Photo: Bogdan Popa/autoevolution/eBay seller jnest7
First-generation Mustangs are typically very compelling projects, especially when found in barns with everything original, a working engine, and a general shape that allows for an easy overhaul.
The 1969 M-code example I recently spotted on eBay is exactly the opposite but still receives everybody's love online. The pony received 13 bids only in the first hours of the auction and is likely to get more attention as it approaches the final seconds of the digital battle.
1969 was the year of change for the first-generation Mustang, getting not only styling refinements but also new engines. It also witnessed the debut of the famous Mach 1, the performance-focused model that enjoyed great success from its first months on the market. Ford sold close to 72,500 units only in 1969.
The base engine on the 1969 Mustang was the 250, rated at 155 horsepower, but most people picked one of the many V8 units for a boost of adrenaline behind the wheel. The base unit was the 302 with 210 horsepower, but the new 351 Windsor (replaced with Cleveland units in 1970) proved particularly popular. The 351 was available in two and four-barrel configurations, with the latter rated at 290 horsepower.
The same 4-barrel powerplant powers this barn-found 1969 Mustang, though the car exhibits so many changes that it's hard to believe the original engine is still a main selling point.
The Mustang rolled off the assembly lines with an automatic transmission but now flexes a manual unit. It sported a red-red combination, but the interior is now black. The floors and the frame rails are rusty, the body looks rough, and the cabin requires urgent repairs.
The most intriguing part is the Mach 1 tag. The seller says nothing about the Mach 1 legacy, but one of the photos shows the famous tag on the dashboard. Additionally, the car also flexes the famous hood scoop available on the 1969 Mach 1, though I still can't guarantee, based solely on these pics, that it's a genuine Mach 1.
The 1969 Mach 1 debuted with a 351 2-barrel as standard. The 4-barrel Windsor was optional, alongside other powerplants like the 428 Super Cobra Jet.
A look at the door tag, which the seller claims is still available, would help us determine if this is a Mach 1, as all models used code 63C for the first model years.
Despite all the obvious problems, the Mustang remains an intriguing find, most likely thanks to the mysterious Mach 1 tag. The bidding has reached $2,500, and considering that eBay seller jnest7 did not enable a reserve, the car should definitely find a new home when the auction ends. The vehicle is now parked in Plymouth, Ohio.
1969 was the year of change for the first-generation Mustang, getting not only styling refinements but also new engines. It also witnessed the debut of the famous Mach 1, the performance-focused model that enjoyed great success from its first months on the market. Ford sold close to 72,500 units only in 1969.
The base engine on the 1969 Mustang was the 250, rated at 155 horsepower, but most people picked one of the many V8 units for a boost of adrenaline behind the wheel. The base unit was the 302 with 210 horsepower, but the new 351 Windsor (replaced with Cleveland units in 1970) proved particularly popular. The 351 was available in two and four-barrel configurations, with the latter rated at 290 horsepower.
The same 4-barrel powerplant powers this barn-found 1969 Mustang, though the car exhibits so many changes that it's hard to believe the original engine is still a main selling point.
The Mustang rolled off the assembly lines with an automatic transmission but now flexes a manual unit. It sported a red-red combination, but the interior is now black. The floors and the frame rails are rusty, the body looks rough, and the cabin requires urgent repairs.
The most intriguing part is the Mach 1 tag. The seller says nothing about the Mach 1 legacy, but one of the photos shows the famous tag on the dashboard. Additionally, the car also flexes the famous hood scoop available on the 1969 Mach 1, though I still can't guarantee, based solely on these pics, that it's a genuine Mach 1.
The 1969 Mach 1 debuted with a 351 2-barrel as standard. The 4-barrel Windsor was optional, alongside other powerplants like the 428 Super Cobra Jet.
A look at the door tag, which the seller claims is still available, would help us determine if this is a Mach 1, as all models used code 63C for the first model years.
Despite all the obvious problems, the Mustang remains an intriguing find, most likely thanks to the mysterious Mach 1 tag. The bidding has reached $2,500, and considering that eBay seller jnest7 did not enable a reserve, the car should definitely find a new home when the auction ends. The vehicle is now parked in Plymouth, Ohio.
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