Photo: eBay seller nomadflyer
Ford launched the Mach 1 in 1969, and it immediately made an impact on the carmaker's sales. The Mustang GT, which until that point was a successful model, became a redundant presence in the United States, as everybody wanted the new Mach 1.
Its sales dropped to 5,396 units in 1969, whereas the Mach 1, despite being in its first year on the market, shipped nearly 72,500 units.
Ford eventually made the right call and killed off the GT, focusing entirely on the new cool kid on the block. The Mach 1 was originally available only on the fastback, getting a Windsor 351 2-barrel as standard and three other V8s as optional: 351 Cleveland, 390 FE, and 428 Cobra Jet.
The Mach 1 posted on eBay by seller nomadflyer rolled off the assembly lines with a Windsor, with the same matching numbers drivetrain still in the car.
It's currently at its third owner, but the seller says the vehicle spent many years in the same family. It's the reason it's still mostly original, though some parts have already been replaced either throughout its life or recently as part of regular maintenance.
Painted in Jade Black, the Mach 1 needs a full respray, but it's not a surprise. The car was and still is a project, and despite receiving critical repairs to start, run, and drive, it needs many urgent fixes. Beginning with the rust, that is.
The car will require a lot of metal work, starting with the undersides. They're not clean, but nobody expected them to be, so you'll have to deal with the rust to protect the metal. The body is original, but the hood is no longer the original. You'll need new floors and probably other panels too.
The owner has already taken care of the mechanical parts, so the shocks, the brakes, the fuel tank, the master cylinder, and other parts were replaced in 2018. The engine was gone through in 2008 and "is very healthy," with the car starting, running, and driving correctly. The owner says they added 3,000 miles since 2018, so the Mach 1 is more or less ready for a short drive around the neighborhood.
The interior looks delicious, and many things you see in the photos are original, including the carpet. It will require a good wash, but it doesn't pose any particular challenges to return to a tip-top shape.
The bidding for this Mach 1 started earlier this week, and the top offer is now $9,800. The car received 31 bids, and considering the owner did not enable a reserve, it's a matter of time until it finds a new home.
Before you ask, the Mach 1 looks like the real deal – you can see the 63C code on the door plate in the photo gallery.
Ford eventually made the right call and killed off the GT, focusing entirely on the new cool kid on the block. The Mach 1 was originally available only on the fastback, getting a Windsor 351 2-barrel as standard and three other V8s as optional: 351 Cleveland, 390 FE, and 428 Cobra Jet.
The Mach 1 posted on eBay by seller nomadflyer rolled off the assembly lines with a Windsor, with the same matching numbers drivetrain still in the car.
It's currently at its third owner, but the seller says the vehicle spent many years in the same family. It's the reason it's still mostly original, though some parts have already been replaced either throughout its life or recently as part of regular maintenance.
Painted in Jade Black, the Mach 1 needs a full respray, but it's not a surprise. The car was and still is a project, and despite receiving critical repairs to start, run, and drive, it needs many urgent fixes. Beginning with the rust, that is.
The car will require a lot of metal work, starting with the undersides. They're not clean, but nobody expected them to be, so you'll have to deal with the rust to protect the metal. The body is original, but the hood is no longer the original. You'll need new floors and probably other panels too.
The owner has already taken care of the mechanical parts, so the shocks, the brakes, the fuel tank, the master cylinder, and other parts were replaced in 2018. The engine was gone through in 2008 and "is very healthy," with the car starting, running, and driving correctly. The owner says they added 3,000 miles since 2018, so the Mach 1 is more or less ready for a short drive around the neighborhood.
The interior looks delicious, and many things you see in the photos are original, including the carpet. It will require a good wash, but it doesn't pose any particular challenges to return to a tip-top shape.
The bidding for this Mach 1 started earlier this week, and the top offer is now $9,800. The car received 31 bids, and considering the owner did not enable a reserve, it's a matter of time until it finds a new home.
Before you ask, the Mach 1 looks like the real deal – you can see the 63C code on the door plate in the photo gallery.
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