1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Description

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The Ford Mustang Mach 1 — first introduced in August 1968 for the 1969 model year — took the place of the GT and was designed to bridge the gap between the standard Mustang and the high-performance Shelby models. The first Mach 1 featured a sleek SportsRoof fastback coupe body with a unique hood scoop, racing-style mirrors, and a special rear deck spoiler. The interior was equally impressive, with high-back bucket seats, wood-grain accents, and a sports steering wheel. Under the hood, the Mach 1 could be had with a range of powerful V8 engines. 

Thanks to its combination of straight-line acceleration and NASCAR-inspired handling, the 1969 Mustang Mach 1 quickly gained a reputation for its speed and agility, making it a favorite among performance enthusiasts and solidifying its status as an iconic muscle car. Today, the Mach 1 continues to be one of the most iconic and sought-after Mustangs, especially those that hail from the model’s inaugural year, as this one does. 

Highlights 

• Finished in Wimbledon White paint over black vinyl Interior 

• Powered by a 351 cu-in Windsor V8 with Holley Sniper fuel injection

• FMX three-speed automatic transmission 

• The chassis number (9T02H186487) decodes as: 

  • 9 – 1969 model year 

  • T – Metuchen, New Jersey, assembly plant 

  • 02 – Mustang Fastback 

  • H – 351 cu-in, 2bbl V8 (now fuel injected)

  • 186487 – Sequential production number 

• The data plate decodes as: 

  • Body: 63C – 2dr Mach 1 Fastback Hi-Back 

  • Paint: M5 – Wimbledon White 

  • Trim: 3A – Black vinyl 

  • Date: 020 – 20 February 

  • DSO: 13 – New York 

  • Axle: 6 – 3.00:1 standard differential 

  • Trans: X – FMX automatic transmission 

Features 

• Upgrades during current ownership: 

  • New oil pan 

  • New alternator 

  • New water pump 

  • New radiator and electric fan  

  • Disc brake conversion kit 

  • Power brake kit 

  • Borgensen power steering upgrade 

  • Holley Sniper fuel injection 

  • MSD electronic ignition system 

  • 355 positraction rear end 

  • Ididit tilt steering column 

  • All new front steering system 

  • Floor pan replaced 

  • Torque boxes replaced  

• Woodgrain dash and door panels 

• Wood-trimmed steering wheel 

• Driver-focused instrument cluster includes 120 mph speedometer/odometer and gauges for alternator, fuel/coolant temperature, and oil pressure 

• Center-mounted vacuum and temp gauges (installed but not hooked up to engine) 

• Analog clock 

• Goodyear Eagle ST tires  

Known Imperfections 

• Multiple paint chips, scratches, and scuffs on the original paint, commensurate with the age of the vehicle 

• Odometer does not work 

Included 

• Four additional wheels 

• Extra parts including all original frontend parts 

Ownership History  

The Indiana consignor of this 1969 Ford Mustang Mach 1 purchased it in 2018.