1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

HER late father used to race them, so it was almost predestined that Danni Miller would one day own a Mustang. Have you always been into cars? Dad raced Mustangs, though he died when I was quite young so unfortunately I don鈥檛 know which models or his racing history. Yet it left me with an emotional tie to Mustangs; I just love them. Though I was into 4WDs and bush-bashing at first. I had a beloved Nissan Patrol 2000 GU, with the jacking kit, bullbars and all. When did you get it? In January 鈥?6 while at a car display in Ararat with my partner Damien鈥檚 2008 Ford FG GT. I saw the Mach 1 on display, and as I stood there ogling it, the owner wandered up and mentioned that it was for sale. I quickly responded with: 鈥淚t鈥檚 sold! 鈥?I didn鈥檛 even know how much he wanted!

Nah, I already knew the Australian history of it. It was imported in 2008 and I鈥檓 the fourth owner; the second owner was the president of our club - the Falcon GT Club of Geelong. So there are a few members excited to see it back in the mix. And I don鈥檛 plan on selling it! Tell us about it. It鈥檚 a matching-numbers 鈥?0 Mustang Mach 1 and it鈥檚 about 95 per cent original, with the big difference being that it鈥檚 black instead of the factory Grabber Blue. It鈥檚 running a 351ci Clevo 4V, Top Loader four-speed close-ratio manual transmission and nine-inch with original 3.25 Trac-Lok. Any plans to mod the Muzzy? We鈥檙e currently building a 1971 XY GT-replica ute. So once that鈥檚 on the road, we鈥檒l restore the 鈥橲tang. Full concours is the go, but I鈥檓 not a big fan of the Grabber Blue. I鈥檝e got a bit of time to ponder on that.

What do you get up to in it? I love Sunday drives down the Great Ocean Road. It handles so well, it just grips the road. And as it鈥檚 a manual you can really drive it. I also recently won a trophy: Best Original at the 2017 Colac Car show. What do your family think of the 鈥橲tang? My step-dad loves it so much that he鈥檚 pestering Mum to buy one himself. But Mum and my friends think I鈥檓 mad 鈥渨asting my money on it鈥? but in truth it鈥檚 appreciating in value. None of our three grown daughters have any interest in it, so I guess it鈥檒l be in an estate sale when I die. We hear the car has impending special duties! We鈥檙e getting married soon, and this along with Damien鈥檚 GT will be part of the wedding. There鈥檒l be 12 cars arranged in a horseshoe; we鈥檙e getting married in the middle of them.

Unlike the Mach-E, it can鈥檛 seat five people in comfort, and obviously emits dead dino fumes. With no engine taking up space, there's room under the hood for storage. The Mach-E's frunk includes a drain plug. The Mach-E鈥檚 Mustang connection is already proving controversial in car nerd circles. Obviously this four-door, five-seat electric crossover shares no parts with the old-school muscle car, and a current Mustang鈥檚 gasoline-swilling image stands in total contrast to that of EVs. 44,000 electric car to name a fast Ford, and I bet that 100 percent of them will answer Mustang. Ford鈥檚 rolled in Mustang design elements throughout the badging, grill, and lighting elements. That Ford is using its most valuable badge for this Mach-E speaks not only to this vehicle鈥檚 make-or-break importance to the automaker, but also to the way EVs are beginning to resonate with the buying public. Teslas aren鈥檛 just exciting because they鈥檙e green; they鈥檙e exciting because they鈥檙e fast. Some things never change: people still prefer buying fast cars, especially ones that pollute less. The Mach-E shares lighting elements with the rest of the Mustang range. 81,000 and is only available in limited numbers.

But that Tesla鈥檚 innovative image has come to define what a desirable car looks like as we enter the earliest stage of the transition away from internal combustion. That Ford is offering pretty much the same thing at around half the price is significant. What press photos can鈥檛 capture, though, are all the ways a massive corporation like Ford is able to leverage its economies of scale for your benefit. Live in San Francisco and want to drive a Tesla? Your life鈥檚 going to be reasonably easy. Not so much. Unlike a Tesla, you鈥檙e going to find Mach-Es in any color you like at the Ford dealer in every town in America starting late next year. Want to take one for a test drive? No problem. Want to trade in an old Explorer? Same deal. Need to finance your purchase? Ford Motor Credit Company is one of the largest lenders in the world. Have a problem with your new Mach-E?

