Vehicle Description
1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1
1969 was a pretty good year if you liked performance cars,
especially Mustangs. You had the option of the GT, Boss 302, Boss
429, Shelby GT350, Shelby GT500, and the Mach I. If we all had a
crystal ball back then, we would have picked up one of each and
tucked them away in secure storage only to pull them out and sell
at the right time, whenever that may be. These cars were priced
between $2,700 and about $5,300 which seems like chicken feed
today, but $5,300 is equal to $44,800 in today's money, so amassing
a collection in 1969 would not have been that easy.
For consignment, a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 showing 86,720 miles,
but the true miles are unknown. The engine of this beauty was
rebuilt in 1995 and this year, it received a new starter. Bonus for
the buyer, a Marti Report accompanies this car showing build
figures based on the exact specs this car was born with.
Exterior
Two stage Acapulco Blue covers this car with considerable gloss and
smoothness, and the striping looks fresh. The black hood and hood
pins are Mach I markers as is the chin spoiler and this one has the
fixed hood scoop. Coolness continues on this car with inboard fog
lights, rear quarter side scoops, and a deck spoiler and when you
were a 12 year old doodled your ideal car, it would surely have
some of these features! The car wears 14-inch Styled Steel wheels
which are visually connected by the Mach I yellow stripe at the
waistline of the car and wrapped in 225/70R14 tires all around.
Unlike modern Mustangs, that flip down gas cap in the back is
functional and really is where you add fuel, and sits between the
epic three part tail lights. As noted, the paint is in great shape
but we note several areas of bubbling just above the rocker panel
and on the latch panel, some chin scrapes, and some scratches on
the body.
Interior
Black vinyl door panels are enhanced by the wood applique panels
and carpeted bottoms and look to be in very nice condition. Black
vinyl seats with tuck and roll inserts occupy the front and have
the Mach I specific red stripe on the seats, the driver seat
showing some early separation at two seams. The rear seats mirror
the pattern and are low backed, flanked by molded plastic
sidewalls, all in nice shape. A wood rimmed steering wheel presents
to the driver while simulated wood surrounds the four round gauges
and the rest of the dash is black vinyl and plastic. The center
stack houses an AM/FM radio and vent controls, while the passenger
has a view of an analogue clock surrounded by more wood and the
coveted Mach I emblem resides in that space as well. Just ahead of
the Hurst shifter on the floor is a dual gauge pod with modern
white faces and red needles. Also modern, is the armrest and
storage added between the seats where cupholders serve to stow the
seat belt buckles. Black loop carpet is in very good condition
protected by carpeted Mustang mats. The headliner is high and tight
and black while a plaid mat is found in the trunk along with a full
size spare tire.
Drivetrain
Ford Blue dominates the engine bay which houses a rebuilt 390ci V8
rated at 320 horses and is topped by a 4-barrel carburetor. A
rebuilt Toploader 4-speed manual is bolted behind and sends power
to the Ford 9" rear with 3.25 gear and TracLok. Ourexample is
equipped with power disc brakes in the front and power drums in the
rear. With chrome parts and clean paint, the engine is worthy of
showing off, so pins out and hood up!
Undercarriage
Clean underneath with almost zero surface rust and only residual
oil present. The dual exhaust runs into a pair of FlowMaster
mufflers and finally out the back through twin tips on each side.
Independent coil suspension is up front, and leaf springs are in
the rear.
Drive-Ability
Even by today's standards, 320 horsepower is impressive. Back in
1969, the average horsepower in the U.S. was around 145, so this
represents substantial performance numbers that sits smack in the
middle of Mach I horsepower ratings. And it did perform for us,
looping the track with good acceleration and decent braking. The
cockpit is basic and comfortable and outside of the elongated
C-pillars, visibility is good and sport mirrors on both sides are a
must. All functional items on the car operated as intended. 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 1968, Car and Driver called the '69 Mach I, "a blend of dragster
and Trans Am sedan" referring to the road racing circuit that
spawned legendary pony cars. There is a boldness to the look of a
Mach I, just the right combination of scoops and stripesthat
renders this car as something special. If a Mach I has been on your
radar, hit the afterburners and jet on over to Classic Auto Mall
and fetch yourself this blue angel.
9R02S163918
9-1969
R-San Jose, CA Assy Plant
02-Mustang Mach 1
S-390ci 4bbl 320hp V8
163918-Sequential Unit Number
WARRANTY PLATE
BODY 63C-Mustang Mach 1
COLOR C5-Black Jade
TRIM 3AA-Black Mach 1 Knitted Vinyl Buckets
DATE 09D-April 9th
DSO 74-Seattle
AXLE R-Ford 9" 3.25 TracLoc
TRANS 5-4 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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