Photo: eBay seller bossnoc
It’s hard to find something to hate about the first-generation Mustang, not even when the car comes in a questionable condition and with several important parts missing.
Just check out the Mach 1 we have here. It is listed on eBay as a project car, though at further inspection, it becomes clear it’s a solid candidate for a thorough restoration.
The owner claims you’re checking out a real gem, as it’s one of close to 3,400 ’69 Mustangs coming with a 428 Cobra Jet engine. Still, as you’ll find out in a second, it’s actually missing the most important part: the engine itself. The drivetrain was removed at some point 41 years ago and never installed back in the car.
And what’s worse, nobody knows for sure where the engine and the transmission currently are so, should you be interested in a full restoration, finding another powerplant and gearbox should sit at the top of the priority list.
“In 1979, the owner was in the process of starting a mechanical refresh. He removed the motor and transmission and sent them to a machine shop (the family believes). Unfortunately, the owner passed away at the same time, and the whereabouts of the running gear went with him. The family never followed up with any machine shops, but they assume where the engine and trans went,” the owner explains in the listing on eBay.
The VIN (9F02R114963) indicates we’re looking at a ’69 Fastback Mach 1 equipped with the optional 428-ci (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet RA V8 unit developing 335 horsepower. The car was manufactured in Dearborn, Michigan.
As you can see in the photos here, the missing engine isn’t the only problem on this Mustang, as the new owner will also have to deal with occasional rust here and there. They’ll also need to install new floors, quarters, frame rails, and a taillight panel. On the other hand, the interior is said to be all original, and the car also comes with an original shaker hood.
As for the price, the car isn’t listed for auction, but with a fixed price. Whoever wants to take it home needs to pay $19,500 for it.
The owner claims you’re checking out a real gem, as it’s one of close to 3,400 ’69 Mustangs coming with a 428 Cobra Jet engine. Still, as you’ll find out in a second, it’s actually missing the most important part: the engine itself. The drivetrain was removed at some point 41 years ago and never installed back in the car.
And what’s worse, nobody knows for sure where the engine and the transmission currently are so, should you be interested in a full restoration, finding another powerplant and gearbox should sit at the top of the priority list.
“In 1979, the owner was in the process of starting a mechanical refresh. He removed the motor and transmission and sent them to a machine shop (the family believes). Unfortunately, the owner passed away at the same time, and the whereabouts of the running gear went with him. The family never followed up with any machine shops, but they assume where the engine and trans went,” the owner explains in the listing on eBay.
The VIN (9F02R114963) indicates we’re looking at a ’69 Fastback Mach 1 equipped with the optional 428-ci (7.0-liter) Cobra Jet RA V8 unit developing 335 horsepower. The car was manufactured in Dearborn, Michigan.
As you can see in the photos here, the missing engine isn’t the only problem on this Mustang, as the new owner will also have to deal with occasional rust here and there. They’ll also need to install new floors, quarters, frame rails, and a taillight panel. On the other hand, the interior is said to be all original, and the car also comes with an original shaker hood.
As for the price, the car isn’t listed for auction, but with a fixed price. Whoever wants to take it home needs to pay $19,500 for it.
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