1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1

Description

OFFERED WITHOUT RESERVE

The original Ford Mustang Mach 1 (offered between 1969 and 1973) stands as an iconic representation of American automotive performance during a golden era. With a bold and aggressive design, the Mach 1 exuded power and speed. Its prominent front grille, distinctive side stripes, and a functional shaker hood scoop not only added to its visual appeal but also enhanced its aerodynamics and engine performance. These attributes, along with a range of potent V8 engines, made the 1970 Mustang Mach 1 a sought-after choice for car enthusiasts and a dominant force on both the street and the track. Over the years, its legacy has only grown, solidifying its place in the pantheon of classic American automobiles and as the perfect foundation for a resto-mod built around the ethos that, “There is no replacement for displacement.”

Highlights

• Offered from the V&S Collection

• An original “63C” code Mustang Mach 1 two-door Sportsroof

• Currently fitted with a 557 cu-in big block “Street Fighter” engine with “Track Dominator” upgrade dynoed at reported 622 horsepower and 646 lb-ft of torque

  • Built in 2000 by Los Angeles-based Coast High Performance

  • “Blue Thunder” Aluminum cylinder heads with Stage III porting

  • Forged flat top pistons

  • Eagle H-Beam connecting rods, ARP rod bolts

  • Custom high modular stroker crank (4.5 inch)

  • Custom 11.1 compression ratio said to be able to run on pump gas

  • Hydraulic roller cam / lifter upgrade

  • Fuelled by eight individual 48 IDE Weber carburetors

• Tremec TKO-600 five-speed transmission

• Featured in the September 2002 edition of Popular Hot Rodding

• Best of Show Winner at New England Speedway Tasca Ford Show

• 15 inch American Racing Torq Thrust billet wheels, 7 inch front, 10 inch rear

• Fresh BFGoodrich Radial TA tires installed August 2023

• Finished in PPG Dandelion Yellow over a black interior

• Custom fabricated hood with Fessler billet hood hinges

• August 2023 service in preparation for the sale ($6,600) includes a fuel pump replacement, Weber carburetor removal, cleaning, and rebuild, fresh fuel, ignition overhaul including a new MSD Ford Racing distributor and plugs, tune, a new battery, oil change and filter, brake fluid flush, AC system diagnosis, and four new BF Goodrich Radial T/A tires with a final road test and carburetor tune.

Features

• Originally fitted with a 351 cu-in, 300 horsepower “M” code, 4-venturi carburetor (4V) engine

• 3.55 final drive ratio

• Island Empire aluminum driveshaft

• Currie 35 spline performance axle shafts

• Hurst line lock

• Kook's custom headers, X-pipe, stainless steel mufflers, and dual 3 inch tailpipes

• Front coilover custom A-arms

• Rod & Custom Motorsports front 4x2 frame

• Four-wheel disc brakes

• Rack and pinion steering

• Coilover suspension

• Pro-Car rally front bucket seats

• Classic Instruments gauges

• Leather-wrapped billet steering wheel and IDIDIT tilt column

• Alpine stereo system with iPod connection, six speakers, subwoofer, and amplifier

• Vintage Air and heat system

Known Imperfections

• Various paint chips, scratches

• Exhaust soot stains on the rear valance and rear bumper

• The air conditioning blows cool, not cold. due to older AC lines

Included

• A digital copy of its Marti Report

• Three history file binders from the beginning of the build

• Build photos

• Paperwork from August 2023 detailing over $6,600 in parts and servicing in preparation for sale

• Yellow custom car cover

Ownership History

Produced at Ford’s Metuchen plant in Edison, New Jersey in October 1969, this Mach 1 was originally constructed with a 351 cu-in, 300 horsepower “M” code engine and a three-speed transmission. In 1994 it was acquired by Bill Mensinger of Derry, New Hampshire, and by the early 2000s it was restored by Mensinger as a resto-mod style build in Dandelion Yellow. Featured in period magazines, paperwork indicated that it traded hands within collector car circles before being acquired by the consignor in 2015 to become a valued part of their collection and an excellent example of classic American resto-mod performance.

Additional Notes

A Broad Arrow Group Car Specialist is working as an agent on behalf of the owner of this vehicle. Contact: Ramsey Potts Phone: 912.508.4096 email: rpotts@hagerty.com