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Ford had three performance-oriented versions of the Mustang in showrooms in 1968. The list included the GT, the Shelby GT350, and the GT500. But that didn't stop the company from unleashing three more for the following model year.
1969 saw the arrival of the Boss models, both developed for homologation purposes. The Boss 302 homologated the Mustang for SCCA Trans-Am racing, while the Boss 429 homologated the 429-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Boss V8 engine for NASCAR. The pair was joined by the Mach 1.
Unlike the Boss versions, which came with unique drivetrain configurations, the Mach 1 was more of a performance package available with a variety of engines. Customers could choose between two versions of the 351-cubic-inch (5.8-liter) Windsor, the 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) FE, and the 428-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet.
But even though it lacked exclusivity under the hood, the Mach 1 came with a bespoke stripe package, a matte-black hood, competition suspension, a pop-open gas cap, a rear deck spoiler, and rear window louvers. The Mach 1 was an instant hit, moving 72,458 units in its first year on the market. That's 24% of the total 1969 Mustang production.
Although far from rare, the first-year Mach 1 is one of the most desirable Ford Mustangs from the era. While the Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet versions are quite expensive nowadays, the Windsor-powered versions remain affordable. There are plenty of solid survivors out there to restore. This Black Jade barn find is one of them.
Retired from public roads in 1987, this 'Stang spent a whopping 37 years in storage. It wasn't parked in a shabby barn but buried in boxes in a garage with a concrete floor. Fortunately, it emerged back into the light with no serious corrosion issues. The seller says it's a one-owner rig.
The muscle car is obviously far from perfect. The Black Jade paint has lost its luster, and the upper front fenders and the roof have heavy wear and tear. There's also a dent in the left-side front fender. The gold stripes are weathered, and the chrome needs polishing to pop back to life.
The cabin is in pretty solid condition, apart from the cracks on the dashboard and steering wheel. There is wear on both the seats and the door panels, but that's to be expected in a classic with an all-original interior. While the cabin hasn't been altered, there's no confirmation whether the paint is also original. Either way, this Mustang needs a respray.
This Mach 1 draws juice from a four-barrel 351 Windsor V8. Rated at 290 horsepower and 385 pound-feet (481 Nm) of torque when new, the M-code mill slotted below the entry-level two-barrel version and the 390 FE. The seller doesn't say whether it's a numbers-matching mill, but the powerplant runs. A four-speed manual transmission routes the oomph to the rear wheels.
If it's the kind of pony you'd restore, the Mach 1 awaits a new owner in Sunland, California. Pricing is set at $35,000 with "no trades" and no "low offers." That's a pretty penny for a non-Cobra Jet Mach 1 in this condition, but wilder things have happened. How much do you think it's worth?
Unlike the Boss versions, which came with unique drivetrain configurations, the Mach 1 was more of a performance package available with a variety of engines. Customers could choose between two versions of the 351-cubic-inch (5.8-liter) Windsor, the 390-cubic-inch (6.4-liter) FE, and the 428-cubic-inch (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet.
But even though it lacked exclusivity under the hood, the Mach 1 came with a bespoke stripe package, a matte-black hood, competition suspension, a pop-open gas cap, a rear deck spoiler, and rear window louvers. The Mach 1 was an instant hit, moving 72,458 units in its first year on the market. That's 24% of the total 1969 Mustang production.
Although far from rare, the first-year Mach 1 is one of the most desirable Ford Mustangs from the era. While the Cobra Jet and Super Cobra Jet versions are quite expensive nowadays, the Windsor-powered versions remain affordable. There are plenty of solid survivors out there to restore. This Black Jade barn find is one of them.
Retired from public roads in 1987, this 'Stang spent a whopping 37 years in storage. It wasn't parked in a shabby barn but buried in boxes in a garage with a concrete floor. Fortunately, it emerged back into the light with no serious corrosion issues. The seller says it's a one-owner rig.
The muscle car is obviously far from perfect. The Black Jade paint has lost its luster, and the upper front fenders and the roof have heavy wear and tear. There's also a dent in the left-side front fender. The gold stripes are weathered, and the chrome needs polishing to pop back to life.
The cabin is in pretty solid condition, apart from the cracks on the dashboard and steering wheel. There is wear on both the seats and the door panels, but that's to be expected in a classic with an all-original interior. While the cabin hasn't been altered, there's no confirmation whether the paint is also original. Either way, this Mustang needs a respray.
This Mach 1 draws juice from a four-barrel 351 Windsor V8. Rated at 290 horsepower and 385 pound-feet (481 Nm) of torque when new, the M-code mill slotted below the entry-level two-barrel version and the 390 FE. The seller doesn't say whether it's a numbers-matching mill, but the powerplant runs. A four-speed manual transmission routes the oomph to the rear wheels.
If it's the kind of pony you'd restore, the Mach 1 awaits a new owner in Sunland, California. Pricing is set at $35,000 with "no trades" and no "low offers." That's a pretty penny for a non-Cobra Jet Mach 1 in this condition, but wilder things have happened. How much do you think it's worth?
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