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 came in for a little freshening up. It needed some light body work hence the introduction of the Mach 1 title. 1969 was the benchmark year for Ford Mustang in its proliferation of performance names and engines.

The Mach 1 package was only available in the 鈥楽portsRoof鈥?body style (previously known as the 鈥楩astback鈥?; never on the hardtop or convertible. Many resto-mod visual conversions have since been performed by owners and enthusiasts, but are not Mach 1鈥檚 by VIN code. Standard equipment was a 351 cu in (5.8 L) Windsor (351W) 2V motor with a 3 speed manual transmission, and a 9鈥?28 spline open rear axle. Mach 1s came with upgraded suspension to varying degrees dependent upon powertrain choices. Big block cars had front shock tower reinforcement, thicker sway bars (no rear bar for 69), and heavier springs and shocks. 428 CJ/SCJ 4 speed cars also came with staggered rear shocks. Standard on Mach 1s was a fierce but cosmetic hood scoop that had integrated turn-signal lights mounted in the back. A more functional option was the signature 鈥淪haker hood鈥? an air scoop mounted directly to the top of the motor, used to collect fresh air and so named for its tendency to 鈥渟hake鈥?above the rumbling V-8 below. The interior came complete with teak wood grain details, full sound deadening material and high-back sport bucket seats. In 1969 endurance driver Mickey Thompson took three Mach 1 Mustangs to the Bonneville salt flats for a feature in Hot Rod magazine, in the process setting 295 speed and endurance records over a series of 500-mile and 24-hour courses. Ford kept the Mach 1 alive into 1970 and little changed other than the visuals.

Fans of the original Mach 1s back in the Mustang鈥檚 first-generation were thrilled to see some of their favorite exterior attributes return, including a matte black spoiler and hood stripe. Rather than conforming to what other special edition 2003 Mustangs looked like, the fourth generation Mach 1s took heavy influence from the past for the interior as well as the exterior body. Under the hood, the 2003 Mach 1 sported a 4.6L modular V8 engine that could be paired with either a four-speed automatic or a five-speed manual transmission. The 281 CID engine could push out 305 hp and 320 lb-ft of torque. The 2003 Mach 1 proved to be the perfect happy medium between the SN95 Cobras and the GT editions. The 305 horsepower rating was lower than the Cobra鈥檚 impressive total but was 40 hp greater than a base GT. The Mach 1 stayed true to its roots even further with the 21st-century rebirth by offering its fans a host of color selections to choose from.

Those that wished to purchase a Mach 1 Mustang in 2003 could select Black, Dark Shadow Grey Metallic, Torch Red, Zinc Yellow, or Oxford White, as well as the special Azure Blue paint code. In 2004, Ford replaced Zinc Yellow with Screaming Yellow and added Competition Orange to the array of color options. The Mach 1 disappeared into the sunset once more following the 2004 model year. Steve McQueen鈥檚 iconic 1968 390 fastback is the most famous Mustang in movie history-there is no denying that. However, arguably the second-most famous movie Mustang comes from the Mach 1 family. Anyone familiar with Ford Mustang lineage has likely heard the name 鈥淓leanor鈥?before. The Mustang Eleanor billing is most famous these days for its appearance in the 2000 Remake of Gone in Sixty Seconds, but the nameplate made its cinematic debut in the 1974 original. H.B. Halicki directed and starred in the movie, but the modified 1971 fastback known as Eleanor is what people remember most about the film. Speaking of the 1970s, the Mach 1 also made an appearance in the James Bond movie Diamonds Are Forever. Cars are always a big theme of Bond movies, and Sean Connery proudly displays his 1971 Mach 1 with a 429 Cobra Jet engine in this action-packed classic.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

In 1967 Elie Kheder left his native Egypt in search of the American dream. He settled in California and began enjoying the good life. Kheder bought a small foreign car, but when it was damaged in an accident he did not have it repaired. Instead, he traded it in on a new 1970 Mustang Mach 1. This was back in the day when a customer could actually order a new car with individualized specifications. In the autumn of 1969 the Ford dealership in Redwood City, Calif., was happy to accept Kheder鈥檚 order for a 1970 Mustang. Kheder ordered a car equipped with power brakes, power steering, AM/FM radio, extra wide tires and air conditioning. When choosing a color he opted for black 鈥?inside and out. 鈥淚 thought I would be very sharp in a black car,鈥?he says. 4,200 when all the extra cost optional equipment was added to the total.

