Mach 1

Oct 16, 2024  •  For Sale  •  17 Comments

Seller Wants a Chevy! 1971 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in 1969 as Ford was determined to turn the tides on eroding market share for the popular Mustang “pony car”. Due to growing competition, sales were way off from their peak of 607,000 units in… more»

Oct 14, 2024  •  For Sale  •  8 Comments

428 CJ/4-Speed: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Project

Some enthusiasts will avoid completing another person’s unfinished project for fear that there might be hidden nasties to sour the experience. However, this 1979 Ford Mustang Mach 1 is at a point where they should have little trouble determining… more»

Oct 12, 2024  •  For Sale  •  25 Comments

Same Owner 39 Years: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 arrived in Ford showrooms in the Fall of 1968 as a performance/ appearance option on the Mustang. It would initially be popular, comprising nearly 25% of Mustang sales in the first year. It was only offered… more»

Oct 4, 2024  •  For Sale  •  4 Comments

Buy One, Get Two! Pair of 1971 Ford Mustangs

The styling of the first-generation Ford Mustang was updated in 1971 and was perhaps the slickest so far. But the cars were longer, lower, and wider than in 1964 – and some 800 lbs. heavier. The fastback had been… more»

Oct 3, 2024  •  For Sale  •  10 Comments

Fresh 429 V8 Project: 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was introduced by Ford in 1969 to add some sizzle to the Mustang “pony car”. Its sales had been declining since 1966 due to increased competition and a market that was quickly becoming saturated. This 1973… more»

Sep 20, 2024  •  For Sale  •  5 Comments

Tidy Mach 1 Tribute: 1970 Ford Mustang Fastback

With values climbing for the 1970 Mustang Mach 1, some enthusiasts turn their attention to well-executed tribute vehicles as a more affordable option. That is the opportunity provided by this Mustang Fastback. It was refurbished to its current form… more»

Sep 20, 2024  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Original 428 SCJ Drag Pack: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Few people knew at the time, but the release of the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 would lead to the demise of the badge’s GT derivative. Previously acknowledged as the performance variant, the GT could barely muster 7.5% of the… more»

Sep 17, 2024  •  For Sale  •  15 Comments

Forgotten Muscle Car: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

The Mach 1 was added to the Mustang roster in 1969 as Ford was looking to boost sales. Since its peak in 1966, demand for the Mustang declined every year due to competition entering the market. The Mach 1… more»

Sep 17, 2024  •  For Sale  •  7 Comments

428 Cobra Jet: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

By the time the 1969 model came around, the Ford Mustang was experiencing some declining sales, as more competition in the pony car market was giving potential buyers a broader range of autos to choose from.  The powers that… more»

Aug 5, 2024  •  For Sale  •  11 Comments

R-Code Project: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I

It would be easy to mistake this 1970 Ford Mustang Mach I as a serious organ donor that got left for dead decades ago, and while it has been largely disassembled, some great news is that’s not the case… more»

Aug 4, 2024  •  For Sale  •  9 Comments

Low Mileage Original? 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

To regenerate interest in its mid-1960s firestorm, the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 version in 1969. Only available as a fastback (or in Ford-speak, SportsRoof), the Mach 1 made up nearly a quarter of Mustang production in 1969…. more»

Jul 31, 2024  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

Super Cobra Jet Garage Find: 1970 Ford Mustang

In 1970, Ford built nearly 200,000 Mustangs, a respectable number but a far cry from the peak of 600,000 in 1966. Of these, 41,000 were Mach 1s with the SportsRoof body style. But only 1,371 came with the Super… more»

Jul 16, 2024  •  For Sale  •  20 Comments

Barn Find Survivor? 1973 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After years of getting bigger and selling fewer cars each year, the 1973 model year would be the last for the first-generation Ford Mustang. The car would attempt to return somewhat to its roots in 1974 with the Mustang… more»

Jun 15, 2024  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

Stored 37 Years: 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Mustang sales began to decline in 1967 as competition had entered the new “pony car” segment in droves. To bolster interest in the Mustang, Ford introduced the Mach 1 in 1969, a combination performance/appearance model that went on to… more»

May 3, 2024  •  For Sale  •  13 Comments

One Owner Barn Find? 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

After Mustang sales quickly peaked in 1966, Ford was looking to inject new magic into the car by 1969. Competition entered the field in 1967-68 and helped to erode demand. The result was the introduction of the performance-driven Mach… more»

Apr 23, 2024  •  For Sale  •  6 Comments

Surprisingly Solid: 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Ford produced enough variants of its First Generation Mustang to make heads spin, but the Mach 1 remains one of the most iconic and desirable. Pristine examples can command impressive prices, and project candidates almost invariably generate significant interest… more»

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