Vehicle Description
Sorry sleeper fans, this 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is definitely not
about keeping a low profile. Instead, the vivid yellow with black
Mach 1 graphics make a statement that practically dares other cars
to give it a go. And with a stout 351 cubic inch V8, this real-deal
Mach 1 will more than hold its own on the streets and looks
fantastic doing it.
If you're going to own a 1971 Mustang Mach 1, you should probably
own one that's the defining color like this: bright yellow. It just
looks right. Thanks to a high-grade restoration a few years ago,
this slick Mustang cuts a high profile wake through ordinary
traffic and if you like the later fastbacks, you have to admit that
they don't get much more attractive than this. The ram air hood
with locking pins, the chin spoiler, and the rear wing all
contribute to its high-performance credentials, and for the most
part, all that gear is totally functional and part of the package.
Once the paint was prepped and polished, correct Mach 1 stripes
were applied to the hood and deck lid, along with the hockey sticks
down the sides and Mach 1 callouts, a look that just seems right on
the long, low Mustangs. Fit and finish are quite good and the
body-colored urethane front bumper was a popular option throughout
the industry, giving the Mach 1 a much sportier look than its
chrome-laden cousins. Of course, there's still a bit of shiny stuff
around the windows and out back, and don't worry, they made sure to
buff it up to match the bodywork.
The handsome ginger interior is fairly stock and is how this car
was ordered, a pleasing complement to the high-impact exterior and
a nice alternative to the commonly-seen black interiors. The
original buckets have been reupholstered and look quite stock, and
when they work this well, there's really no need to replace or
upgrade. New carpets recreate the original weave and texture, and
the door panels feature wood inserts to add a little warmth to the
upscale Mach 1. The instruments are way down deep in a set of round
nacelles, along with auxiliary dials in the center of the dash. A
factory center console has one of the earliest armrests that's
actually useful as an armrest, and there's a newer JVC AM/FM/CD
stereo system neatly installed in the dash. The B&M shifter
lends an aggressive look and manages the 3-speed automatic
transmission without a second thought in the heat of combat.
There's also a good-sized trunk with correct mat and full-sized
spare with matching cover.
And you will enjoy driving quite a bit thanks to the burly 351
cubic inch V8 under the hood. Topped by a 4-barrel carburetor and
wearing a functional ram-air air cleaner, it has a definitely
high-performance look. Ford Blue paint looks great against the
satin black engine bay and other than a fresh Holley 4-barrel
carburetor and a bit of a lopey camshaft inside, it appears largely
stock. The exhaust system is much like the original, so it's smooth
and never obnoxious, and while the chassis isn't detailed for show,
it doesn't have any red flags, either. A fat front sway bar, disc
brakes, and a 9-inch rear end are all welcome upgrades on a car
that's going to get driven. Cool Magnum 500 wheels look great, even
on the later body style, and carry 225/60/15 BFGoodrich T/A radials
all around.
If you don't mind the attention, this is a flat-out awesome car to
drive. Documented with a Marti Report and some manuals, it offers a
great combination of show and go. Call today!