By the first part of November 1969 the personalized Mustang had arrived at the dealership. 200 for the upgraded tires. I refused and was determined to walk out of the agency. I demanded my deposit back,鈥?Kheder says. The salesman went to talk to his manager and Kheder, waiting in the showroom, heard the manager scream at the salesman, 鈥淲hat am I going to do with a black car with a black interior and an air conditioner? Kheder reports that the chastised salesman returned, accepted the original offer, and after paying the balance, the new owner drove out in his new black Mustang, riding on a 108-inch wheelbase. Records indicate that Kheder鈥檚 Mach 1 is one of 40,970 such Mustang models produced during that model year. On the long engine hood is a cosmetic air scoop. From the leading edge of the hood all the way back to the windshield is a 2-foot-wide strip of matte-finish black to enhance the racer image of the car. Near each front corner of the hood are hood pins to keep the hood securely closed at high speeds.

The 300-horsepower, 351-cubic-inch Cleveland V-8 engine is capable of providing more than adequate torque to turn the rear drive wheels. From a dead stop in his car, Kheder explains that the driver鈥檚 timing has to be perfect 鈥?or the powerful Mustang can get out of hand because the clutch is so strong. Three years after buying the Mustang Kheder was wed. 鈥淚 got married and went on a honeymoon driving that car from northern California all the way to San Diego in southern California and back.鈥?He says his bride, Mona, enjoys riding in the high-back bucket seats. In 1997, with a throaty growl tumbling out of the dual exhausts of the Mustang, Kheder took his wife to the hospital where a son, Michael, was born. A few days later, the infant got his first ride in a Mustang on the way home. As the years rolled by the Ford would occasionally receive minor dings, which Kheder quickly had repaired. Both bumpers were replaced in the early 1990s when Kheder had his car resprayed in the original black hue. The Mustang needs a large fuel tank because Kheder says the four-barrel carburetor that feeds the engine is thirsty. He says that since it was new the Mach 1 has delivered about 8 to 10 miles per gallon. As the still strong engine approached the 100,000-mile mark in 1994 Kheder had the engine overhauled with the goal of improving gas mileage. The rebuild was complete, but the engine remains as thirsty as it ever was. Kheder has put about 20,000 miles on the rebuilt engine. Since then the Mustang spends most days tucked away in Kheder鈥檚 garage beneath a protective car cover. He regularly exercises his car in order to keep all the juices flowing 鈥?both his and the Mustang鈥檚.

He even attached exterior sheetmetal and four wheels. Ash later confessed that his team was partly inspired by the likes of Jaguar, Rolls-Royce, and Mercedes. The posh Ghia interior, with its wood-tone dash accents and luxury carpeting, fit with Iacocca's vision of Mustang II as "a little jewel". Unlike the massive, heavily sculptured twin-cowl instrument panels of 1969-73, the Mustang II panel was dominated by a simple large oblong directly ahead of the driver. This put all controls close at hand, yet still had room for all necessary warning lights and instruments. Surprisingly, the latter included a standard tachometer, temperature gauge, and ammeter. Seats were initially covered in pleated cloth, vinyl, or optional leather -- unusually plush for a small car. They had no rake adjustment, cited as a literal sore point by some road-testers, but were definitely more comfortable than previous Mustang seats. Rear legroom was limited, but the new car was seen as being used primarily by one or two adults who would sit in the front. Back-seat room would be sufficient only for a couple of small children or for an adult passenger to be comfortable for a short time. Another echo of Ford's first pony car.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Automatic 3 speed transmission. Painted factory Grabber Blue with Black hood stripe. Black Clarion Knit / Corinthian Vinyl Hi-back bucket seat interior with center console and rear fold down seats. Power front disc brakes. Power steering. Flowmaster dual exhaust with manifolds and Chrome exhaust tips. Edelbrock intake / valve covers / air cleaner. Holley carburetor. Chrome dress kit. Stabalizer bar. Chrome raditor to front core support cover. Mustang wood-grain steering wheel. Wood-grain dash, center console, and door panel trim. New Dakota Digital VHX Silver Alloy with Blue display gauges. Dakota Digital Analog Clock. Padded dash. Remote driver-side mirror. Custom Autosound AM/FM stereo. Dual painted sports mirrors. Front / Rear spoiler. Rear window louvers. Hood scoop. Hood pins. 14鈥?Magnum 500 wheels with BFGoodrich Radial T/A鈥檚. Comes with Marti Report proving to be a True Mach 1 Mustang. This vehicle has been inspected by an A&E Classic Cars and includes additional services. I am interested in this vehicle. Please contact me at your earliest convenience.

