track where it performed wonderfully. Great
acceleration, bias free braking and good handling were noted while
driving and all functions were working as they should at the time
of my drive save for the rim blow steering wheel not honking.
One of the greatest known body styles and models when it comes to
1970 Mustangs. A near perfectly restored and lovely example of the
Mustang Sportsroof/Fastback, but not without its faults and flaws.
This is the combination one thinks of when the words 1970 Mach 1
are said and this one is begging to be used and enjoyed. I'm almost
shaking with anticipation for the next owner every time I stare
down that hood scoop...so much so that I may have soiled
myself.
0R05H151237
0-1970
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
05-Mustang Fastback Mach 1
H-351ci 2bbl V8
151237-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
BODY 63C-Mustang Fastback Mach 1 Standard Vinyl Buckets
COL K-Bright Gold Metallic
TRIM 3F-Ginger Mach 1 Knitted Vinyl Buckets
AXLE 6-Ford 9" 3.00 Conventional
TRANS X-FMX
DSO 71-Los Angeles
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.
