Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/Craigslist
Say what you want about Mach 1, but nobody can deny its performance appetite makes the Mustang even more intriguing. After all, there's a good reason for killing off the Mustang GT after the debut of the Mach 1.
The new model was selling so well that Ford had no reason to keep the GT around for any longer. The Mustang GT got the axe after the 1969 model year when its sales couldn't reach 5,400 units. For comparison, the Mach 1 was a superstar, with its 1969 sales getting close to 72,500 units.
The 1970 model year witnessed the debut of several styling refinements for the Mach 1, including dual-beam headlight updates, new bucket seats, and new side and rear badges.
The engine lineup also received multiple updates. The 390 (6.4-liter) 4-barrel was no longer available, but the 428 (7.0-liter) remained the top option with 335 horsepower.
The 351 Cleveland replaced the Windsor, becoming the most common choice for this model year.
The 1970 Mustang Mach 1 that someone posted on Craigslist earlier this week comes with a 351. It's the original unit that shipped with the car, though its condition is unknown. Based on the photos, it might no longer be alive, especially because the seller claims the Mach 1 has been sitting for "quite some time." No further specifics were provided, so if you buy this Mach 1, bring a good mechanic to decipher everything under the hood.
Unfortunately, the potato-quality photos won't allow you to thoroughly check every little part of the car, but you can see the rust in the floor pans and the trunk. As a result, the buyer should be ready for major patches, though I'd rather go for new pans altogether. The interior exhibits critical damage, too. The headliner is ripped, and the dash needs urgent fixes.
It's unclear if the car is still entirely original and complete, so if you plan to bring it back to factory specifications, you'll have to ask for more information. You should look for the specific Mach 1 upgrades, as most abandoned examples served as donors for other projects. The hood scoop is a highly desirable part, and it seems to be missing on this 1970 Mach – or at least, that's what I can tell from these horrible photos.
The selling price makes perfect sense for the Mach 1's rough shape, suggesting the engine also struggles with mechanical problems. Finding a period-correct 351 shouldn't be too hard if the existing engine can't be fixed.
The owner is willing to let this Mach 1 go for $4,000. You can find it in Arvada, close to Denver, if you want to see everything in person – which I strongly advise, especially considering the potato-quality images.
The 1970 model year witnessed the debut of several styling refinements for the Mach 1, including dual-beam headlight updates, new bucket seats, and new side and rear badges.
The engine lineup also received multiple updates. The 390 (6.4-liter) 4-barrel was no longer available, but the 428 (7.0-liter) remained the top option with 335 horsepower.
The 351 Cleveland replaced the Windsor, becoming the most common choice for this model year.
The 1970 Mustang Mach 1 that someone posted on Craigslist earlier this week comes with a 351. It's the original unit that shipped with the car, though its condition is unknown. Based on the photos, it might no longer be alive, especially because the seller claims the Mach 1 has been sitting for "quite some time." No further specifics were provided, so if you buy this Mach 1, bring a good mechanic to decipher everything under the hood.
Unfortunately, the potato-quality photos won't allow you to thoroughly check every little part of the car, but you can see the rust in the floor pans and the trunk. As a result, the buyer should be ready for major patches, though I'd rather go for new pans altogether. The interior exhibits critical damage, too. The headliner is ripped, and the dash needs urgent fixes.
It's unclear if the car is still entirely original and complete, so if you plan to bring it back to factory specifications, you'll have to ask for more information. You should look for the specific Mach 1 upgrades, as most abandoned examples served as donors for other projects. The hood scoop is a highly desirable part, and it seems to be missing on this 1970 Mach – or at least, that's what I can tell from these horrible photos.
The selling price makes perfect sense for the Mach 1's rough shape, suggesting the engine also struggles with mechanical problems. Finding a period-correct 351 shouldn't be too hard if the existing engine can't be fixed.
The owner is willing to let this Mach 1 go for $4,000. You can find it in Arvada, close to Denver, if you want to see everything in person – which I strongly advise, especially considering the potato-quality images.
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