A correct Philco AM radio sits in front of the cars chrome shifter which is topped by a correct wood finished Mustang shift knob and is housed in a correct wood trimmed console. Even the seat belts have been restored to new condition and along with the optional Rim Blow steering wheel, chrome accessory knobs and completely new door panels provide a fresh and nicely detailed appearance. Behind the interior, a completely restored trunk includes a correct trunk mat and correct lid decals. And, like most 60s era Mustangs, the driving environment in this Mach 1 is first rate proving that Ford definitely had some of the best interior designers in the business. Documentation included with the sale of this investment grade Mustang is a copy of the cars original title and two copies of the cars Marti Auto Works report. If you're a fan of Ford performance, you know that Mach 1s are exceptional bargains that deliver big-block thrills at an unmatched price point. This 1969 Mach 1 is the perfect car to show and enjoy with no worries. Take care of it, maintain it, keep it looking great, and it will easily hold its value while you have a ton of fun. A fully restored big block 4-speed Mustang that's wrapped in some of Fords best styling and covered in awesome Black jade Green paint? What's not to love?

720 mph at sea level I always thought the Mach I Mustang name was kinda hokey. Only time will tell if you are right or wrong. I think it is certainly worth the try by Ford. The issue we have today is that one name really dominates the EV market mindshare - and that's Tesla. They own the cognitive space in the general market when it comes to Electric vehicles. Ford is trying to break into this space - and they are using the best tool in their arsenal - and that's using an affordable aspirational name. That depends on the execution. If they believe that the car itself is good enough - and they are proven to be right - this might be a very smart move by Ford. Calling it something from way back in the day like a E-Galaxie or Fairlane really does not buy they any mindshare. Even if it fails as an EV - and they revert course to have only coupe, ICE 'classic' Mustangs might be a good thing for them - as Coke sales jumped after they retreated from the New Coke debacle.

Yeah the big problem is "Mustang" has a negative connotation for a lot of people, both the kinds of people who seek out Electric Vehicles and those who want high tech. Also you have the negative connotation of the Mustang faithful of using their name on an electric car. Remember when they were going to call the Probe the Mustang. An electric car badged as a Mustang is just going to make the coal rolling bros want to roll coals on it and the actual Mustang owners give it the finger as they pass by. As I said earlier it's as cynical as Mazda making a CX-3 EV and calling it a Miata. Just come up with a new name, how hard can that be, or use a better name from the past. WAY better than Mustang for this car. Isn't this just a part of Ford's move to limit itself to just a couple of models for cars and then make a crapton of trucks and SUV's?

