Vehicle Description
This 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 fastback has every trick you could
want wrapped in standout package. Beneath the bold blue lies
serious firepower in the form of the original 351 V8 rebuilt and
supercharged to 650hp. Plus, upgrades to the four-speed,
suspension, and even the interior are all part of a full
restoration that fortifies this total performance Ford.
This one is all about getting that genuine Mach 1 Mustang feeling
while also being distinctly upgraded. The factory-correct
blacked-out hood mixes with the proper gold Mach 1 stripes on the
side and rear to give this both an aggressive and upper-class
appearance. Plus, the large hood scoop and rear wing are always
great performance signposts. You see all these features so clearly
because this is a long term labor of love that took this coupe down
to the bare metal. All imperfections were addressed and the panels
were stitch welded for greater strength. Only after the body was
made its best was paint allowed back on the sheetmetal. The blue
has all the right tones to be a 1969-correct Acapulco Blue, but in
this case, the modern clearcoat really gives it a greater depth
like a deep blue ocean. But even as this coupe has all the right
pieces for its iconic year - from the mirror-like chrome bumpers to
proper badging - there is also a nice hint at the upgrades within.
The large 18-inch Halibrand-style wheels on the lowered suspension
is a clear signal to true Mustang fans to really watch out for this
one.
There is no better muscle car interior than black, but this one
does it better with added aggression and comfort. For starters,
Ford was going for a more luxurious image with these coupes, and
you see it in factory pieces like the center console and all that
wood paneling. But take a closer look, and you'll see some great
upgrades. For example, you could get high back bucket seats with
the aggressive red streaks from the factory, but these leather TMI
units take Ford's Comfort Weave style and add modern bolstering and
cool red stitching. Even the stereo is a modern Bluetooth unit
disguised as a knob-style radio. You still get the factory
three-spoke steering wheel that gives you a commanding view of the
full gauge panel, including large tach. But now you also have a set
of auxiliary gauges in the center console to keep you fully
informed. And just in front of that is likely your favorite
feature. After all, the Hurst cue ball shifter is an icon all on
its own.
Usually having the original V8 under the hood is the main item
people want to talk about, but on this one, there is something even
more special. That shiny ProCharger supercharger looks great, and
more importantly, gives this 351 V8 a serious upgrade in power.
With the ability to create some muscle, the rest of the V8 was
fortified to handle the performance. It was rebuilt to include a
.030 bore, Quick Fuel four-barrel carburetor, Edelbrock Victor Jr
intake, and Canfield aluminum heads. The total output was dyno
certified at 650hp at the crank. Making sure the rest of the
package could handle the monster motor meant the original
four-speed was rebuilt by Dan Williams Top Loader Transmissions.
Plus, the 9-inch rear was rebuilt including a new limited slip
differential and a versatile 3.50 ratio. Plus, the suspension
upgrades include thick sway bars front & rear, new urethane
bushings, and traction bars. Stopping is also well in hand with a
full Wilwood four-wheel disc brake package and the modern grip of
Nitto NT555 tires.
There's so many more features to this amazing build, so you should
call for all the details. But you already know this is the kind of
classic build that only comes around once in a lifetime. How cool
is it to drive a supercharged '69 Mach 1? You'll never know unless
you call today!
