Vehicle Description
2003 Ford Mustang Mach I
"Just in case you haven't taken Ponycar 101, the original Mach 1
was a Mustang performance model introduced in 1969, offered only in
fastback bodied form. Most were powered by 351 "Windsor" or
"Cleveland" V8's. The top dog Mach carried a potent 428ci Cobra Jet
that was embarrassingly underrated at 335hp. The Mach 1 was just
one element of a golden era Mustang lineup that also included the
Boss 302 and 429, plus the last of the Shelby GT 350s and 500s.
Those, indeed, were the days." Motor Trend Magazine, January
2003
For consignment a 2003 Ford Mustang Mach I with a title verified
6,522 actual miles, a one owner stock example of Ford's retro
tribute to an iconic pony car. We can't say for sure if this is the
lowest mileage one around because Mach I owners, and Ford
performance enthusiasts in general, treat their cars like a rare
jewel and enjoy just enough mileage for a good time while
maintaining the satisfaction of keeping the odometer under a
certain threshold.
Exterior
The Mach I distinctive black features are muted to a point on a car
with a black interior creating a virtual monochromatic wolf in
sheep's clothing. Just when you think you've pulled up on your
average GT, the shaker hood scoop makes itself known and there's no
getting past the 17-inch Heritage wheels, meant to conjure up
memories of Magnum 500's from the early Machs, and these ride on
their original tires. The hood stripe, rocker stripes, and rear
deck spoiler are all satin black, but again, it's tastefully subtle
here. Mach I is spelled out on the latch panel between standard
tail lights to which our consignor has added sequential signals.
(the original harness will come with the car), and dual exhaust
fill the gaps provided in the valance. This car has been well
preserved and we could not find any exterior imperfections.
Interior
A narrow carpeted kick panels is on the only thing that veers from
black plastic on the door panel and they are clean and efficient.
Comfort weave pattern is worked into the tuck and roll inserts of
the Midnight Black leather bucket seats with lots of side support
and a white stripe for a splash of color. Rear 2+2 seats share the
color and material with less emphasis on race car like support, but
with pull down tabs to extend the trunk, undoubtedly an ode to the
fold down capabilities of the classic fastbacks. Up front, a modern
steering wheel fronts an instrument cluster with some throwback
graphics and a speedometer that climbs to 150 mph and this time,
it's all behind one sheet of crystal clear plexiglass. The center
console is pedestrian by performance car standards with your basic
A/C three knob panel, an AM/FM/CD changer stereo, and some simple
black plastic switches. The aluminum finish on the shift knob and
boot trim ring are Mach I specific and look fantastic and like new,
while cupholders, coin slots, and an armrest storage lid fall
behind the shifter. Black carpet covers the floor and a foam backed
headliner are both in great shape. The trunk is lined with gray
cloth panels and looks virtually untouched.
Drivetrain
Under the hood and topped by the shaker hood scoop is Ford 4.6
liter DOHC 32 valve V8, rated at 305 horsepower and tied to a
Tremec 3650 5-speed manual. Those horses are sent rearward where
they meet 3.55 gears with TracLoc in a Ford 8.8" rear differential.
Power disc brakes put the reins on the herd with Brembo units up
front. The engine bay shows minimal use and could have been in the
showroom yesterday.
Undercarriage
Other than typical surface rust on uncoated components and minimal
road dust, the underside looks essentially unused. It's all
original including the dual exhaust which still wears its OEM
mufflers and chrome exhaust tips. Suspension consists of coil
springs up front and a 4 link with coil springs in back, higher
rated than the base GT for better handling.
Drive-Ability
Whether it's a fixed scoop, cowl hood, protruding blower, or shaker
scoop, there's something cool about something sticking up in front
of you as you roll down the road, or in our case, a test loop.
There's obvious power here, great handling, and a familiar Mustang
feel, with just a few degrees of added excitement and esthetics.
Naturally with so few miles and careful preservation, all features
and operations work as they should. While Classic Auto Mall
represents that these functions were working at the time of our
test drive, we cannot guarantee these functions will be working at
the time of your purchase.
In 2003, Motor Trend was able to tick off a drive to 60 mph in 5.3
seconds. Even by today's standards, 22 years later, that's still
booking. While it's true Pontiac claimed they built excitement, the
same could have been said by Ford, and Ford can still claim it!
We're not trying to start a make and model war, but special edition
Mustangs hold a beloved place in the hearts of performance loving
Americans, and this well preserved 2003 Mach I is ready for its
next enthusiast.
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1-USA
F-Ford Motor Company
A-Passenger Car
F-Manual Belts, Front Airbags
P42-Mustang GT Coupe
R-4.6 Liter DOHC 305hp V8
X-Check Digit
3-2003
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
433924-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
EXT PNT UA-Black
INT TR AW-Midnight Black Leather Buckets
AXLE ME-Ford 8.8" 3.55 TracLoc
TRANS K-Tremec TR3650 5 Speed Manual
Classic Auto Mall is home to more than 1,000 classic and
collectible vehicles for sale via consignment in a climate
controlled 336,000-square foot showroom (that's more than 8
acres!). The largest single location consignment dealer of classic
and collectible vehicles in the country is located in Morgantown,
Pennsylvania, just 1-hour west of Philadelphia off Exit 298 of the
I-76 Pennsylvania Turnpike. For more information visit
www.classicautomall.com or call us at (888) 227-0914. Contact us
anytime for more information or to come see the vehicle in person.
There is no guarantee of mileage. A $299 Dealer Administrative fee
is not included in the advertised price.
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