Now, everything not a truck will be a mustang, right? 2004 Miata - Sunlight silver metallic with blue leather. I have about as much culture as a petri dish on the Sun. So, your objection is not the size difference, but that Porsche did it gradually where Ford is doing it now quickly? Not a big deal at all. People that loves the Mustang coupe will continue to buy it, some people that love the way it looks and assign a certain idea of sportiness to the Mustang name will be attracted to the new EV Mustang. Storm in a teacup (or old man yelling at clouds) situation imho. It is just Ford adjusting what they can sell as sporty usable to today's world. That's all it is. I'm sorry but as others have pointed out your argument is ridiculous. 2 format) not slap the name on a format they are already making a bunch of models of. I know you are an Alfa guy, are you saying if Alfa slapped the GTV name on the Stelvio that would be ok? MY GOD MAN they came up with a new name for a new vehicle in a new format, how hard could this be for Ford. I'm pretty sure Alfa is not going to slap GTV on an upcoming Electric version of the Stelvio. So, your objection is not the size difference, but that Porsche did it gradually where Ford is doing it now quickly? Not a big deal at all. People that loves the Mustang coupe will continue to buy it, some people that love the way it looks and assign a certain idea of sportiness to the Mustang name will be attracted to the new EV Mustang. Storm in a teacup (or old man yelling at clouds) situation imho. It is just Ford adjusting what they can sell as sporty usable to today's world. That's all it is. Surprised they don't call it a Taurus.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Number鈥檚 matching 4-owner 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 M-Code powered by its original legendary 351 Cleveland motor putting out 300 h.p. Current mileage on the odometer shows 117,000 miles but the car was restored approximately 20,000 miles ago in 2000 by the 3rd owner (receipts for engine rebuild are included). Current owner purchased the car in 2009 and has only put 6,000 miles on the Ford. Original wide ratio top loader 4-speed is backed by the original 9鈥?Ford differential with traction-lock and 3.25:1 gears. Interior has been reupholstered including the fold-down back seat, and new headliner. All factory gauges work including the clock. This Mach 1 came from the factory without the shaker hood. A letter stating that the original owner had the dealership paint and install the shaker assembly is included. Also included is the original factory invoice, engine tag, and Marti report. To the owner鈥檚 knowledge, dating back to the total rebuild, there was no bodywork performed on the car when it was painted the original Wimbledon White. No rust, scratches, or bubbling are showing anywhere. Some of the upgrades the current owner added include: the Vintage Air heat and A/C; Pertronics electronic ignition; Magnum 500 wheels with B.F. Goodrich radials (5 years ago); new factory style radiator with and extra core added; complete brake servicing less than 2 years ago; rebuilt original Autolite Carburetor; custom car cover; and a Kenwood radio/cassette player w/ dual speakers. 1 being perfect) and has won multiple awards at various shows in the mid-Atlantic. There would be no hesitation to drive this car anywhere.

Despite Ford's promises to incorporate hybrid technology into the Mustang by 2020, as-of September 2019 we're officially giving up hope on a hybrid Mustang. Though this news is likely sad for anyone who was looking forward to a Mustang with e-torque, there's some good news. It would seem that the push for hybridization has been replaced with a desire to go electric instead. Below is information to counter many of the myths that have persisted about electric vehicles as well as everything we knew about the now-canceled hybrid Mustang. For more Mustang News, including updates on the 2020 Mustang, be sure to subscribe to our newsletter! Mustang enthusiasts have certainly been skeptical of any attempt to hybridize or electrify the Mustang, and they're hardly alone. There are a variety of misconceptions about electric vehicles that have certainly slowed their popularity. Ford is working to clear up some of these rumors in advance of their mostly-electric line-up.

With a large percentage of the United States spending at least part of the year under a snowy and icy layer, it makes sense for this to be a top concern. Honestly though, people worry entirely too much about this. Most cars can go well in the snow provided they're equipped with snow tires. Electric vehicles actually tend to go better in the snow because of the immediate torque that they're capable of. An electric AWD vehicle would be more than equipped to handle the snow, and could probably even embarrass some traditionally fueled SUVs in the process. Rember, unlike combustion engines which have to reach a certain RPM to really come into their torque curve, electric motors are capable of torque from the first touch of the gas pedal. This is actually a pretty logical myth, given that cold is one of the top battery-killers. Fortunately, it also is untrue.

While an electric vehicle is less efficient in the snow, that's true of combustion engines as well. The cold doesn't appear to be any worse for electric vehicles than it is for traditional ones. It is likely you won't get as much range as you get in sunnier weather, but for most people, it won't be enough to notice. Formula E is the equivalent of Formula One, but with electric vehicles. Formula E cars can hit 174 MPH, which is more than enough to get a speeding ticket, and hopefully much faster than you're traveling on the highway. McLaren鈥檚 P1, Ferrari鈥檚 LaFerrari, and Porsche鈥檚 918 Spyder all have more than 900 horsepower. These hybrids are capable of reaching these outrageous specs by utilizing hybrid technology's capacity for power in addition to fuel economy. Sometimes referred to as 鈥渉ypercars鈥? these supercars use hybrid technology to receive power from both a gas-powered engine and an electric motor simultaneously, rather than one and then the other as traditional hybrids have functioned. Towing capacity is primarily determined by torque and the weight of the towing vehicle.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

