Grabber Green 1970 Ford Mustang Mach 1 Came Out Looking Like Wealth After Restoration

Unlike its 1969 counterpart, the 1970 model year Mustang came with no rear fender scoops, a flat taillight panel (as opposed to concave), and a single headlight design, which did indeed simplify things from a visual standpoint.

Still, to most of us, a drop in road presence should and will likely be perceived as a negative, but if we’re already dealing with a top spec like a Boss 302 or a Mach 1, you’ll likely be too busy constantly admiring the vehicle, to think about all the ways in which 1969 Mustangs were better.

Speaking of admiring Mustangs, how much would you say you fancy this particular 1970 Mach 1 example, currently busy getting auctioned off to the highest bidder?

It’s got a Grabber Green exterior with hood and rear fascia stripes, a hood scoop, front lip spoiler, a rear wing, chrome-finished bumpers, Mach 1 rocker moldings, rear window louvers, and a set of 15-inch Magnum 500-style wheels with 255/60 BFGoodrich Radial T/A tires. The car also comes with power steering and power-assisted discs at the front.

Inside the cabin, you’ll find black vinyl front bucket seats and a folding Sport Deck rear seat, faux wood trim on the dashboard, center console and door panels, plus rubber floor mats in the footwells. Meanwhile, amenities include air conditioning (working), a locking glove compartment, push-button radio, wind-up windows (work those triceps), and a three-spoke steering wheel mounted to a tilting column.

In terms of performance, this car’s fitted with a 351 ci Cleveland V8 unit, featuring a Holley carburetor, plus blue-finished air cleaner housing and valve covers. The engine is working alongside a three-speed automatic transmission and a custom exhaust system with a crossover pipe (installed recently).

As for power output, it’s safe to assume around 300 horsepower and 385 lb-ft of torque, although the seller didn’t provide a dyno chart, or any type of confirmation in the ad. Still, those are “safe bet” numbers when it comes to mildly modified 351 ci Cleveland V8 units from the 1970 model year.

Alternatives

Just recently, we showed you another 1970 Mach 1, with a white exterior and the exact same engine as this Grabber Green example. I think I like the latter a bit more, simply because the body color works really well with all the dark surfaces and accents. On the other hand, that white one was fully refurbished to the point where it literally looked good as new. It sold for $44,000.

Still, you can do even better by opting for a 1969MY Mach 1, such as this one wearing Black Jade – it ended up selling for $48,000.