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Suisse, Vallée de Joux
As the reserve price was not reached, this Ford Mustang Mach 1 is now available for direct sale here.
ONLINE AUCTION FROM APRIL 05 TO APRIL 17 AT 19:00
- Chassis number : 1F0 5J1 656 48
- Engine: Code J - 429 4V Cobra Jet Ram Air V8
This Mustang Mach 1 is part of the last version equipped with a super powerful engine, we have here the rarest model equipped with the huge Cobra Jet 429Ci V8 of 375 HP (on paper....). A sporty version of the Mustang, the Mach 1 is today among the most sought-after Muscle-Cars.
The car was built in Dearborn on January 07, 1971 and sold new on January 26. It would have been imported in Switzerland in the early 80's, then owned by 2 or 3 owners, the last one having owned it for 15 years.
The current owner, having bought it as a vehicle to be restored, wishes to part with it after having done all the restoration work.
36,498 two-door Mach 1s were built in 1971, and only 1,371 with the 429 CJ Ram Air engine.
This is an enthusiast's car for an enthusiast, its condition is amazing and its restoration work was done without counting the cost, with passion, during 10 consecutive years by the seller.
Appraised as a veteran vehicle in 2017, this one is ready to go through the appraisal again without worries.
- The car has a complete file proving its restoration, authenticity and history. The Marti report is also present and brings a lot of information about the vehicle.
DETAILS :
- An electronic ignition has been mounted on the vehicle
- The original white blade of the front bumper is also provided with the vehicle, the owner would like to put another one in its place to avoid damaging it.
- Many other parts are sold with the vehicle such as a new radiator, two carburetors, two fuel doors including the original one, but also many other parts.
- New tires are also provided.
CURRENT CONDITION :
Not much to say about the interior and exterior condition of the car, except that it is perfect. The bodywork has a recent paint job with no cracks, there are no pronounced scratches either. The original exterior color code has been respected during the repainting of the vehicle. The interior has been entirely redone in black, the original color being brown.
Concerning the condition of the interior, this one has been entirely redone, it does not present any defect whether it is on the side of the leather seats, door panels or even the dashboard.
Mechanically, the car runs quite regularly, everything works properly.
Concerning the engine, it is not original, it comes from another Mustang that the seller of the car owned the day of its purchase.
Concerning the chassis and the underside of the car, the pictures speak for themselves, no trace of rust, everything is almost new.
History of the model
The name "Mach 1" was first used by Ford in 1959 for a concept of an airborne flying car. In 1966, Ford reused the name for a futuristic sports car concept, the Mustang Mach 1, which was introduced at the 1967 Detroit Auto Show. This car then went into production in 1969, equipped with a 351 engine and reflective side stripes. The 1969 Mustang Mach 1 with a 428 Cobra Jet V-8 engine is considered by many enthusiasts as the first true Mustang muscle car.
In 1970, the Mustang was updated with a new 351 Cleveland V-8 engine and the GT version was discontinued due to the popularity of the Mach 1. In 1971, the Mustang underwent a major refurbishment with a lengthened nose and wider body. The Mach 1 became Ford's flagship model with its optional 429 Cobra Jet engine.
In 1972 and 1973, the Mustang underwent minor changes due to emissions and fuel economy regulations, and the convertible model was dropped. The oil embargo and gasoline shortages also affected the automotive performance world, forcing most Americans to abandon Muscle-Cars. This led to the end of production of the Mustang Mach 1 in 1973.
The Mach 1 also inspired several other Mustang models in the following decades, including 2003 and 2021.
The Mustang Mach 1 has remained an icon of American car culture.
Regarding its reputation across the Atlantic, the Mustang became the most popular American car thanks to the efforts of Henry Chemin, the president of Ford France, who contributed to its notoriety by entering it in events such as the Monte Carlo Rally, driven by Johnny Hallyday, and by having it appear in numerous French films, including Claude Lelouch's "Un homme et une femme" and Jean Giraud's "Le gendarme de Saint-Tropez." The Mustang has appeared in many other French films and has become famous among all Europeans, even those who are not interested in cars.
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