A pony car that really pushed all the buttons as the 1960s drew to a close was the Mustang Mach 1, a solid high-performance beast with just the right touches of racer styling. The signature rear-window louvers were a brave addition that launched an aftermarket frenzy for owners of lesser Mustangs and other sporty cars. The Pick of the Day is a 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 fastback coupe that the seller claims is a fully authenticated car with low mileage and in great condition. 鈥淭his is a true 鈥楳鈥?code car and we have the Marti Report 鈥?to verify it,鈥?the Columbus, Ohio, classic car dealer says. 鈥淭he drivetrain consists of a 351 Cleveland with an automatic transmission and a 2.75 gear ratio that will allow freeway travel with ease. The sound out of the dual Flowmasters sounds magnificent. The yellow Mach 1 is equipped with a shaker hood and rally mirrors, front and rear spoilers, automatic transmission, Ford chrome rally wheels with BF Goodrich T/A radial tires, black bucket seats and a walnut steering wheel. The seller notes the casting date of November 9, 1969, for the big-block V8, which is fed by a Holly 600 carburetor. 34,995, although a prospective buyer will have to ferret out the details of the car鈥檚 history from the dealer. Whether the car is an original, low-mileage survivor or a restored Mach 1, its style and performance are sure to put a smile on the face of the next owner.

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Now available by The Motor Masters is a 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 for sale. This 1969 Mustang Mach 1 R Code 428 Super Cobra Jet is a special order version, with approximately 35,421 original miles. It is a collectible and very rare Mustang. Originally built April 30th, 1969, it was restored in 2006 and has always been kept in a temperature controlled environment. During the restoration process, the original engine was professionally rebuilt to factory specifications. Every one of the powertrain components are also original; differential, oil cooler, shaker assembly, heat shield, s-tube, smog equipment and exhaust manifolds, and the original transmission has been rebuilt. The motor has all the correct SCJ parts including harmonic balancer, counter weight, cylinder heads, piston, crankshaft, and connecting rods. This rare 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 runs, handles and performs as if it were new. The following equipped options are; 4 speed close-ratio transmission, 428 SCJ Drag Pack with a 鈥淲鈥?code 4.30:1 Traction-Lok rear differential, 鈥淪haker Hood鈥? power steering, power front disc brakes, and AM radio. This SCJ Mach 1 is one of very few that came with factory power steering and power disc brakes. The exterior paint color is the original 鈥淪ilver Jade鈥?paint color, which is in excellent condition. The bright trim, glass, interior trim and upholstery are also in extremely good shape. It needs nothing to be a great weekend toy, as well as local show winner. This Mach 1 is very unique! It is one of four Mach 1鈥檚 ordered by the same dealer as a special promotion, and shipped directly to Thompson Raceway in Thompson, Ohio (Note the documentation on the Marti Report.). 139,500 (Source CPI Sept-Oct 2018). Own this one at a better value price!

The optional air conditioner for 1969/1970 Mustangs would include adjustable cooling vents installed in the center of the cushioned top of the factory dash, facing the passengers above the original radio location. That meant there was a hole in the steel dash frame behind the cushioning. I cut out a hole in the dash cushion matching that possible for the vent, and installed a tape player there instead. The tape player (and factory dash) was therefore present in Shadow prior to Too close to the bone, and through Heartbreaker. At some point after Heartbreaker I replaced the factory steering wheel with an aftermarket wheel which was a bit smaller in diameter. The second wheel's outer ring was well cushioned, and the wheel utilized a simple central horn button.Three metal spokes spread from center to outer ring. All the exposed metal was chromed. It looked much like the picture to right. A major reason for the wheel change was the original rim-touch activation of the factory horn stopped working.

