Vehicle Description
1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1
"As far as I'm concerned, '73 was the last year of the Mustang,"
said Mustang guru Bob Perkins in a Jerry Heasley video. "And after
was the Mustang II, so there was definitely a line drawn in the
sand on when Mustang first generation production ended. So for me
it was easy, '73 and older was first generation, and that's all I
cared about."
For consignment, a 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1 showing 3,426 miles,
but the true miles are unknown. This car has many newer parts and a
repaint that is just four years old. It will also come to you with
the coveted Marti Report which details how many Mach 1's were
produced with this car's exact original specifications.
Exterior
The big bodied Mustangs have an unmistakable shape with a high
fastback sloping down to the squared off tail and while three part
tail light remains, their shape is new and distinctive and
introduced in 1971. Large panels here shine with the two stage
gloss of Raven Black paint augmented by silver painted Mach 1
stripes that roll a wide band over the rocker panels, arching over
the rear fascia, and a wedge shaped design that follows the hood's
contours and takes in the muscular NACA ducts on each side.In the
back, louvers over the almost horizontal rear window keep the sun
from creating a sauna inside and a raised, rear wing implies
downforce on the tail of the car at speed. Black inserts on the
15-inch Magnum 500 wheels are a fantastic complement and they hold
235/60R15's with a mid 2020 date code. Imperfections include
cracking on the front painted bumper, chips on the frame of a rear
marker, a scratch through the silver side stripe, and some bubbling
down low.
Interior
The newer interior includes finely stitched door panels with some
bold early 70's patterning leading to very nice black bucket seats
with silver stripe inserts flanking an asymmetrical tuck and roll
insert. The rear 2+2 presents a more narrow option. The 4 spoke
steering wheel is rimmed in glossy black and leads to a glossy
black instrument faceplate housing original looking gauges with a
slight haze to the plexiglass discs that front them. The center
stack shows some patina and has a space for a radio, a storage bin,
and vent levers, while the clock is part of the center console
which also houses the T-shaped automatic shifter in black plastic
housing. The black loop carpet has vinyl mats built in, embossed
with the galloping Ford horse. Our headliner is high and tight
while the trunk is uncovered and painted black.
Drivetrain
The bay is very clean and houses a rebuilt 302ci which rotates the
rebuilt C4 3-speed transmission sending power to the Ford 8" in
back with 2.79 gears. Power brakes are onboard as a front disc
conversion and rear drum. There is no air conditioning.
Undercarriage
Per our consignor, here is where we'll find a newer gas tank, newer
suspension, and new fuel and brake lines.Conditions are clean and
driver quality underneath with some typical surface rust and only a
film of oil on the trans pan. Dual exhausts find their way to
FlowMaster mufflers then exit out back via chrome tips. Suspension
consists of coil springs up front and leaf springs in back. Power
steering is included.
Drive-Ability
The trusty 302 fires right up and the big Mach is propelled forward
after we move the T into Drive. A long nose looms ahead and a
cavernous interior fills our rear view mirror, our view striated by
the shade loving louvers. No hiccups here, just a solid driver with
straight tracking and good braking and without fancy extras added,
all functional items provided operate as intended, and we fly this
Raven Black beauty back to the nest. 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.
Baby got back, and Mach 1's are suddenly cool! Yes, their
collectability has seen an incline in recent years and like so many
classics that play second fiddle for a while, Mach 1's are finally
finding their place in the sun. Here's a well sorted example in a
fantastic color combo and nice interior. If you want to enter a car
show like a bull in a china shop, you can't go wrong with a big
bodied black Mustang, and here's a wild horse just chomping at the
bit for someone to take the reins!
3F05F139729
3-1973
F-Dearborn, MI Assy Plant
05-Mustang Mach 1
F-302ci 2bbl V8
139729-Sequential Unit Number
DOOR STICKER
BODY 63R-Mustang Mach 1
COLOR 3K-Blue Glow
TRIM AA-Black Standard Vinyl Buckets
TRANS W-C4
AXLE 3-Ford 8" 2.79 Conventional
DSO 47-Cincinnati
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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
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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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