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

This lifelong California Mach-1 was sold new in Bakersfield, CA before its transformation into the fire breathing Pro-Touring car it is today. The restoration, which is now 6 years old, has a timeless appearance and serious performance capabilities! Starting with a strip down to bare metal, this restoration systematically addressed the car from top to bottom. The car features all new bodywork and a beautiful base/clear respray in all black paint. The Mustang has restored trim, all new rubber and good condition glass. The undercarriage was refinished in matt black and is easy to clean and maintain. The engine, built by R&R Automotive Engineering, a machine shop in Covina, CA, is a high end build comprised of an all star set of components. The motor is internally balanced and was dyno tuned and tested on an engine dyno upon completion. It made a stout 530 HP and 536 TQ on the engine dyno which translates to an absolute blast out on the road!

The pro-built Holley carb is extremely crisp and responsive to input and is limber throughout the RPM ranges. The exhaust flows out through a set of ceramic coated, stainless headers into a 2.5鈥?exhaust which exits a custom rear valance. Lightweight 8mm, 2.020 in. The transmission is a brand new Tremec Performance T-56 with McCleod Custom Street Twin clutch and an aluminum flywheel. The clutch is housed in a Lakewood Bellhousing and power is driven through a custom driveshaft to a Ford 9鈥?rear end with 3.73 posi gears and Currie axles. The handling characteristics of the car are excellent, thanks to a Negative Roll front suspension kit from Global West. The kit uses tubular control arms, adjustable strut rods, Billet shock tower mounts and QA1 shocks on all 4 corners. Out back, you鈥檒l find Global West reverse eye springs and Cal Trac bars. The car has quick turn in and hugs the turns like a champ. The car is properly aligned and ready for whatever you throw its way. The steering feel is nice and tight thanks to a Flaming River rack and pinion set up. The interior of this Mustang is all business with the Cerullo buckets, Simpson harnesses, Autometer Gauges, and of course the rear seat delete. Stiffening things up is an Autopower roll cage with accompanying harness bar. It鈥檚 not all race car inside though. A Classic Auto Air system keeps temps at bay and plenty of sound deadening keep the ride fairly quiet.

For example, Mustang II shared the Pinto's rack-and-pinion steering but mounted it differently, again to minimize shock, and offered optional power assist (which Pinto did not at the time). At the rear, Mustang leaf springs were two inches longer than Pinto's, and shock absorbers were staggered as in previous high-performance Mustangs. Spring rates were computer-calculated to match each particular car's equipment and weight. The Ghia notchback, for example, came with very soft settings, while the optional competition suspension had the stiffest springs, along with a thicker front antiroll bar, a rear bar, and Gabriel adjustable shock absorbers. The 1974 Mustang was available with V-6 or four-cylinder power. Ford President Lee Iacocca masterminded the Mustang II, creating a smaller, more fuel-efficient car to compete with sporty imports. Iacocca had eliminated the straight-line six-cylinder engine in favor of a more compact V-6, and per his edict, engineers gave no thought to providing a V-8 engine, a break with Mustang tradition -- and something Ford would soon regret. No V-8 was offered on the initial 1974 Ford Mustang. Initial engine choices comprised a new 2.3-liter (140-cubic-inch) single-overhead-cam inline four-cylinder and a 2.8-liter enlargement of the Capri's overhead-valve V-6.

The four, sometimes called the "Lima" engine after the Lima, Ohio, plant that supplied it, was the first American-built engine designed to metric dimensions. Supplied only with dual exhausts, the V-6 was optional for any Mustang II save the Mach 1 hatchback, where it was standard. Like early 2.0-liter Pinto fours, it was imported from Ford's West German subsidiary in Cologne. Mustang II offered four basic models, shown here as pictured on the back cover of the 1974 sales brochure. The Mustang II's standard four-speed gearbox was basically the four-speed unit from the British Ford Cortina as used in the Pinto but strengthened to handle the Mustang's more powerful engines. 212). Brakes were usefully upgraded to standard 9.3-inch front discs and 9 x 1.75-inch rear drums. Predictably, most Mustang IIs exhibited "American" ride and handling characteristics. 299 extra on other models), but no '74 Mustang II was Sixties speedy. As if to signal the reduced performance, the trademark running-horse emblem became a less muscular steed that seemed to be cantering. It was created by interior designer Charles Keresztes, inspired by the work of noted Western artist Frederic Remington.